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The fourth trimester — those first three months after giving birth — is a beautiful, chaotic, and often overwhelming season. You're navigating healing, adjusting hormones, feeding schedules, sleepless nights, and the all-consuming task of caring for a brand-new human. And in the midst of it all, there's you — a recovering body with a deep need for nourishment.

Let’s be clear: postpartum nutrition isn’t about getting your body “back.” It’s about supporting your energy, your healing, and your sanity. It’s about showing up for yourself in small, meaningful ways through food — not perfectly, but compassionately.

Breast milk is incredible, but storing it properly can feel like navigating a maze of conflicting advice. From combining milk from multiple pump sessions to knowing if it can be served cold, there’s no shortage of myths that create confusion and stress for new parents. In this guide, we debunk the most common breast milk storage myths with science-backed facts. Whether you’re prepping to return to work or just stashing away a few extra ounces you’ll learn practical evidence-based tips for storing, warming, combining, and using breast milk the right way.

If you have done much internet searching regarding flange sizing, you have very likely stumbled across the term, elastic nipples. If you’ve ever wondered what elastic nipples are, if you have them, how is pumping with elastic nipples different, and what strategies make pumping with elastic nipples easier, then this guide is for you!

The Motif Aura Glow is an amazing wearable pump that delivers convenience plus effectiveness. But, there are some tips that help make pumping with this wonderful wearable even more successful. Thankfully, the Aura Glow comes with a handy Nipple Measurement Tool as well as FIVE flange sizing options right in the box! Follow along to learn more about why flange sizing matters, how to know if you have the wrong size, how to measure your nipples, and how to determine your correct flange size, as well as other tips for getting the most out of your Motif Aura Glow experience. 

The Motif Luna is one of the top-performing breast pumps on the market, but even the best pump can be made better with a few smart tips and tricks. Whether you’re looking to increase your milk supply, make pumping more efficient, or just looking to make the whole process a little easier, these hacks will change the way you pump - for the better!

Planning for beach days, festivals, farmers markets, and vacation vibes this summer? Wondering how you’re going to keep you and your baby cool while breastfeeding in hot weather? The tips in this guide will help make nursing and pumping more comfortable as you soak up that Vitamin D. 

Returning to work after having a baby brings a unique set of challenges, and for breastfeeding mothers, adding pumping to the mix can feel like a daunting task. Between maintaining your milk supply, finding time to pump, and ensuring discretion, pumping on the go requires a smart strategy and the right equipment. Motif Medical understands these demands, offering a range of breast pumps designed to empower working moms. But with so many options, how do you choose the breast pump that fits seamlessly into your busy life?

Whether you need to pump while at work, for an occasional outing, or as the primary means of providing breastmilk for your baby, it’s important to understand your options and determine which pump will best suit your needs.

Great news! Motif Medical's newest wearable pump, the Aura Glow, is fully covered by many insurance plans. Yes, you read that correctly—you can get the effective, high-quality Motif Aura Glow for free through insurance! And the hybrid-style Motif Roam is also typically covered at 100%! These two convenient, hands-free breast pumps are perfect for moms on the go.

In the past, wearable and portable breast pumps weren’t usually covered by insurance, or if they were, they came with a big extra cost. But now, Motif is changing that with the Aura Glow and Roam. After listening to customer feedback on features, flange sizes, and portability, the Motif team designed these two pumps to meet all your needs while still being covered by insurance. So, how can you get the Aura Glow or Roam through your insurance? Here’s how!

So...you’re in the home stretch. You’ve washed the baby clothes, packed the hospital bag (or most of it), and officially hit the point where everyone’s texting “Is baby here yet?!” every five minutes. You’re more than ready to meet your baby—but your baby seems to be very cozy in there. So now what?

First things first: you’re not alone. This “hurry up and wait” phase is one of the most mentally challenging parts of pregnancy. The good news? There are actually a good amount of things you can do while you wait that might make you feel more prepared, more relaxed, and maybe even a little bit entertained.

Here’s a list of 6 practical, productive, and fun things to try while waiting for labor to start.

Have you been looking for a way to provide more support to your changing body both during and after pregnancy? If so, you’re in the right spot because Motif Medical has developed two NEW maternity compression garments that bridge the transition from pregnant to postpartum and provide support regardless of where you are on the journey. By utilizing either of these Motif maternity compression devices, you will be supporting the normal body changes that occur both before and after childbirth.