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

A Viking Is Born!


Eirik In the NICU

By Kelly Richardson

When I was pregnant with my son, Eirik, the question of whether or not to breastfeed never entered into my mind. The answer was always “I am going to breastfeed my child. Period.” Sometimes, life is busy making other plans as you watch yours go . . . → Read More: A Viking Is Born!

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?

Health Care Bill Protects Breastfeeding Moms At Work


There has been a lot of talk about the recent Health Care Bill passed by Congress…whatever you think of the bill – there is one thing to be thankful for. This bill contains provisions requiring businesses to allow moms to pump their breastmilk at work and this legislation is effective in all 50 . . . → Read More: Health Care Bill Protects Breastfeeding Moms At Work

Ask Judy: Is It Me Or My Pump?


Dear Judy, I am having trouble getting a let down with my pump. Even when I am all alone. Is it me or could it be my pump?

Lots of mothers have difficulty responding to a breastpump vs. nursing their baby. If you have normally been able to pump efficiently in the past, . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Is It Me Or My Pump?

Blogiversary Celebration – Easy Expression Hands-Free Pumping Bras – CLOSED


Today’s Blogiversary Celebration features Easy Expression Products – the original hands-free pumping bra! Easy Expression Products was founded in 1998 by Gretchen Penny. At that time, she was a new mother getting ready to return back to work after her maternity leave and she found pumping tedious and was looking for something to . . . → Read More: Blogiversary Celebration – Easy Expression Hands-Free Pumping Bras – CLOSED

I Love My Purely Yours Ultra Breast Pump!


I’ve used the Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Pump about five times now. I’ve been VERY happy with it–it feels so gentle, but it’s completely effective! It’s also much easier to keep clean and to put together than the Medela pump. I love that I don’t actually have to leave everything in a . . . → Read More: I Love My Purely Yours Ultra Breast Pump!