Milk Stork Blog | Milk Stork (4)

Ready to Crush Pumping Breast Milk at CES 2025 Like a Pro? This Guide Shows You How.

11/14/24

Travel Tips, Family Health

Ready to Crush Pumping Breast Milk at CES 2025 Like a Pro? This Guide Shows You How.

If you’re a breastfeeding parent planning to attend CES 2025, you’re probably feeling the excitement of the event—and maybe a bit of stress, too. Balancing a packed conference schedule, networking events, and the demands of pumping can feel overwhelming. Navigating it all while ensuring your breast milk stays safe and accessible adds an entirely new layer of complexity to conference prep. With the right support, though, you can fully embrace the CES experience without compromising your pumping routine. That’s why…

How to Save Your Frozen Breast Milk During a Power Outage

1/17/24

Pumping & Feeding

How to Save Your Frozen Breast Milk During a Power Outage

As we brace for more extreme weather in 2024, families everywhere are navigating new challenges. For breastfeeding parents, power outages during these conditions bring a unique set of concerns. Follow these tips to safeguard your stash during emergencies. Ensuring the safety of your frozen breast milk becomes a top priority through winter storms and other severe weather events. With a little planning, you can be prepared for power outages and keep your baby nourished. Read on to learn how. 1…

Planning for Parenthood in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Health Insurance, Workplace Benefits, and Parental Leave

12/4/23

Family Health

Planning for Parenthood in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Health Insurance, Workplace Benefits, and Parental Leave

As 2023 winds down, many families and parents-to-be are looking ahead to next year. If you're hoping to expand your family in 2024, a little planning can go a long way to ensure a smooth transition. The checklist is long, so we've put together a handy guide to help you properly plan and prep all the aspects of new parenthood. Let's dive in! Before Parental Leave 1. Understand Your Health Insurance Coverage Pregnancy and NICU Services: Begin by reviewing your…

Supporting Pumping Moms in the NICU: A Guide for Dads and Partners

11/29/23

Family Health, Pumping & Feeding

Supporting Pumping Moms in the NICU: A Guide for Dads and Partners

Pumping breast milk in the NICU is a demanding task, and as a dad or partner, you play an essential role in supporting pumping moms through this journey. From the pressure to maintain a consistent pumping schedule, establish and maintain a sufficient milk supply, to navigating the roller coaster of emotions like guilt, frustration, sadness, and exhaustion—the need for support has never been greater. This guide offers practical ways to provide assistance and emotional support to pumping moms in the…

Pumping, Working, Traveling: Challenges for New Moms In the Workplace

11/16/23

Travel Tips, Pumping & Feeding, Employers

Pumping, Working, Traveling: Challenges for New Moms In the Workplace

New moms returning to work encounter distinctive challenges that often go unnoticed. The delicate balance of managing career responsibilities, particularly involving travel, while navigating the demands of infant care can be an incredible task. This is compounded when that mother is breastfeeding. The ability to pump and deliver that nourishment to their baby while on the road is an intense undertaking that requires significant support. For employers, understanding and addressing these challenges isn't just a matter of empathy or compliance;…

The Critical Importance of Properly Refrigerating Breast Milk: What Every NICU Parent Needs to Know

11/12/23

Family Health, Pumping & Feeding

The Critical Importance of Properly Refrigerating Breast Milk: What Every NICU Parent Needs to Know

For preemies and NICU babies, the breast milk can be an actual life-saver. Proper storage, specifically refrigeration, is essential for maintaining the quality and safety of this liquid gold. Here’s what you need to know about properly storing breast milk to ensure that your baby is getting the safest, most nutrient-rich breast milk that you work so hard to provide. Preserving Essential Nutrients Breast milk is a powerhouse of vital nutrients—proteins, fats, vitamins, and antibodies—that are especially critical for your…

NICU Parents, This is Why Milk Stork Can Be a Lifeline for Your Precious Preemie

11/8/23

Family Health, Pumping & Feeding

NICU Parents, This is Why Milk Stork Can Be a Lifeline for Your Precious Preemie

In. honor of Prematurity Awareness Month, we're sharing why NICU nurses and lactation consultants recommend Milk Stork to NICU families everywhere. Trust that Your Precious Breast Milk Will Reach Your Preemie. Breast milk is a vital lifeline for premature infants, known for its unique benefits that enhance immune function and support neurological development. Neonatal nurses and lactation consultants understand this better than anyone and recommend Milk Stork to NICU parents for the ease and reliability we provide to parents traveling…

How to Create a Pumping Schedule for Your NICU Baby

11/7/23

Family Health, Pumping & Feeding

How to Create a Pumping Schedule for Your NICU Baby

When you’re already dealing with the emotional and logistical challenges of having a baby in the NICU, finding the time and energy to pump can feel overwhelming. But a regulated pumping schedule can make a world of difference for your precious preemie. Not only does it help maintain your milk supply, but it also ensures that your baby receives the nutrients they need for growth and development. Today’s post includes tips to help you create a pumping schedule that syncs…

❮ 1 ...

2 3 4 5 6

... 7 ❯