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Behind the Scenes Life of of a Breastfeeding and Working Mom

Being a parent is no joke. But, being a breastfeeding/pumping and a working parent is one of the hardest jobs you’ll ever hold. No matter how you feed your baby, you are doing a great job and I want you to feel recognized. I see you! Keeping yourself nourished and rested while simultaneously keeping a tiny human alive, nurtured, and content is an accomplishment all in itself! Returning to work after having a baby can be an experience of mixed emotions and navigating how you will continue to breastfeed or pump at work can be even more daunting. There’s a few things you need to know such as what laws are in place to protect nursing parents, when should you pump to support your milk supply, and how to store breastmilk at work after you express! Here are a few fun facts about breastfeeding and transitioning back to work: - All fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have laws that specifically allow women to breastfeed in any public place....

Traveling for the Breastfeeding Mama : Flying

Traveling for the Breastfeeding Mama Just speaking the words “travel” or “flying” may send a breastfeeding mother into complete turmoil. Whether you were an traveler before baby, or not, adding the task of breastfeeding into that mix is totally daunting and overwhelming for many. Questions and concerns around this topic are ones we get pretty regularly. And while being a breastfeeding mama changes some things, it is totally do-able and extremely common. It will require a little more planning and preparation, but we’re breaking it all down for you here to make it all a little easier.   Before travel Things will vary a bit depending on whether you’re traveling with your baby, or if you’ll pump while away. Before your trip, it is highly recommended you look into your airline’s policy around breastfeeding and pumping on board. There are no restrictions on either, but each airline will have slightly different variations and may offer accommodations. Printing out or tak...