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5 Ways to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Baby Arrives

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

How to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives

If you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, your feet are probably swollen, you pee 30x a day (or maybe 30x an hour), and all you want is for your baby to come out and be in your arms. Those first few newborn snuggles will rock your world, but then some of the realities of being a mama set in. You have to actually try to feed this beautiful baby!

I know it’s not easy, which is why I have some insider tips that I hope help you on your breastfeeding journey. Read More

Pumping at Work…From Someone Who’s Been There

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Pumping at Work…From Someone Who’s Been There

Whether your baby is six-weeks, twelve-weeks, or six-months, heading back to work after child birth and maternity leave is no small feat. Not only are you leaving your baby for the first time, but if you’re a nursing mama then you have a whole new world of pumping at work to learn.

I pumped at work for two full years (one for each of my daughters). What nobody tells you is that learning how to efficiently pump at work is like learning a new skill. Read More

My Breastfeeding Story: 3 Kids in 5 Years

Wednesday, October 31st, 2018

My Breastfeeding Story + Tips – 3 Kids in 5 Years

Hi there! I’m excited to be joining the Insurance Covered Breast Pump community as a fellow breastfeeding mama. I have a 5 year-old girl, 3-year-old girl, and 5-month-old boy. I nursed all three and am still nursing the baby. So as you can imagine, I have a lot to say about the subject.

I can’t wait to share my breastfeeding story and my pumping tips and learn about yours. But first, let’s get to know each other! Read More