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.

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Mommy Materials Aug 2, 2022

What Is Paced Bottle Feeding? Everything You Need to Know About Bottle Feeding Your Baby

Many people associate bottle feeding with the image of a mom gently cradling a baby…

best foods to eat when breastfeeding
Mommy Materials Aug 2, 2022

Best Foods to Eat When Breastfeeding

After 9 months of watching what you've been eating, you may think that after you…

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Mommy Materials Jun 23, 2022

5 Hacks for Pumping at Night

If you ask most new parents what the one thing is that they want more…

cost of breast pumping for 1 year
Mommy Materials Jun 17, 2022

Cost of Breast Pumping for 1 Year

Although many people usually point to breastfeeding as much more cost effective than formula feeding,…

donating breast milk
Mommy Materials Jun 10, 2022

Tips for Donating Breast Milk

The current baby formula shortage is affecting millions of babies around the country as parents…

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Mommy Materials May 19, 2022

How Postpartum Compression Garments Help After Giving Birth

Giving birth is no walk in the park. Whether you are in labor for a…

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Mommy Materials Apr 20, 2022

9 Must-Have Baby Registry Items for Breastfeeding

If you’re planning on pumping or breastfeeding after your baby is born and you’ve already…

Mommy Materials Mar 24, 2022

How to Ship Breast Milk

Gradually easing Covid restrictions means lots of people are heading back to the office and…

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Mommy Materials Feb 18, 2022

Our 7 Favorite Breast Pumping Apps

When you’re a new mom, you’ve got a lot of things to keep track of…

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Mommy Materials Jan 25, 2022

Do I Need to Pay for an Upgrade on My Breast Pump?

When the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010, many moms-to-be were thrilled that…

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Mommy Materials Dec 6, 2021

Giving Back to Other New Moms This Holiday Season

Having a new baby is an exciting time, but for some moms, finding a way…

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Mommy Materials Nov 16, 2021

Supply Chain Issues Are Delaying Breast Pump Orders. What You Can Do to Be Prepared.

News headlines about supply chain issues can cause anyone to feel stressed — especially new…