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.

wearable breast pump
Mommy Materials Jan 25, 2021

Pros and Cons of Wearable Breast Pumps

In the past few years, a new type of breast pump has come on the…

de-stress
Mommy Materials Dec 9, 2020

Stress & Breastfeeding: De-Stress While Pumping to Improve Feeding Habits

These days, it seems almost everyone is stressed out; and it can be life-altering in…

breastfeeding during covid
Mommy Materials Nov 9, 2020

Breastfeeding During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a stressful time for everyone, but especially for new mothers…

freezing breast milk
Mommy Materials Oct 19, 2020

6 Tips for Freezing Breast Milk

Are you about to go back to work and starting to wonder how you’ll provide…

pumping schedule
Mommy Materials Sep 21, 2020

Returning to Work? Creating a Breast Pumping Schedule

So you’ve been breastfeeding your new baby for a few weeks now, and you’ve finally…

4 Essential Breast Pumping Accessories
Mommy Materials Aug 18, 2020

4 Essential Breast Pumping Accessories

Planning to start pumping when you head back to work or school? Breast pumping can…

breastfeeding twins
Mommy Materials Aug 17, 2020

Breastfeeding Twins? 6 Tips for Making It Easier

If you’re pregnant with twins, congratulations! You’re about to embark on a wonderful adventure that’s…

breast pump flange size
Mommy Materials Jul 17, 2020

How to Get the Right Breast Shield/Flange Size For You

Do your breasts hurt while you are pumping? Are you not getting as much milk…

Mommy Materials Jun 12, 2020

Do I Need Two Breast Pumps?

Are you a new mom who is planning to go back to work or school…

When to Replace Your Breast Pump Parts
Mommy Materials May 26, 2020

When to Replace Your Breast Pump Parts

So, you’ve FINALLY hit your stride with breast pumping. You have the schedule just right,…

cleaning breast pump parts
Mommy Materials Apr 16, 2020

Do’s and Don’ts for Cleaning Breast Pump Parts

Often the biggest headache for moms who are breast pumping, isn’t the pumping itself –…

Mommy Materials Mar 3, 2020

11 Tips for Breast Pumping in the Car

Do you drive a lot for work? Are you often stuck running errands during the…