Busy Mom Pumping Podcast

Check out this episode to learn how to stay creative and active in what you love while pumping for your child. Madelyn is an artist in Texas who pumped and nursed while working in her studio. The pums she used to do that are mentioned below:   mamma cozy pump Wearable Breastpump from amazon

This is Part 2 of my discussion with Liat who pumped while traveling to developing countries and conflict zones. In this part, we focus a bit more on the challenges women face when re-integrating into the workforce after having a baby. We talk about how HR departments and leaders of organizations as well as our male coworkers and peers can become advocates for helping mothers reacclimate. Remember, these women are your wives, sisters, daughters, mothers, friends, or other people you care about. I firmly believe that organizations are successful when men and women are equally represented and in all levels of the organization as they provide different strengths and opinions. We cannot just leave women behind by default, because they are by nature the child bearers and natural care takers. They bear the brunt of ensuring a future for our communities and it should not come at the cost of their own passions, dreams, careers or in some cases, the basic need to make a living and provide for their families. Listen to this episode to become an advocate or simply find out how you as a mother can approach your leaders and HR departments.    Busymompumping.com Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.  

As if pumping and traveling was not already challenging enough, it becomes even more challenging when access to reliable electricity or clean water adds another obstacle. In this episode we talk to Liat who traveled to Developing Countries and Conflict Zones while having to pump for her son. This takes the Busy Mom Pumping to a whole other level as she speaks about her challenges of keeping the milk cold on a 10-hour flight, the difficult decision to pump and dump and ultimately how she donated milk to local hospitals. This is the first part of our interview as we focus our second part on the reintegration into the work force after having a baby. Busymompumping.com Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.  

Another profession where pumping is a challenge is the one where you are not on your own schedule, like a videographer/photographer who needs to work the hours of her event. Today I am talking to Merve whom I met in LA as a videographer, and we worked on a few events together. She now has her own production company and she pumps on set, behind the camera. How she does this we discuss in this episode. Her pumps – Elvie Pump Nursing Tank Top Example of Waterfall Cardigan Ollie Gray Pump Bra She also suggested Baklava for inducing milk. Maybe it works for you! Busymompumping.com Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Being a mom is hard. I think we have all established that. But what if your partner is gone for months at a time? This is what military families are faced with and today I am talking to my friend Anna about what motherhood looks like as a military family. We talk all about the support system that exists and where it lacks. How hard it is to keep a career and how to manage moving around, constantly. Add the formula shortage disaster and you have one episode filled with lots of hard hitting thruths and honest mom struggles.   *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Have you experienced any of these at any point post-partum: intensive worrying, being overwhelmed, constant thoughts of things happening to your baby, depression, ideation of suicidal thought? All these things can be post-partum depression and today I am here talking to Amy who works with moms on their post-partum feelings. She helps moms get back into their busy lives while handling the stress of motherhood. “You don't just get to lead your professional life you get to lead your family. You are the CEO of your family. How do we get to maximize our day without burnout?” How Can you find Amy at: www.amyleighlooper.com  Instagram: @amyleighlooper Myths of Motherhood Post-Partum Support International - https://www.postpartum.net/ *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Books discussed in this episode: Title Such a fun Age Author Kiley Reid Title The Midnight Library Author Matt Haig Title The Vanishing Half Author Brit Bennett Title Oona out of Order Author Margarita Montimore Title Where did you go Bernadette Author Maria Semple Awards Title Second Firt Impression Author Sally Thorne Title The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Author V.E. Schwab Title The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Author Taylor Jenkins Reid Title People we meet on Vacation Author Emily Henry   Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

