Author: Lauren Carrane

An experienced journalist, Lauren has had her writing appear in The Boston Globe, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, The Daily Herald, Fast Company Magazine, Make It Better Magazine, Chicago Parent Magazine, Dance Teacher Magazine and more. She also taught journalism to graduate students at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she earned her Master’s degree in 2005.

diapers for a special needs child
Continence Care Sep 20, 2023

How to Get Free Diapers for a Special Needs Child

If you’re the parent of a special needs child, you know that there can be…

Cimilre S6 Breast pump
Mommy Materials Sep 20, 2023

The Best Breast Pumps Covered by Medicaid

If you’re looking to get your first breast pump (or even getting a new one…

quietest breast pump on the market
Mommy Materials Jul 25, 2023

The Quietest Breast Pump on the Market

Breast pumping at work or at school can be a hassle, not to mention embarrassing.…

Mommy Materials May 17, 2023

Best Ways to Warm Breast Milk

When you’re feeding a baby from frozen or cold stashes of breast milk, you might…

Does eating oats help build milk supply?
Mommy Materials Mar 9, 2023

How Can I Increase My Breastmilk Supply?

There are all kinds of myths about how to increase your breastmilk supply. Your mom…

breast pumping
Mommy Materials Jan 16, 2023

How to Tell If Your Breasts Are Empty After Pumping

If you’ve ever pumped breastmilk, you may find yourself asking a question that seems deceptively…

what to pack in your pumping bag
Mommy Materials Dec 8, 2022

What to Pack In Your Pumping Bag

About to head back to work and not sure what you'll need to bring with…

milk supply
Mommy Materials Dec 8, 2022

Am I Pumping Enough Milk?

Often, when moms start pumping breast milk, they can get very discouraged when they only…

Baby Buddha
Mommy Materials Nov 22, 2022

Benefits of Portable Breast Pumps

When it comes to choosing a breast pump, it’s important to find one that meets…

how much breastmilk babies need by age
Mommy Materials Oct 13, 2022

How Much Breastmilk Babies Need By Age

Curious about how much breastmilk your baby should be drinking a day? We explain in…

postpartum incontinence
Continence Care Oct 13, 2022

5 Ways to Manage Postpartum Incontinence

There’s no doubt about it: Having a new baby can be messy. Not only do…

nipple pain while breastfeeding
Mommy Materials Sep 21, 2022

Is My Nipple Pain Normal?

Ouch! That hurt! The first time you breastfeed or use a breast pump, you might…