The pumpspot

Episode 19: Exclusive Pumping is Breastfeeding Too

September 11th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  45 mins 31 secs

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The journey to feed does not look the same for every mother, every family. For some, the journey might be made up entirely of pumping. Exclusive Pumping is a form of breastfeeding and a part of the feeding journey that many mothers experience for many reasons, and it's one that comes with a lot of challenges, a lot of commitment, and a lot of time spent with your breast pump! We've gathered three exceptional women who all have experience exclusively pumping for a special round table discussion.

Episode 16: The Best Breastfeeding Pep Talk Ever

August 12th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  9 mins 47 secs

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We know there are hard days, long nights and so many challenges to overcome within the feeding journey. We know there are many moments you need the reminder that you are strong and capable and that you can keep going. This episode is here to pour every ounce of encouragement into you, whether you're breastfeeding, chestfeeding, exclusively pumping, or anyplace in between. It's filled with uplifts and words of wisdom from the pumpspotting community to help inspire and energize you on your journey. We are in awe of you. You can do this.

Enjoy this episode with Amy and Lisa, and jump on our app or IG to share your thoughts with us after.

Episode 11: How do we navigate motherhood in an age of radical change? Part 2 with Ericka Polanco-Webb

June 17th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  28 mins 37 secs

amy vanharen, breastfeeding, career, chestfeeding, ericka polanco-webb, feeding, latching, mom help, motherhood, mothering, new mom, nourishing, nourishment, parenthood, parenting, pumping, pumpspot, pumpspotting, work life, work life balance, working mother, working parenthood

On this platform, we value candid community conversations that elevate voices around real topics, issues, and motherhood experiences. For part two of our series of conversations with Black mothers and leaders, Lisa spoke with Ericka Polanco-Webb. Ericka is a motherhood journalist, mom to five, and a doctoral student focusing on innovation and strategy. In this honest conversation, she explores barriers, opportunities and risks ahead that must be reckoned with in order to create lasting change.

Episode 6: What you should know about breastfeeding during this pandemic with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Kara Kaikini

May 4th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  35 mins 21 secs

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Easing worry with professional advice from a lactation consultant