First, I want to acknowledge that the “bounce back” culture is real. Moms are often expected to get back into pre-pregnancy weight before our kids are even 3 months old. I found it very difficult to work out my first year between the new baby, work and all the pumping – also – the decrease in milk supply. This episode is not about “bouncing back” but about a mom who does what she loves without letting breastfeeding get in the way of that. If you are ready to get back into working out and want to get some inspiration, you should listen to this episode. Monica talks about how she ran the Austin and New York Marathon while pregnant and pumping. She goes through her flexible training schedule as well as how she mastered the challenge of a drop in her milk supply. In this episode we also touch on tongue ties and VBAC – a vaginal birth after cesarean and how she was able to have her second child vaginally when she did have a cesarean with her first… it is possible! I know Monica did not have a bra recommendation, but I would like to take this opportunity to once again suggest the Ollie Gray bra here! *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Are you ready for your return to work? How was that first day? How do you prepare for it? How do you start your day? Did you have anyone helping you? What do I need to do to be ready to pump at work? All of this and more is what I talk about in this episode with my friend Andy. The return to work is not easy. Think about it; for most of us, we just had our body go through an extreme event aka birth. We are sleep deprived. We are out of practice and lack conditioning in the ability to be mentally on for an 8-hour day – let alone, look presentable and awake during that time. So I asked my friend Andy if she would do a simple episode with me while we are in the thick of it. We recorded this on a Wednesday evening, week 3 back at work, and you can tell how tired we are. If I am being 100% honest, I did have to edit out a lot of “uhms” and breaks as our brains were literally on “loading” mode – even with supportive husbands and the lucky ability to hire a nanny. I don't know how some other families do it without all that support. I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope it helps you feel less alone during your first day back at work  when you feel like you just became more stupid and worry if you can handle being a busy mom – you can! It does get better! The Pumps: Get help getting your pump through insurance with Aeroflow Breastpumps Spectra S2 – My favorite. It gets the most out. To make it portable, get a battery pack. Willow Pump – amazing for on the go pump and traveling. But it does not get as much out. Would not use as main pump Pump In Style® with MaxFlow™ Breast Pump – I have no preference between this one and the Pump in Style. It is good but not better than the spectra. This is also the pump Andy has now and she said she liked it better. Pump in Style Insurance Breast Pump – Square format made it fit well into pump bag or luggage when traveling. No preference between this one and the Pump in Style with MaxFlow – This is the one Andy said hurt her more when she first pumped for her daughter Laura. Duo Double Electric Breast Pump – this one is a cheap portable option. I got this solely for that reason so I could review a cheaper portable pump. It Is not as powerful as the spectra but comparable to the Pump in Style. So this is a great option for the on the go pumps. LaVie Lactation Massager Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Are you new here and wondering what this podcast is about? Want to know what inspired me to make this podcast? Then this is a great quick listen and introduction. Show Notes and Transcript: Welcome to the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast. My name is Lene and Let me start off by saying that if you are squeamish about anything including boobs, this podcast is not for you, because we will be talking a lot about them. Before I start, let me ask you some questions: Are you a mom or about to be a mom, that has the wish to continue breastfeeding after the maternity leave is over but you don't just quite know how because your google search only gave you a blanket approaches, that would be hard to tailor to your day to day? Have you communicated to your boss yet that you will need to pump when you return to work? Oh he is male, this might be a bit awkward? Is the only available room a storage closet and your pumping breaks will be frequented by the school genitor who will fall over in shame when he finds you attached to that farming equipment, I mean pumps. Oh you are saying that you already pumped with your first baby, and the spilled milk at TSA, the embarrassing encounters with the janitor who was not the janitor but a colleague sleeping in the pump room  has left you to just forget about it. Are you just hear to have a good laugh, to hear from your peers and get some inspiration.  If you are saying a, b, c or all of the above then this is Podcast is for you!   As I have said, my name is Lene – and I was a Busy Mom Pumping with my daughter Lotti, Who, at the beginning of my journey, was more like a soulless gremlin from another galaxy. I did this craziness for a year and, yay me, I am about to get to do it all over again. For me, my pumping journey was one that was very lonely (cause really, …… who wants to have an audience) It was a journey filled with a bunch of questions….., challenges and amazingly,…. a community of friends helping me along the way.   Now, Let me quickly back up here; I grew up in the southern parts of Germany in a very rural area and our school fields trips included visits to local farms There we learned all about how chickens laid eggs and milk was … lets say.. “harvested”. (no there was no sweet famers wife gently massaging milk out of a cows udder) … You know where I am going with this… Let's just say….. the first time I attached those pumps…… I was immediately catapulted back to those field trips – sharing a deep compassion and companionship with these peacefully mooing, ….. grass chewing mama cows. And still no gentle massaging hands in sight.   But Companionship. That is what I was really missing. And it was quite depressing that the only… beings I felt connected to in that moment were a bunch of mammals chewing away on their grass stems in some stall back in Germany. So when someone suggested I join a Moms group for a hefty $350 for 6 weeks I was more than happy to hand over my wallet and join these wonderful strangers. You know…. discuss things like broken vaginas, hurting c-sections, cracked nipples, or anything that would have been depicted in the Frida Mom's Super bowl commercial that was rejected from the big line up. And you know what, the talking helped! But when it came to the return to work and how to fit pumping into our busy lives, we were still a bit helpless. The internet did not give us much either because a lot of the suggestions were blanket approaches and did not address the vast variety of schedules/challenges that different professions bring with them. This lack of information is what led me to start this podcast. I wanted to find different Moms in different versions of Busy sharing their stories, challenges and words of wisdom. And I hope that they become an inspiration to you. That their stories give you some comfort either while you are planning your return to your busy life or actively in it, pumping in some tucked away location. Also, this is a judgement free zone: This podcast is not here to say that breastfeeding is the best and only way to feed your child. That literally is everyone's own prerogative. As a mom, your only job is to feed your baby, if that is breastmilk, formula or you skip straight to that hot coco with marshmallows, that is your choice. Through my talks with different moms, I have learned that the choice to breastfeed is not that simple, there are so many different factors that play into this journey and often the biggest challenge is the return to work. I therefore want to acknowledge that we will not have all the answers, but I hope that we at least have some. Lastly, my disclaimer: As the title says, this podcast is produced by Busy Moms, and editing a podcast takes a lot of time (geez who would have thought) So while we try our best that the content is valuable, I cannot promise that the quality is on a 5 Star Winning level (I am not looking to win the Oscar of Podcast) With that I also want to point out that my own personal schedule would not allow for me to post a new episode each week. I therefore decided to treat this like a Netflix Show where I will record 5 – 7 interviews at a time and post them all at once. This allows for more flexibility in my and my guests' schedule. Hey, a tip for you too. Did you know you can listen to your pod cast spead up? I know you are also busy and if you want to cut down on the length o the episode, feel free to spead us up

