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Breast Pumping
Moms that recently gave birth breast pump for the purpose of storing milk to give to their baby when they're not around. Learn all about breast pumping, including how to use a pump, which one to use, and much more.
These Women's Expressions While Pumping Pretty Much Sum Up How We All Feel About It
The photos in this stark series are an ode to modern-day new moms and the often bizarre realities they experience, including pumping and breastfeeding.
Best Breast Pumps
Feeling overwhelmed with the pump selection these days? Use this guide to find the best option for your needs.
Celebrity Breastfeeding Photos and #Selfies
There's something remarkable about seeing your fave famous mom in such a tender moment, breastfeeding her baby or even pumping breastmilk. Maybe it's the less-than-perfect lighting or the familiar hunched-over pose, but you realize in that moment that she looks an awful lot like, well, you.
Storing Breast Milk
Breast milk is chock-full of nutrients and antibodies that babies need to survive and thrive, but storing that milk improperly can degrade those important properties. Here's what you need to know to keep your liquid gold, well, golden.
Your Ultimate Pumping Guide
Thanks to pumping, your baby can benefit from your breast milk when you're not around. Here's how to get the hang of this handy technique.
Find the Best Breast Pump for You
Here are a few things to consider before you purchase a new breast pump.
25 Things That Go Through Your Mind When You're Pumping Breastmilk
Love it or hate it, if you're pumping breastmilk, you're likely spending a lot of time each day attached to a battery-powered contraption. So what goes through your mind as you sit and listen to that whirring? We asked Parents readers on Facebook to tell us what they really think when they're pumping.
How to Pump Breast Milk
Learn all the tips and techniques you'll need to master breast pumping. We'll tell you what kind of pump you should get, when and how long you should pump, and how to store the breast milk.
10 Things I Won't Miss About Breast Pumping
Pumping breast milk for your baby can be rewarding, but it can also be a pain. One mom shares the reasons she's ready to pack away her pump.
Should You Rent a Breast Pump?
Some moms benefit more from renting an electric breast pump than buying one. Find out if you should rent or buy yours.
How to Clean a Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump
Learn how to clean your Philips AVENT Comfort breast pump in six simple steps.
The Working Mom's Guide to Breastfeeding and Business Trips
Being a breastfeeding mom adds a whole new element to business trips. But with ample preparation, you can travel with confidence--and bring back plenty of milk for your baby.
How to Use a Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump
Find out how to use a Philips AVENT Comfort breast pump in nine simple steps.
We Love This Mom's Awesome Photo of 200 Ounces of Breast Milk She Plans to Donate
A mom who once struggled to breastfeed now hopes to spread an important message about milk donation.
Real Lactation Rooms
You may have had to return to work, but Baby still needs to eat! Employers are legally obligated to allow breaks and provide a location (that's not a bathroom) for breastfeeding moms to express milk. We asked moms like you to share photos of lactation rooms -- the good, the bad, and the ugly.
How to Store Breast Milk
Important tips on how to safely and securely store breast milk for future feedings.
Breast Pumping Made Easy
Planning to express your breast milk? Set yourself up for success with these time-saving tips.
Air Travel Is About to Get a Little Easier for Breastfeeding Moms
Thanks to new laws and companies making cool lacatation stations, airports will be friendlier to nursing mothers in the near future.