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...

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...

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...

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...