Did you feel anxiety, irritation, sadness, or depression when you pumped/breastfed? Is this maybe even the reason you stopped? If so, you might have had D-MER – something I have firsthand experience with. Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is a condition affecting lactating women that is characterized by an abrupt dysphoria, or negative emotions, that occur just before milk release. In this episode I talk to Alia who is the lactation consultant that first identified D-MER in 2007. She, herself, was a sufferer of D-MER while breastfeeding her third child and first described it as “a post-partum depression that comes and goes”. When she could not find anything on the topic, she started her own research and is now an international speaker and published writer on the topic. I am willing to bet that most of you have not heard about D-MER, yet I am sure quite a few of us suffer from it. That is why it was very important to me to make an episode and I am very thankful to Alia for agreeing to talk to me. It was the first time I EVER talked to anyone about this and after we recorded the episode I was able to cope much better with my own D-MER symptoms.    d-mer.org Facebook support group Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *This Podcast was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host and guests are only sharing their stories and listeners should always refer to the CDC guidelines and their personal care doctor professional.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The host and the guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions. *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.    

The biggest help in both of my post-partum journeys were my doulas. When I tell any new mom this, often I get the response: “What is a doula?”. I found out about doulas because my friend in LA had one for the nights, allowing her to catch up on sleep after she came home from the hospital. But doulas are so much more than that and that is why I sat down with my own doula and created this episode. We recorded this episode 2 months after my son was born and we are literally passing him back and forth during this interview so you might hear him in the background. In this episode we talk about Kendra's own pumping story for her two kids but also about the Doula profession itself. What is a doula? What is the difference between a Post-Partum Doula and a Birth Doula? What do they do and how can they help you in your birthing and post-partum journey? How do you find a doula? What should you look for in a doula? How can a doula help you with breastfeeding? All of these are questions we discuss in this episode. Some of the products discussed in this episode: Haakaa manual breast pump One Step Sterilizer and Dryer Baby Brezza Medela Microwave sanitizer bag AppleCheeks cloth diapers Silver nursing cups – nipple shields Sarah Wells Pumping Bag How to find a doula or get in contact with Kendra: https://www.facebook.com/happywavesdoula/ https://happywavesdoula.com/ happywavesdoula@gmail.com or call 407-900-8941 https://doulamatch.net/   Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

