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Pumping at work without the spiral: your rights, your plan, your peace

You deserve time, space and support to feed your baby. Here’s a practical, confident plan to pump at work without anxiety, plus what to do if your employer pushes back.

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Can your pregnancy diet affect how your baby benefits from breastfeeding? Scientists think so.

Craving peanut butter toast? Scientists say your pregnancy snack might be doing more than satisfying cravings

Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

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Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

“At one point, I also questioned myself—am I doing the right thing by asking them? Am I even allowed to feed in public?”

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Dads who do this 1 thing help moms breastfeed longer—and science proves it

When fathers take at least two weeks of leave after their child’s birth, their partners are 31% more likely to still be breastfeeding at eight weeks.

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Moms are fighting back against TSA’s breast milk mistreatment—will this bill finally fix it?

Getting breast milk and pumping supplies through TSA can be an unpredictable ordeal.

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Breastfeeding is a full-time job—and this viral TikTok gets it

That mythical "two to three-hour" break between feeds? It's more like an hour when you factor in feeding time, burping, changing, and getting your baby settled.

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Jenna Kutcher opens up about the bittersweet end of her 3-year breastfeeding journey—and lessons every mom can relate to

Breastfeeding is a journey that’s different for every mother and child. It’s beautiful, messy, exhausting, rewarding, and yes—complicated.

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The top 10 US airports for breastfeeding: Is yours on the list?

Airplane travel with kids is stressful enough—adding the need to breastfeed or…

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Donating breast milk saves lives—and is easier than you might think

There’s a growing shortage in donor breast milk, but here’s how lactating parents can help.

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3 beautiful things I didn’t expect when breastfeeding my toddlers

After Rumer Willis shared a photo of herself breastfeeding her toddler, the internet had… thoughts. People have a lot to say about this perfectly natural choice—but here’s what you might not be prepared for.

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Rumer Willis shamed for breastfeeding her 17-month-old daughter

Most of the commentary (frustratingly!) came from fellow women and moms, proving we still need to do more to normalize breastfeeding.

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Breastfeeding is a team sport

IBCLCs are the expert, clinical coaches parents deserve.

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Many daycares don’t allow breast milk after 1 year of age

There’s a disconnect between medical guidance around extended breastfeeding and many mothers’ lived experience.

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When will we stop censoring pregnant and lactating bodies? 

This Times Square billboard featuring chef Molly Baz was deemed “inappropriate” and promptly removed.

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