This week marks the 6th annual Black Breastfeeding Week which was created because there has been a long standing racial disparity in breastfeeding rates. The most recent CDC data show that 75% of white women have ever breastfed versus 58.9% of black women. As moms, we all know breastfeeding can be really hard both physically and emotionally— even in cases where women have the support systems in place that are necessary to have a successful nursing journey. It's important to do everything we can to ensure that all women regardless of their race have access to the...

Packing your hospital bags can be a daunting or exciting task depending on how you look at it.  Really, it should be fun this is the bag you’ll be bringing when you meet your baby! And you’re only at the hospital after all — not in a foreign country or somewhere without access to a drugstore or Target if you forget anything. So our motto is simplify - the less the better, and we know from experience! You’ll be in that glorious newborn haze, most likely sleep deprived and the easier it is to find things...

Nursing mamas have the benefit of being able to feed their babies any and everywhere! Summer travel season is upon us and we have a few tips - whether you’re traveling with your baby  or without and need to pump to make your breastfeeding experience as smooth as possible. Invest in a manual hand pump! They are so useful for pumping on the go (think trains, planes and automobiles). Traveling without your baby and need to pump? No more pumping and dumping - check out a service like MilkStork which will transport your milk back home...

We've rounded a few of our favorite summer pregnancy essentials to ensure a healthy and comfortable hot summer season. Handheld Misting Fan : Keep this in your beach bag or car for when you’re out and about and the heat is too hot to handle. Pregnancy Compression Socks: Swollen pregnancy feet can be worse during the hot summer months, try these compression socks for relief. >Breathable Pregnancy Belt: Is that baby weighing you down? Try a breathable pregnancy belt for support. Nursing Nightgown: Sleep in comfort during the summer with breathable, breezy nightgowns. >Soma Water Bottle:...

One thing many moms forget when packing their hospital bags is how much their bodies change in the days directly after delivery. While preparing for her upcoming birth, Janet Lin Andersen who writes the blog Coconut and Rain explained: I knew I wanted a pair of nursing pajamas that were modest enough that I could wear them all day in the hospital room while still allowing for frequent nursing sessions. One way to prep, according to the experts at our retail partner Figure8 Maternity, is to pack comfy and versatile nursing pajamas like our Starlit 3-pc. Maternity & Nursing Cami PJ & Robe Set....