Giving birth is no walk in the park. Whether you are in labor for a few hours or a few days or whether you have the baby vaginally or have a C-section, all types of birth are a kind of trauma on the body, and it takes time for your body to recover from that […]
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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 started putting your baby registry together, you know that figuring out what types of breastfeeding and breast pumping supplies you really need as a new mom can be very overwhelming. There are so many products to choose from that all […]
How to Ship Breast Milk
Gradually easing Covid restrictions means lots of people are heading back to the office and traveling for the first time in a long time. For new breast-feeding mothers, this can mean business and leisure trips that take them away from their newborns for extended periods. Fortunately, there are a host of options available for breast-pumping […]
Our 7 Favorite Breast Pumping Apps
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 insurance companies were now required by law to cover the cost of getting a breast pump. And while the law has certainly helped make breast pumps more affordable, the law didn’t say that insurance companies had to cover all types […]
Giving Back to Other New Moms This Holiday Season
Having a new baby is an exciting time, but for some moms, finding a way to pay for everything they need for the baby can be overwhelming and stressful. That’s where EveryMom Chicago comes in. Founded by Jamie Taratoot in early 2021, EveryMom Chicago is a non-profit that’s dedicated to helping pregnant moms in underserved […]