A Gentle Disclaimer: While exclusively breastfeeding at the breast is the goal for most mothers, breast pumps are sometimes necessary tools. This article focuses on pumping less and nursing more, but I recognize—both professionally and personally—that breastfeeding journeys don’t always go as planned. I’ve been an exclusively breastfeeding mom, a combo-feeding mom, and an exclusive pumper, and I’m well acquainted with my Spectra S1 (little blue!). Pumps can absolutely serve a

We’ve all heard it: “Don’t let anyone kiss the baby!” In postpartum groups, social media threads, and worried whispers, parents are often...