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I want to share a cautionary tale with you. I was speaking with a mom recently who was doing everything she could think of to fix her milk supply. She was pumping day and night, trying out different breast pumps, and had already spent hundreds of dollars chasing the newest models—anything that looked like it…
If you’ve been around here for a while, you already know we talk a lot about breast pumps—and I usually try to keep things positive. But I get so many questions asking which pumps I actually don’t recommend. So today, we’re going there. Before we dive in, let me say this upfront: if a pump…
Let’s talk about something I see all the time—three sneaky pumping mistakes that are quietly lowering your milk supply. If you’re feeling frustrated with your output, constantly second-guessing yourself, or trying every trick you’ve seen on Pinterest or Instagram… this one’s for you. But first, let’s clear something up: There’s nothing wrong with you. Seriously.…
So your milk supply is dropping—and you’re starting to panic a little. You’ve chugged the water.You’ve baked the lactation cookies.You’ve tried Body Armor and maybe even bought a new breast pump.But the ounces just…aren’t there. If this is you, let me start with this: it’s not your fault.You are not broken.You don’t need to try…
To pump or not to pump? That’s the question so many new moms ask—especially in those first chaotic, emotional weeks after birth. And the advice? It’s all over the place. As a breast pump expert and coach for working moms, I’ve spent over 15 years helping women navigate this exact decision. While some moms regret…
Have you ever felt like something must be wrong with you—because everyone else seems to be figuring out breastfeeding and pumping effortlessly? Maybe you’ve seen the freezer stash selfies, the moms who pump at work without missing a beat, or the success stories in online groups… while you’re stuck in a cycle of: If you’re…
If you’ve been following breast pump launches in the U.S. lately, you might have heard that Spectra—known for its beloved S1 and S2 models—is finally bringing its wearable pump to the American market. And while it’s new here, this pump is not new to me. I actually picked one up a couple of years ago…
Recently, I was chatting with a mom named Julie. She had been pumping around the clock, taking all the supplements, doing all the things, and still barely getting enough milk. She was burned out, discouraged, and seriously considering switching to formula (even though that wasn’t what she wanted). What she said to me really hit…
Phoenix recently completed our Pumping for Working Moms program, and her journey from low supply and formula supplementation to exclusive pumping and milk donation is one that will absolutely speak to any mom who’s ever doubted if she’s doing enough. This post is a first-hand look at Phoenix’s experience, the mental and emotional shifts she…
Recently, I’ve had more than a few moms ask me a pretty surprising question: “Can ChatGPT help me with my milk supply?” At first, I was honestly shocked. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized we do use AI quite a bit in our own business. So why not test it…
