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.

power pumping

Mommy Materials Feb 19, 2020

All About Power Pumping

Looking for a way to increase your milk supply? With Power Pumping, you can replace…

FSA accounts for pregnant moms

Mommy Materials Jan 21, 2020

Why Pregnant Moms Should Open Flexible Spending Accounts

New moms know that having a baby can be very expensive. Not only do you…

breast pump

Mommy Materials Nov 12, 2019

7 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Breast Pump

When it comes to choosing a breast pump, we know there are lots of different…

5 TSA Tips for Breast Pumping Moms

Mommy Materials Oct 28, 2019

5 TSA Tips for Breast Pumping Moms

Making your way through airport security is never fun, but if you’re a breastfeeding mom,…

Pumping at work

Mommy Materials Sep 25, 2019

9 Tips for Pumping at Work

First, the good news. If you’re a new mom who wants to continue to breastfeed…

Rules for Storing Breast Milk

Mommy Materials Aug 15, 2019

Rules for Storing Breast Milk

Breastfeeding can be challenging. Not only is it time consuming just to feed your baby…

breast pump through insurance

Mommy Materials Jul 2, 2019

4 Steps for Getting a Breast Pump Through Insurance

For years, an electric breast pump was one of the most wished-for items on every…

post-partum checklist

Mommy Materials Apr 29, 2019

Post-Partum Checklist: 9 Must-Have Items

When you’re pregnant, you get lots of information about what labor will be like, but…