A Milk Donation Conversation
Milk donation looks different to every mom. Regardless of whether you are the recipient or the donor, every experience is unique. Perhaps you’re giving a dozen ounces to a mom-friend who is sick and needs a good night’s sleep, emptying a shelf on your deep freezer, or setting up...
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The Basics of Breastmilk Storage and Transportation
So you’ve gotten a good start pumping, you’ve either gone back to work or you’re making enough milk to need to store it for a while. First, decide how much milk to store in the refrigerator before you begin freezing. You should review the guidelines and decide how much...
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Surviving Pumping at Work
I’m what you call an “Exclusive pumping mom.” I tried the breastfeeding route, but my lazy eater, a couple of nasty cases of thrush, while knowing I was going back to work quickly made for a short breastfeeding journey for us. I’ve spent a lot of time attached to my...
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When your Nursing Days are Over
I think we all feel it as moms. We wonder when our last day will be with a little nursling. I know I’ve thought about it often with each of my kids. It’s something you work on, cherish, and then one day it ends. With my third baby, I’ve sat and...