Whether you're a new mom or a mom to be, breastfeeding is probably on your radar. From picking out nursing bras to preventing sore nipples, you're learning everything you can to prepare for your baby.

We’ve all been there —you can feel the tingle and heaviness of an overly full breast, so you reach for your pump to get some relief. But then, your breast pump isn’t full of milk. What’s going on?

Hey mama, did you know that 6% of moms in the US exclusively breast pump? That’s a lot of moms when you sit and think about it. Something that wasn’t even considered a generation ago is now completely available to whomever chooses to do so.

To all the moms that are heading back to work, want to ramp up inclusion of their partner in the feeding process or having a night-out for the first time (yes!), pumping and storing breast milk is the perfect way to ensure that your baby will be fed and you can enjoy your time away.

As a new and expecting parent (or support person!) there’s so much information swirling around in the early, sleep deprived hours and days post-birth that breastfeeding and everything that goes with it: your first attempt at latching, positioning your breast, getting comfortable and being confident in the process can all lead to a lot of, “Am I doing this, right?”

If you’re curious about exclusive pumping or are trying to decide if it’s right for you—we’ve got you. Let’s dig into some of those burning questions and give you the tools you need for pumping success.

At Willow, technology is our thing. And we use it to help make life easier for our moms. That’s why we created the Willow GoTM (and it’s companion app!) so that our busy moms can have the best experience while they pump.

If you’re a pumping mom, you’ve probably added a new word to your vocab: flange. And while it certainly doesn’t roll off the tongue, it’s one of the most crucial components of your pumping experience.

We’re living in a modern, fast-paced, frenetic, non-stop, always-on world. We’re inundated with information—especially as new parents! We know you’ve already Googled it: the best way to feed, how long to feed, when to feed, why to feed and it can truly be exhausting.