This episode is a quick look back at all the episodes that have aired so far as I reflect on what I have personally learned from my guests. It is a nice review, especially if you are just now joining us. You can listen to this episode and pick and choose which ones you feel might be worth listening to. Personally, these conversations have taught me a lot as I am embarking on my second round of breastfeeding but even beyond just breastfeeding, my guests have offered their advice on motherhood, parenting and career planning. I want to thank all my amazing friends and guests for taking the time to talk to us and for being so open and honest when providing answers to my questions.   Toddler Stepping Stool MoveMamaApparel Changing Pad with Scale   Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Sam is a Client Success Manager for a Data Company and she breastfed both of her son. Sam had to travel while pumping so she talks about how she pumped on the road, in the car and in a bathroom at a conference. She also mentioned that her second son had a tongue tie and how that affected her breastfeeding journey initially. If you have not heard about a tongue tie yet, this might be worth listening to

This interview took a direction I did not expect when I prepared my questions as my guest Lindsay answered the question of “who did you do it for?” with “ME!” This perspective is one that we had not really looked at yet and so I loved our conversation about doing this for yourself and treating it as a challenge. That comes with the need for an “Accountability Coach” and Mom Tribe. What a nice follow up to the discussion we had with Brandi. What we learned in this episode is that if you plan to breastfeed or pump that is up to you but if you do it, have help and someone cheering you on from the sidelines. If you do not, that is more than ok. There are so many other mommy skills to be good at and that we know you will rock! We also talked about some feelings and how it is ok to not be ok and to ask for help when you need it! Products Mentioned: Milk Stork Freemie Cups Changing Pad with Scale   Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Brandi is one of the moms that I met in my Mom's group at the Pump Station in Santa Monica, California. I refer to this group in my first Episode “The Cow” and how helpful finding my mom tribe was for me. Brandi and the other moms gave me so much advise and emotional support and we touch on the importance of finding your (honest) mom friends early on. Brandi also shares some funny insight on how she breastfed her son for 10 months while traveling to conferences and conventions and my favorite story involves a silk blouse and forgotten back up bra. Brandi was also the one who taught me about Milk Stork – a milk shipping service for when you are traveling and wanting to ship milk home from your hotel. I hope you get a good laugh and enjoy our conversation. Most importantly, I hope it inspires you to find your own Mom tribe. Also, if you have not watched “The Letdown” please do so – this was my ultimate inspiration to joining a moms group and it almost exactly reflected what I found in these women. Weird humor and everything! Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Today's episode is one where I get to merge my passion, audio books, with this podcast by suggesting trigger free books to you as new moms or at least warn you of some of the triggers that might exist in the book so you can decide for yourself if you want to read it. Post-Partum Anxiety and Depression is a real thing, and I hope that these books allow you to escape a bit into a story without having to fear the story turns dark and worrisome. Books I review in this episode are the following:  9 perfect strangers by Liane Moriarty (only as an example of a book that DID trigger me) Where the Crawdats Sing by Delia Owens The Hypnothists love story by Liane Moriarty What Alice forgot by Liane Moriarty (only as a suggestion if infertility and miscarriage does not trigger you) The Whiper Network by Chandler Baker The last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine The Guest List by Lucy Foley The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware A fine Imitation by Amber Brock A gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles   Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Angela is a lawyer who breastfed both of her children and while she exclusively pumped for her first son, she almost exclusively breastfed her second. This meant scheduling pump sessions around meetings and depositions so she could go pump or meet her nanny to breastfeed her son. In this episode we talk about jaundice, fixing clogged ducks in hot tubs, tracking your production with helpful apps. We even discuss how to still pursue your career while wanting to be an involved hands-on mom. I bring up my favorite book and author “Lean In” from Sheryl Sandberg and the advice she gave me once on how to level out the playing field. Favorite Products and Resources: finger feeding and boob feeding tubes Clarisonic face brush to help with clogs, but I think anything with that sonic vibration will do (e.g., electric toothbrush). While we are at it, let's just add that Hot tub in here App: https://www.babyconnect.com/ (Angela also used this to track nursing times for her second son)   Turning nursing camisole to hold flanges hack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqdT_931Tc “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Lauren is an actress, writer and producer who has written and sold multiple original screenplays throughout her short but impressive professional career. Most recently, she created, wrote, produced, and starred in A California Christmas, one of a small handful of feature films to start and complete production during the pandemic. You can find this movie as well as her movie Roped on Netflix. What is of importance to us today is that Lauren is a breastfeeding mom, and she talks to us about the challenges women in the movie industry are faced with when wanting to breastfeed when returning on set. Lauren was lucky in her journey as she produced the movie she starred in and it allowed her to add “mommy time”, aka pumping time, into the schedule. Throughout the interview she makes it a point to remind us that this is not common and that the industry is not set up to allow most females in different roles on set to do the same. This interview showed me even more how there are still many industries that are not set up to support breastfeeding mothers and I am so thankful to Lauren for being on our show, sharing her experience and spreading the awareness.   Follow Lauren on Instagram: @Laurenswickard Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

