Hi, I’m Megan. Mom of three, full-time working mom, NYC dweller and breastfeeder. Since 2013, I’ve been pregnant to nursing to pregnant to nursing to (why on earth does this hurt so bad all of a sudden OMG I MUST BE) pregnant again and now nursing my third baby. Pumping in NYC: How A Busy Mom Is Getting Through It We all have our breastfeeding story with each child like [...]
Breast Pumping Pain Just like with breastfeeding, pumping your breasts should most certainly not be painful or uncomfortable. While some discomfort and pain may happen, the occurrence of either an indicator that something needs to be adjusted or addressed. What Should Pumping Feel Like? Using a pump should be a similar sensation to comfortable breastfeeding: some pressure and gentle tugging. At times, it can even be a major relief [...]
Why You Might Need a Pregnancy Support Band By Rebekah Mustaleski, CPM What is a Pregnancy Support Band? Pregnancy is such a fun and exciting time for a family! There are so many new things to learn about, new sensations that you'll feel, and your baby's body is developing new parts and systems every day. But what about the changes happening to the pregnant person's body? Pregnancy can change [...]
Alright Mama, we know you’re busy. Caring for an infant involves chores, laundry, diaper changes, feedings, and much more. Then your time becomes even more limited upon returning to work. However, to keep yourself and baby happy and healthy it's crucial to clean your Motif breast pump after every use! How To Clean Your Motif Breast Pump First of all, it’s important to clean your breast pump after each use to get [...]
The Motif Luna can pump more milk in less time? Yes, it can. It may seem impossible, but the Luna was designed specifically to fit the needs of busy moms on the go. It’s perfect for quick pumping breaks at work, while running errands, in between chores, and more. But how exactly does the Luna produce more breast milk while saving time? It has hospital grade strength with a gentle expression and massage [...]
