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Lactation room 101: What to expect and how to set it up!

Most states in the U.S. have legislation that requires employers to provide a private lactation room where employees can pump and express their milk, making it easier for working moms to balance family and work life.
So what are these lactation rooms like and how do you set one up? We’ll tell you!
Lactation rooms can be [...]

Adventures in Hands-Free Pumping: Spotlight on Monica Hernandez Osmond

Mom’s Name: Monica Hernandez Osmond
Where do you live: Concord, CA

Baby’s name and age: Ronin, 4 months

Mom’s occupation: Customer Service Manager for a Medical Skincare Clinic
5 QUESTIONS WITH A HANDS-FREE PUMPER:
1. Tell us why you chose to pump hands free.
Pumping hands-free gives me the opportunity to remain somewhat active while still providing my [...]

Holiday break: cookies, presents, holiday parties…and breastfeeding!

It’s the holiday break for many working, pumping mothers out there and that means more time at home with your baby! I’m guessing some of you are wondering, “Should I breastfeed the whole time I’m home or keep my baby on a bottle during the day and pump?”  GREAT question!
Well there is no definite right [...]