I recently posted about hair loss on the Busy Mom Pumping Instagram account and my friend who is the host of the “Girls with Guts” podcast suggested I talk to Dr. Abby as she is an expert on this topic, and she is a breastfeeding mom herself. Win Win! Dr. Abby is a dermatologist in Massachusetts as well as an assistant professor at the Harvard Medical School and she will be talking to us about Telogen Effluvium – temporary hair loss that happens after some sort of stress… like birthing another human being. Even if you are not breastfeeding this is a great topic of discussion and just skip straight to minute 15 in this episode. Dr. Abby talks about what causes hair loss and how we can prepare for it. As a dermatologist, she also gives us some advice on skin care and points out that self-care is an important part of it.   BUT I would suggest listening to the episode in its entirety as she talks about how she fit breastfeeding her two children into her work schedule and how she chose her career path to ensure she could still have an active private life.   Follow Dr. Abby on: Instagram: @abby.waldmanmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNI5Bp59r_SFle-ObBG3H4Q/videos Hair Loss - Telogen Effluvium: Vitamin D and Iron Supplements Keep taking your prenatal vitamins especially if they are not in the gummy form Self-care – destress (if at all possible) Avoid Rogaine   Skincare Advise Melasma: Azelaic acid + SunScreen (SPF30) + Vitamin C and E Serum + Retinoid Hyperpigmentation: hydroquinone Circles under your eye: a good night crème. Dr. Abby often just uses Vaseline or aquaphor (I already have this for diaper rashes)   Follow us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Jackie is the Executive Assistant to the President of a big and busy Automotive Company. As you can imagine she is in a male dominant territory and pursuing a very public pumping journey comes with a lot of guts. Let's be honest, this journey needs some guts, so if you need some inspiration, I highly suggest this episode. Jackie talks about how she pumped at her desk, in her glass office that she shared with her boss and another male colleague. Jackie also gives advise on pumps and how to get them through insurance – especially the expensive hands free pumps like the Elvie. Jackie was able to donate pumped milk and we talk a little bit about how to donate or receive breastmilk. Jackie shared a very raw and honest response to my favorite question “What are you not doing?” and I believe every parent who had to take care for their children while working from home during this pandemic can relate. Bottom line, you will not regret listening to this episode. Pump: Elvie Wireless Pump Human Milk for Human Babies Global Network Follow Us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Does your milk smell funny? Soapy or maybe even vomit like? You might have Lipase. In this episode Dani, who is a teacher abroad, talks about her experience with lipase and how she fixed it. She also talks about raising children in different cultures and traveling with them. Listen to how she used a hand pump at the school bathroom in Shanghai for a year to pump milk for her son. Or how she was able to go to her second son's daycare room at her school to breastfeed him. Find out how she managed the lipase problem and get some expert tips and tricks on how to raise your children in different languages EVEN if neither parent speaks that language. Follow Dani on Instagram: @mifamilyabroad To read more about Dani's experience with lipase check out her blog post: https://www.mifamilyabroad.com/en/the-mysterious-case-of-the-vomit-tasting-milk/ To read more about how to raise children bilingually check out her blog post on that: https://www.mifamilyabroad.com/en/multilingual-kids-why-and-how-to-raise-them/ Follow Us on Instagram: @busymompumping Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Patricia is my friend from High School who just had her third baby and therefore started her 3rd breastfeeding journey. Every journey, from her first to her last, looked different and I liked her story as it showed how different each baby is and how many different factors play into the journey of breastfeeding. We also went off on a bit of a tangent as Patricia is Venezuelan, who grew up in Miami and spent her recent years in Denmark and Norway. We talked a bit about the cultural differences and what it is like to raise children in Scandinavia – lots of independent learning apparently. We talked about how to raise children bilingually and the benefits exposure to different cultures can bring to child's mental growth. Patricia also suggested the book: The Power of Positive Parenting and I might just have to check this out myself. Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss  

