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How to PROTECT Your Milk Supply || Milk Supply MINI SERIES VIDEO 2️⃣

Returning to work as a breastfeeding mom comes with a long list of questions, and one of the biggest ones I hear is: “Will my milk supply drop when I’m away from my baby?” It’s a valid concern—and if you’ve been searching forums, watching YouTube videos, or polling your mom friends, you’ve probably heard a…

How to BUILD Your Milk Supply || Milk Supply MINI SERIES VIDEO 1️⃣

If you’ve ever found yourself five, six, even seven months postpartum with a milk supply that’s barely hanging on, just know—you’re not alone. I get calls from moms in that exact spot all the time, and while I always do my best to help, the truth is: nothing replaces a solid start to your milk…

Elastic Nipples: The Most Common Flange Sizing Mistake??

If you’ve been blaming your low milk output or pumping discomfort on “elastic nipples,” it might be time for a reality check. In fact, I’d bet there’s a strong chance the problem isn’t elasticity at all—it’s an ill-fitting flange. And that one simple detail could be the difference between constantly falling behind and finally meeting…

Can You Rely ONLY on a Wearable Pump to Protect Your Milk Supply?

Wearable pumps were created to make pumping more discreet and convenient, especially for working moms. And in many ways, they do! But the truth is, they’re not always enough on their own to protect your milk supply—especially if you’re relying on them exclusively without a solid plan. Let’s break this down together. (This post was…

You don’t need the PERFECT breast pump… you just need to use it correctly.

Your breast pump is a robot—plain and simple. It doesn’t think, it doesn’t feel, and it definitely doesn’t know how your body works unless you teach it. That’s why two moms can use the exact same pump on the same schedule and get wildly different results. It’s not just about owning a good pump—it’s about…

The day I cried at daycare drop-off… knowing there wasn’t enough breastmilk 😭

Today’s post is going to be a little more casual—just me, talking to you, mom to mom. I want to talk about formula. Not because it’s bad. Not because I want to scare you. But because I know what it feels like to not want to use it and to be afraid to say that…

How to find the PERFECT balance when combo feeding breastmilk and formula!

I remember a conversation I had with a client not too long ago—she was exhausted, her baby still seemed hungry all the time, and she was staring down the reality of going back to work. She looked at me through tired eyes and said, “Formula just sounds like such a relief. If you’ve ever felt…

Instead of Buying a New Pump DO THIS! 5 Things to Try Before Blaming Your Pump

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…

The WORST Breast Pumps of 2025 🫢 12 Pumps I DO NOT recommend

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…

3 things that are secretly lowering your milk supply

3 Pumping Mistakes that are Secretly Lowering Your Milk Supply

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.…

Why Your Milk Supply is Dropping (And What No One’s Telling You!)

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…

How to Decide When to Start Pumping – for Working Moms on Mat Leave

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…

Why your pumping plan isn’t working 🤔 SPOILER ALERT: You don’t need MORE information or a new pump!

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…

Pumping Efficiently: 5 Steps to pump MORE milk in LESS time!

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…

From Low Milk Supply to Milk Donation: Phoenix’s Pumping Success Story

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…