The Milk Express

Breastfeeding and pumping can be emotionally challenging, impacting mental health in unexpected ways. This guide offers practical self-care tips and strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and guilt, while reminding moms that taking care of themselves is just as important as nourishing their baby.

Affordable child care is a must for working families, but finding it can be tough. With rising costs and fewer spots available, parents are feeling the pressure. In this post, we’ll break down why affordable care is so important and share tips for finding options that won’t break the bank.

What do working parents want and deserve from their employers to alleviate the burnout a record number of them report having? From childcare support to flexible work hours, read on to find out some of the ways employers can attract and give the support that working parents deserve and need.

We're exploring the role of lactation rooms in family-friendly workplaces, covering their definition, legal aspects and creative employer ideas!

We're discussing the history of breastfeeding laws and how current laws vary across states, from protecting public breastfeeding to deterring harassment. As these laws continue to evolve, they're becoming more supportive, creating a better, more inclusive environment for nursing mothers and society as a whole.

Combining breastfeeding and pumping can be a great way for nursing mamas to provide adequate breast milk to their babies. Combining both methods allows moms to breastfeed when possible, and use pumped milk for feedings when they're away from their baby. Read on for our tips about combining breastfeeding and pumping!

Breastfeeding can be such a rewarding experience, but also an overwhelming and isolating one at times. If you're looking for ways to support the breastfeeding mom or parent in your life, read on for 13 ways you can be of help.

Maternity leave is important for supporting the health and well-being of new mothers and their families. Overall, the United States lags behind many other developed countries in terms of maternity leave policies, but by how much?Read on to see how the US stacks up against other countries and their maternity leave policies.

The passage of the PUMP Act is a historic and celebratory moment for nursing mothers and their advocates. We'll give you tips on how to talk to your workplace about the PUMP Act, and what you should expect from them.