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Barb has been zig-zagging the nation for nearly four months now, from milk banks and community centers, to parks and parent work outs. And this weekend, we're going big! Our roving baby-feeding oasis on wheels will serve as one of the official lactation stations at the Twin Cities Marathon! ????♀????? This is the Feel Better, Feed Better Tour, and it's no secret that moving your body can do a lot to make you feel better! But as a new mom, it can be tough to keep up with the activities you loved before you welcomed your babe. There's so much to consider as a new parent, not the least of which is all of the logistics required to keep your tiny human fed. It's understandable that these logistics could be a barrier to a huge undertaking, like running a marathon! So we're excited to team up with our partners at Ceres Chill to "Free the Moms, Save the Milk." Ceres Chill will be providing their breastmilk storage thermoses to moms running in the race, and we'll be delivering them, full of precious liquid gold, to the finish line. Runners, spectators and families are invited on board The Breast Express to take a beat, connect with other parents, be introduced to products and resources that will simplify their lives as feeding parents and be uplifted by our team. Check out the this spotlight from WCCO | CBS News Minnesota about Barb's presence at the event! ?? https://lnkd.in/dbYWG2CB

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