Viviana is a mom of 3 whose pumping journey was different each and every time. She talks about how she adapted to the changes and what pumping with 2 toddlers around is like. As 3 is a circus we talk about how she manages keeping the house together while working and staying sane. If you need a good laugh and some lighthearted uplifting humor surrounding pumping, this is the episode to listen to.    Viviana's favorite resource was "Moms on Call" and I personally would suggest these books as an easily digestible resource for any new/repeat mom. Moms on Call Basic Baby Care Moms on Call: Next Steps Baby Care - 6-15 Months Moms On Call Toddler Book (Moms On Call Parenting Books) This last one is especially great for when you Toddler breaks and you need to fix them. I mean, when they turn from a sweet baby into an opinionated individual who does not quite know how to express their needs and wants and instead just burst out into an episode that might remind one of a 1980's horror movie. Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss  

Amanda from ExclusivePumping.com is a well-known resource in the pumping world and I had the pleasure of hosting her as a guest on my show. In this episode we go back to the basics. She gives us advise on how to approach the pumping at work question with our bosses and how to prepare ourselves for this discussion by researching our rights. We talk about the worst-case scenario outcome and how to get around it. I asked her about the basic pumping must-haves, sterilization rules and milk storage. Amanda is not only the creator of exclusivepumping.com but she also wrote two books Exclusive Pumping and Milk Supply and Weaning from the Pump. She started the Exclusive Pumping Facebook group that has over 29K followers and created the Exclusive Pumping newsletter.  In short, she is an amazing resource for any mom that is considering pumping and it is a must-read for any mom who wants to embark on this journey. Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

This is a must listen for anyone with twins, NICU experience or any labor and delivery nurses. In this episode, Kristina talks about her breastfeeding/pumping journey with two sets of twins and how they differed. She talks about the struggles and raw feelings that come with twins and preemies and I definitely teared up during our conversation. She inspired me in her fight to make breastfeeding work while in the hospital and she shares how it was incredible nurses who helped her find the strength to carry on. I personally took away a lot of inspiration and strength from our conversation and I hope you all join me in following her on Instagram: @sinzz.twinzztwice Here are also some links to some of the lingo she referenced to help you get the full picture: Gavage feeding Football Hold - Breastfeeding Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

The Pump on the Road! This was my favorite time saver. I know a lot of women who have used their commute to work to fit in a pump. If you have a commute that is at least 15 minutes long it might be worth trying out. In this episode I go through how I did it as a “best practice”. I also touch quickly on the second letdown and how I managed my work expectations while pumping in the office. Pump used: Willow or Elvie, or add a battery pack to your plug in pump. For your Plug in Pump get an inverter that would plug into the  automotive power socket. I also talk about my favorite Pumping bra: Ollie Gray Bra. As it can be used for both nursing and pumping.   Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Emily is a hairstylist in West Hollywood who pumped for her daughter Harlow for about a year. Her profession requires her to be on her feet, in front of clients while providing them with the 5-star service they expect. In the hairstyling world, time is money and time away from her clients means she is missing out on opportunities. When she had to figure this out, she had no role models and no examples of how it can be done. So Emily exclusively breastfeed her daughter for 3 months and then switched to pumping when she returned to work. She started blocking out time on her books every 3 hours so she could head to the backroom to pump. Favorite Product: Simple Wishes Hands Free Pumping Bra Pump: Spectra S2 Breast Pump Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Melissa is a Corporate Architect who breastfed her first son for 10 months. Melissa had to start traveling when her son was 3 months old, and she talks about taking a girl's trip before returning to work to test out the pumping and traveling under a less stressful environment. I loved this advice and that Melissa shared that pumping and dumping was her preferred option. She also talks about how this second time around is a bit different as her second son was born during Covid and the times of “work from home”. Since design is in her DNA, I also asked her about some of her favorite products and tips to keep us looking fresh and fashionable. Pump: In our interview we discovered that Melissa's pump, the Spectra 1, was rechargeable while mine, the Spectra 2, needed a battery pack to be able to do that. (I learned something new too) Favorite Products: Diaper Bag: Fawn Design diaper bag Kids/baby clothes: HM Zara Jamie Kay Mom's clothes – Urban Outfitters Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss

