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August is a time to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month, but for many, the conversation doesn't end there. In a powerful acknowledgment of a unique journey, September 5th-11th is dedicated to Latina Breastfeeding Week, also known as Semana de la Lactancia Latina,  bridging the end of National Breastfeeding Month with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month on September 15th.
While breastfeeding provides universal benefits, Latina communities face distinct cultural, social, and economic factors that require specific support and celebration. This week serves as a platform to honor Latin traditions, address unique challenges, and promote equitable support for breastfeeding.

While breastfeeding is often described as “feeding your baby from your body,” we know it is never just that. If you’ve breastfed for days, weeks, months, or years, you know that breastfeeding is an experience that has threads of joy, pain, pride, exhaustion, grief, empowerment, and so many other emotions woven throughout. It can be beautiful one moment and utterly overwhelming the next. I’ve learned that no matter what your breastfeeding journey looks like, the emotions that come with it are as real and valid as the milk itself.

This August, we join families and advocates across the country to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month. This year’s theme, "Forward Together," beautifully captures the spirit of unity and support that is essential for every parent's feeding journey. It’s a time to honor the diverse experiences of families and recognize the incredible network of support that empowers them. 

As a company dedicated to providing the best for mothers and babies, we are proud to be a part of this celebration and to champion the health and well-being of every family. Breastfeeding Awareness Month is a movement to create a world where every mother feels supported in her feeding choices and to celebrate the progress we have made, while looking forward to the work we still have to do.

The fourth trimester — those first three months after giving birth — is a beautiful, chaotic, and often overwhelming season. You're navigating healing, adjusting hormones, feeding schedules, sleepless nights, and the all-consuming task of caring for a brand-new human. And in the midst of it all, there's you — a recovering body with a deep need for nourishment.

Let’s be clear: postpartum nutrition isn’t about getting your body “back.” It’s about supporting your energy, your healing, and your sanity. It’s about showing up for yourself in small, meaningful ways through food — not perfectly, but compassionately.

If you have done much internet searching regarding flange sizing, you have very likely stumbled across the term, elastic nipples. If you’ve ever wondered what elastic nipples are, if you have them, how is pumping with elastic nipples different, and what strategies make pumping with elastic nipples easier, then this guide is for you!

Breast milk is incredible, but storing it properly can feel like navigating a maze of conflicting advice. From combining milk from multiple pump sessions to knowing if it can be served cold, there’s no shortage of myths that create confusion and stress for new parents. In this guide, we debunk the most common breast milk storage myths with science-backed facts. Whether you’re prepping to return to work or just stashing away a few extra ounces you’ll learn practical evidence-based tips for storing, warming, combining, and using breast milk the right way.

The Motif Aura Glow is an amazing wearable pump that delivers convenience plus effectiveness. But, there are some tips that help make pumping with this wonderful wearable even more successful. Thankfully, the Aura Glow comes with a handy Nipple Measurement Tool as well as FIVE flange sizing options right in the box! Follow along to learn more about why flange sizing matters, how to know if you have the wrong size, how to measure your nipples, and how to determine your correct flange size, as well as other tips for getting the most out of your Motif Aura Glow experience. 

The Motif Luna is one of the top-performing breast pumps on the market, but even the best pump can be made better with a few smart tips and tricks. Whether you’re looking to increase your milk supply, make pumping more efficient, or just looking to make the whole process a little easier, these hacks will change the way you pump - for the better!

Planning for beach days, festivals, farmers markets, and vacation vibes this summer? Wondering how you’re going to keep you and your baby cool while breastfeeding in hot weather? The tips in this guide will help make nursing and pumping more comfortable as you soak up that Vitamin D. 

Returning to work after having a baby brings a unique set of challenges, and for breastfeeding mothers, adding pumping to the mix can feel like a daunting task. Between maintaining your milk supply, finding time to pump, and ensuring discretion, pumping on the go requires a smart strategy and the right equipment. Motif Medical understands these demands, offering a range of breast pumps designed to empower working moms. But with so many options, how do you choose the breast pump that fits seamlessly into your busy life?

Whether you need to pump while at work, for an occasional outing, or as the primary means of providing breastmilk for your baby, it’s important to understand your options and determine which pump will best suit your needs.