pumping

Pumping at work without the spiral: your rights, your plan, your peace

You deserve time, space and support to feed your baby. Here’s a practical, confident plan to pump at work without anxiety, plus what to do if your employer pushes back.

Moms are fighting back against TSA’s breast milk mistreatment—will this bill finally fix it?

Getting breast milk and pumping supplies through TSA can be an unpredictable ordeal.

The top 10 US airports for breastfeeding: Is yours on the list?

Airplane travel with kids is stressful enough—adding the need to breastfeed or…

5 effective ways to talk to your boss about pumping rights at work

Your guide to confidently return to work from maternity leave—with the right support systems in place.

How to deal with unsolicited breastfeeding advice over the holidays

Who’s ready for all those prying questions? You are.

Looking to boost your milk supply? Try power pumping

Here’s what to know about the pumping technique—and how to make it work for you.

It’s time to talk about post-weaning anxiety

More than 50% of mothers experience anxiety after weaning, a survey from Aeroflow Breastpumps shows.

Is the “fridge method” for pump parts a safe hack?

The pumping fridge hack is touted as a time-saver for mamas, but CDC guidelines raise safety concerns.

I hated exclusively pumping—but it was still so hard to quit

I dream about being done, about getting my body back and wearing a normal bra again.

Pumping at work is work

Breastfeeding rates plummet when parents return to work. From setting a schedule to talking to colleagues, here’s how to make pumping at work easier.

This affordable manual breast pump helped me extend my breastfeeding journey

An ode to the pump I text all my breastfeeding friends about.

We found the best wearable breast pumps so you can pump hands-free (and most are on sale this week!)

Moms and experts weigh in on their faves.

I’ve donated 350,000 oz. of breast milk—here are my best pumping tips

Thanks to hyperlactation syndrome, I’ve been pumping for 8 years—though not by choice.

This Mother’s Day, give her what she really needs: An advocate

This Mother’s Day, all we want is for companies to do better by moms through active support and advocacy in the workplace. 

12 best breastmilk coolers that will keep your breastmilk fresh and cold for hours

Pumping moms know one thing—they want to bring their precious milk home, so they need to keep it cold until they do.

Moms leave encouraging notes for each other in these breastfeeding pods—and it’s everything

What a beautiful sense of community.

AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least 2 years. Here’s how to actually make that happen

Lactation consultants offer their best tips for reaching your extended breastfeeding goals.

Why I prioritize self-compassion as a new mom

"Before becoming a mother, I thought motherhood was unconditional love, sacrifice and unwavering support. While all of that is still true, since becoming a mother, I have learned that motherhood also requires a commitment to self-compassion."

7 tips to prepare you and your baby for breastfeeding success

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Ice for mastitis? New breastfeeding guidelines change everything we thought we knew

An updated clinical protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine offers new recommendations on dealing with everything from oversupply to plugged ducts—including common tactics that they say hurt more than help.