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This morning I’m posting my first ever LinkedIn video, discussing a timely and incredibly important topic. pumpspotting’s Feel Better, Feed Better Tour brought me together with Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin and Michele Kulhanek, MSN, RNC from Ceres Chill’s Scientific Advisory Board. They helped me better understand the life-saving impact I could have as a milk donor, and as of yesterday, I have been officially approved! This morning, Ceres Chill is with pumpspotting in San Diego, where they’re headed to the UC Health Milk Bank to host an event, celebrating superhero moms who are donors and who receive donor milk on behalf of their precious babes. This event will raise awareness for the milk bank, educate potential donors and celebrate those who are already giving life. The impact of this tour is massive, connecting mothers to their local resources so they can feel better to feed better. So they can thrive in their new roles as mothers. And so they can feel their absolute best doing it.

Happy National Working Parents Day from all of us at pumpspotting! To be a working parent, you've got to be tough as a mother. There's just one problem: it's tough for mothers. Being a working parent means juggling an endless list of responsibilities, carrying an intense mental load, managing stress and guilt, and somehow finding the time to do it all. For nursing mothers, it often means managing the added load that comes with pumping at work. It means: - remembering all of her pump parts - removing herself every 2-3 hours to express milk - labeling and storing milk - sanitizing parts between pumps - experiencing isolation and worry - struggling with supply - properly rotating milk - determining how much to thaw for the caretakers - fretting over milk being wasted - taking in enough healthy calories and water to maintain supply - managing an additional layer of scheduling Working parents need and deserve support. At pumpspotting, we're incredibly proud to provide resources to a vital segment of the workforce - new parents. And today (and every day) we're celebrating the working parents of the world! We'd love to hear your stories in the comments. Give us a rose and a thorn in your life as a working parent. ??

Los Angeles! Barb will be pulling up to the FamTech.org Meetup on September 17, and we can't wait to see you. Come out for an?exclusive gathering?designed for Innovators, FamTech Companies,?Top-Tier Investors,?Policy Makers, and?Invaluable Ecosystem Partners. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, grow your FamTech knowledge, and enjoy a great time together. And, of course, hop on board the Breast Express to see how we are supporting mothers and families across the country with our unique roving lactation oasis on wheels. Register for the event, and we'll see you there! ?? https://lu.ma/nrtcifww

Happy Workplace Lactation Week! Celebrated annually from September 1-7 to coincide with Labor Day, Workplace Lactation Week recognizes the important labor of a vital segment of the workforce - pumping parents. This year's theme, ???????????? ???? ????????????????: ???????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ?? ??????????????, nods to the progress we at pumpspotting aim to foster in every organization we touch.? The PUMP Act and Pregnant Workers' Fairness Acts have both served to provide crucial legal protections to lactating parents, and we've seen a positive shift in workplace policy as a result. But a successful workplace lactation program goes well beyond mere policy. Nursing and pumping can be an incredibly isolating experience for parents. By its nature, milk expression is generally an activity done alone. It removes the pumping parent from workplace activities, and oftentimes, their coworkers may not comprehend the importance of the pump "breaks" the pumping parent is taking. Creating and fostering an inclusive and supportive culture for lactating parents is invaluable to any organization! It boosts retention and increases trust. Did you know that organizations who offer a comprehensive workplace lactation program see retention rates of 94% as compared to the national average of just 59% (according to the US Department of Health and Human Services)? We're proud to support organizations of all sizes in their endeavors to provide workplace lactation support. By providing a sample milk expression policy, advising on lactation spaces, offering virtual expert support, hosting company-wide lunch & learns (and more) pumpspotting is available to take your lactation program from policy to practice. #WLW2024 #WorkplaceLactationWeek #PolicytoPractice

? We Hope to See You in L.A.! ? ?? We're thrilled to announce our upcoming FamTech in-person Meetup in Los Angeles. Join us for an exclusive gathering designed for Innovative FamTech Companies, top-tier Investors, Policy Experts, and invaluable ecosystem Partners. This event presents an exciting opportunity to network and collaborate with other FamTech professionals in Los Angeles! This is your chance to come together, learn, and enjoy a fantastic time with fellow innovators. ?? When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 ?? Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM PT ??Where: Santa Monica (Specific location will be disclosed upon registration) ?? FamTech Fit: All Stages ??Huge thank you to our Local Host, Sparrow, and our Sponsor, Justworks, for helping make this event possible! ?? P.S. - Don’t miss the chance to experience pumpspotting's Barb, the Breast Express, on-site!?