Jill is a primary care doctor and navigated pumping through patient visits and the covid pandemic. Jill started pumping her first week post-partum as she needed to increase her supply and even though she knew “fed is best” and formula was a completely fine option, she wanted to proof to herself that she could do it. Jill talks about how she fit in her pumping sessions by clearing her schedule from seeing patience during those pumping hours and how Covid turned all that upside down. She speaks about the pressures of breastfeeding and how stressful it was for her to constantly be tethered to a wall as the cordless pumps did not accommodate her flange size. As a marathon runner, I asked Jill how she fit her two runs a week around her pumping schedule and how she avoided the drop in supply. She also left us with hope, which was that even though she had low supply in the beginning, she had increased her supply so much that she had a 6-month freezer stash. Her Schedule: Jill nursed her daughter once a day before bath time - and whenever she had clogged duct. The other times she tried to stick to the 3-hour pumping schedule, and she would block off those times on her calendar at work so that her office assistant would not schedule patients during those hours. When Covid hit, Jill took patient calls over zoom which allowed her to pump unnoticed while seeing patients. Her Pump: Medela Symphony, (This is the one she rented) for a short time the Willow, in the beginning Medela Pump In Style, when had to be more portable Spectra S1 Favorite Resources: Exclusively Pumping Mums https://www.facebook.com/groups/276376349416641 Exclusively Pumping Mamas https://www.facebook.com/groups/1574856819503023 Dr. Milk (only for physicians) And on Instragram: Exclusive_Pumping Favorite Product: Sara Wells Pump Bags: Option 1 Option 2 Backpack Option Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

In today's episode I will talk about how to travel abroad while pumping. As most of my family lives in Germany and my job required me to take international trips, it was always a given that we would be traveling abroad during my time as a pumping mom. I am describing my trip where I traveled alone, on a red eye from Atlanta to Frankfurt, with a layover in Amsterdam with my 10-month old daughter. I am going to use this example to describe how best to travel abroad while pumping as it will set you up for the marathon when you hopefully only have to run the half, meaning, hopefully you either aren't traveling with the baby or at least have someone traveling with you. Or, most likely, it is just you and your pump. TSA Breast Milk Laws: LINK What Pump should I use? Spectra - S2 Plus Electric Breast Milk Pump for Baby Feeding Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump with Backpack, Manual Breast Pump Battery Operated Pumps Spectra Hospital Grade Breast Pump W Rechargeable Battery Willow Pump Freemie Breast Pump Elvie Pump Medela Freestyle Flex Breast Pump,  Medela, Swing, Single Electric Breast Pump, Compact and Lightweight Motor Converters 150W Car Power Inverter 12V DC to 110V AC Watts Step Down Voltage Converter for International Travel Mamava Pumping Pods Mamava pumping pods Now how to Transport that Milk? And my Parts? Cooler = Yeti or Rtic RTIC Soft Cooler 40, Slate Blue, Insulated Bag, Leak Proof Zipper, Keeps Ice Cold for Days YETI Hopper Flip 12 Portable Cooler, Charcoal Medela Milk Storage Bottles Zip Lock Bags Bring frozen gel packs Cooler Schock  Gel Packs Thermos water bottle for Milk Option 1 Option 2 What to wear? Nursing Tank Top Example of Waterfall Cardigan Magnetic Me Footie Pajamas 100% Organic Cotton Baby Sleepwear How to pack? Petuniapickepbottom diaperback - accessories Pumping Bag Exanple Hanging toiletry bag example Runners belt Example  medela travel cooler Climbing hooks examples Sanitization Medela Whipes Steamer bags for sterilization hand sanitizer Transporting the baby Uppa Baby Insurance Program UPPAbaby Travel Bag for Vista, V2, Cruz, & Cruz V2 UPPAbaby VISTA Travel Bag with TravelSafe UPPAbaby MESA Travel Bag Stroller Umbrella Stroller Option 1 Umbrella Stroller Option 2 Umbrella Stroller Option 3 – The McLaren Baby carrier sling carrier Option 1 Other Baby Brew Bottle Warmer – Battery operated Shipping Milk Home FedEx Milk Stork Busymompumping.com Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Today my friend and former co-worker Dana talks about how she pumped for her daughter Ella for 7 ½ months while traveling for work. She is giving tips on how to best get breastmilk through TSA and how she used her favorite pump, the Medela Freestyle, to pump in her seat on an airplane or in the back of her car. Dana started pumping immediately in the hospital to get her supply up. She also had to supplement with formula from the get-go. She described herself as not a “high producer” which made me giggle but I always loved her attitude; she was not going to let that drive herself crazy and just do the best she could. Which is all we can do, right mamas? Schedule Dana created a low stress/flexible schedule for herself to fit with the needs of her daily routine. When She was not traveling, she pumped every 2 to 3 hours but when she traveled it was more like every 4 hours. Her Pump Medela Freestyle, Favorite Products Medela Pumping Bra Cooler Shock Reusable Ice Pack Mamava App for Airport pumping rooms I also mentioned my favorite bra in this podcast: the Ollie gray Bra Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Melissa is a labor and delivery nurse who pumped for her son for 16 months and she is about to go into round two with her daughter, who was delivered a week after this episode was recorded. Congratulations! Melissa talks about the welcoming and supportive environment that comes with her job but also about the challenges. For example, how a shift can either be “feast or famine” meaning, they never know how busy they will be and when she will get a break to pump.   Her Schedule Melissa's schedule required her to work from 7 pm until 7 am. She would pump right before she left the house and then the first possible break she got even if it was not within her pumping schedule. I liked this suggestion as it can be applied to anyone's busy schedule. Her second pump would be during her “lunch break” somewhere between midnight and 2 am and then one last time before she left between 5 am and 7 am. Breast pump: Baby Buddah Pump Spectra for at home use For the second round she got the Elvie Pump The Haakaa Favorite Resources: Legendary Milk busymompumping.com *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

