Returning to work as a breastfeeding mother can feel daunting. If you feel overwhelmed by the factors to consider and the logistics to work out,…
Whether traveling with your baby, or traveling as a breastfeeding mom needing to pump, air travel can be daunting. But, by planning ahead and knowing…
Ah, yes. Everyone in the household is excited and spreading good cheer for the holiday season. The baby has settled into a happy cadence of…
If you’re a breastfeeding mother who is returning to work in a traditional (and often male-dominated) workplace, you may find yourself dreading the all-important conversation…
The term “babywearing” was coined by William Sears in 1985. That was nearly forty years ago! Although the practice has been going on much longer…
Travel with an infant can feel daunting and be overwhelming. Navigating airports and air travel can have similar challenges, there are some dos and don’ts…
Breast pumps might seem fairly straightforward. You find the one you want, you pump, you feed the baby. Right? Not so fast. I’ve explained before…
Eventually, every mom who is pumping her milk wants to wean from the pump. It’s not rocket science, but it does require a little pondering…
Recently, while being either a paid editor or a casual reader, I’ve bumped into more than one source where authors have used the terms cleaning…
For decades, parents and professionals have told me what they’ve heard or advised about keeping your pump clean. I get a little nutty, because much…