As a parent-to-be, I’ve already started feeling the mental load ramping up. I worry about feeding, sleeping, diapering, swaddling—you name it. And that’s all before the baby’s even here. But in my research, I came across something important that I hadn’t really considered: postpartum anxiety. I’d heard a lot about postpartum depression, but I didn’t…
If you’re breastfeeding but only need to pump here and there—maybe for a night out, occasional bottle feeding, or backup freezer stash—you probably don’t need a bulky electric pump. In fact, many moms prefer a manual breast pump for occasional use because it’s affordable, portable, and quiet. But not all manual pumps are created equal.…