Brittany is a first-grade teacher who has pumped for her 2 sons and is about to go into round three with her daughter. So to say she is an experienced “busy pumping mom/teacher” is an understatement. Brittany takes us through the different challenges the teaching job brings with it and she shares her experiences, tips and tricks on how she navigated them. She shares the story of how she handled her students' questions regarding “How she was getting milk for the baby” and also how she handled the awkward moment when a male employee walked in on her. Pumping Schedule: With her first son, Brittany only pumped twice during the day but she decided to ask for that third pump session with her second son, as she felt the 2 pump sessions did not allow her to get enough milk. She plans to do the same when she goes back to school after maternity leave with her third.   Her Pump: Medela pump in style (insurance provided) Favorite Products: 2- Medela Sanitizing Spray 3. Medela Sanitizing Wipes 4. Medela hands free pumping bra: 4. No Bake Lactation Ball Recipe: *This Podcast was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host and guests are only sharing their stories and listeners should always refer to the CDC guidelines and their personal care doctor professional.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The host and the guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.

WHO AM I? My name is Lene and I pumped for my daughter for about a year. I had to navigate my way through pumping while working, traveling, and simply living life. Why did I create this Podcast? I also know, that when it came to finding resources on the “How?” it felt more like a twisted Agatha Kristi murder mystery, rather than a straightforward response.  Don't get me wrong, there are some great resources out there, but I wanted to hear from everyday Moms. I wanted to learn their tips and tricks that got them through their pumping days. What is this Podcast about? I went out to find Moms in vast varieties of “Busy” because there are as many ways of doing this as there are Busy Moms Pumping. I tried to find women in different professions so that they could describe how they handled the challenges their workday brought with it. Judgement free Zone This podcast is not here to say that breastfeeding is the best and only way to feed your child. As a mom your only job is to feed your baby, if that is breastmilk, formula or you skip straight to that hot coco with marshmallows, that is your choice. Through my talks with different moms, I have learned that the choice to breastfeed is not that simple, there are so many different factors that play into this journey and often the biggest challenge is the return to work. I therefore want to acknowledge that we will not have all the answers, but I hope that we at least have some. Disclaimer As the title says, this podcast is produced by Busy Moms, and editing a podcast takes a lot of time (geez who would have thought) So while we try our best that the content is valuable, I cannot promise that the quality is on a 5 Star Winning level (I am not looking to win the Oscar of Podcast) With that I also want to point out that my own personal schedule would not allow for me to post a new episode each week. I therefore decided to treat this like a Netflix Show where I will record 8 – 10 interviews at a time and post them all at once. This allows for more flexibility in my and my guests' schedule. In closing I hope you enjoy our stories, laugh with us, cry with us and most importantly, find a community for yourself that supports you in this journey. Visit my site and show notes at: https://www.busymompumping.com/ Please leave me a review at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1571193626 Subscribe for Android users: https://subscribeonandroid.com/busymompumping.libsyn.com/rss   *The contents of the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast, website, and social media account, such as text, graphics, images, and other material (“content”) are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, pediatrician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, nursing, or a medical condition you or your child might have. The podcast host and their guests are sharing their own stories and experiences as information general in nature, and not specific to you, the reader or listener, and is not intended as individual medical advice. The content provided on the Busy Mom Pumping Podcast encourages you to make your own prenatal and postnatal care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast/website is solely at your own risk. The host and their guests only state their own opinions and do not represent any organizations or institutions.