Giving Of Myself – A Breast Milk Donor’s Story


By Helen Anderson

“On February 19, 2011 The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) asked healthy lactating mothers to consider donating to a milk bank so that fragile babies will be fed this life-giving and sustaining nutrition.

HMBANA announced that the non-profit milk banks in North America have reached critically . . . → Read More: Giving Of Myself – A Breast Milk Donor’s Story

The Most Important Gift For My Son


By Julie Howard

It was Thanksgiving 2009 and I was on hospital bed rest “for the long haul” I had been told. I had Pre-eclampsia and was on my last day of my 28th week as a first time mom, and was determined to make it to 34 weeks which my OB had . . . → Read More: The Most Important Gift For My Son

Ameda Platinum Hospital Grade Breastpump Review


By Mary Morsbach

As an exclusive pumper for 11 month old twins, I can sincerely say that I have tried my fair share of breast pumps. Whether it be a hospital grade, double electric, or manual, each pump has its benefits and shortcomings. Here is a little history about me; My twins were . . . → Read More: Ameda Platinum Hospital Grade Breastpump Review

A Life Saver For Working Moms!


If you are a working mom, then you know how difficult it can be to juggle work with pumping. It can difficult to find the time, the place and to manage all of the “stuff” that you need to bring with you to successfully pump at work. Here are some tips for getting . . . → Read More: A Life Saver For Working Moms!

Ask Judy: Should I Wean Myself From Pumping?


Hi Judy, my daughter just turned one and is still breastfeeding — yay! She’s eating solids three times a day, and taking water and a little breastmilk from a sippy cup.

I’m still pumping at work, but I wondered whether I should “pump wean” — I just started a new job, and . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Should I Wean Myself From Pumping?

How To Pump In Private


I was on twitter late last month (wow – am I behind following up on things!) and I saw a post from @BabyDickey – she said “SO – I need to pump btwn my classes, but my “office” is a cubicle in a room with 3 other people. No door. I don’t know . . . → Read More: How To Pump In Private

Increasing Milk Supply: Add In An Extra Pumping Session


Lots of moms want to increase their milk supply for one reason or another. Perhaps you are getting ready to go back to work – perhaps you had a cold and need to get your supply back up again. What ever the reason, we have lots of great tips in our Pumping And . . . → Read More: Increasing Milk Supply: Add In An Extra Pumping Session