This #NationalBreastfeedingMonth and #WorkplaceLactationWeek, let's work together to ensure every workplace meets the essential requirements to accommodate breastfeeding workers. The Department of Labor's new employer guide provides examples and best practices: https://bit.ly/3AJHZB3

It's the final day of Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week, and we're celebrating incredible Black mamas, today and every day! This week is about embracing the nurturing love within the Black community, acknowledging the disparities in resources available to the Black community, and continuing to work to close the gap. Black Breastfeeding Week was created to shed light on the racial disparity in breastfeeding rates. To every Black mother out there - your strength, resilience, and love are truly inspiring, and the world is richer because of you. We're so grateful to walk this journey with you, supporting and loving you every step of the way. #BlackBreastfeedingAwarenessWeek #SupportBlackMothers #BreastfeedingSupport #ClosingTheGap #RacialDisparity #BlackMothers

At pumpspotting we know that the challenges facing a breastfeeding parent are endless. Traveling, especially for work (without your baby), can be particularly trying. We're so proud of the resources that we have built right into our app! Pumpspotting's namesake nods to the Yelp-like spaces to nurse and pump that are crowdsourced and logged in the app by parents who have actually been there. And we're partnered with loads of travel-friendly nursing and pumping brands for the Feel Better, Feed Better Tour, currently criss-crossing the country. Companies like Ceres Chill, BabyBuddha Products, It's My Leche and Momcozy have all designed products and services with on-the-go moms in mind. The Ceres Chill Breast Milk Chilling Thermos keeps mom's milk cold for up to 20 hours and is TSA approved! BabyBuddha's pump is lightweight and small enough to fit in your pocket, without sacrificing power. (Pro-tip: their collection cups make discreet milk expression possible)! It's My Leche powders breastmilk to make storage and travel a breeze. And Momcozy has an endless line of products - from wearable pumps to breast pump wipes and bottle warmers - to make travel more manageable. Our director of lactation, Paula Norcott, IBCLC, recently spoke to Forbes for a Forbes Vetted article: "Parenting Playbook: How To Pump While Traveling." You can check out her callouts of pumpspotting and our amazing partners in the comments below! ??????

At Aeroflow, we believe in supporting parents throughout their breastfeeding journey. That’s why we partnered with pumpspotting for this year’s Feel Better, Feed Better bus tour! Together, we’re hitting the road, bringing education, products, and resources right to you! Visit Barb, our mobile lactation room, to find community and a safe space to breastfeed. ?? #Motherhood #AeroflowBreastpumps #Parenting #Healthcare

The PUMP Act and Pregnant Workers' Fairness Acts guarantee rights and accommodations to pregnant and lactating employees. Are you prepared? Next week, on Thursday, 8/22, our CEO + Founder, Amy VanHaren, is joining forces with Amanda Hemm of Parento and Aimee Parsons of Ogletree Deakins to present a Leadership Power Hour on the topic of workplace lactation programs. Join us to learn how to pump up your lactation supportive practices and policies. Designed specifically for #HR leaders and company #Executives, join us to learn about the health benefits for mothers and babies, the positive impact on employee well-being and productivity, and your legal responsibilities. Discover key components to consider when developing and implementing a lactation policy, refreshing lactation spaces, and welcoming breastfeeding parents back to work. Engage with industry experts and participate in a Q&A session to address your specific needs and concerns. Peep the comments to view the event and save your seat! ?????? See you there! #PUMPAct #PWFA #BreastfeedingSupport #LactationSupport