Real stories about real women returning to work, pumping, and navigating work-life integration. The challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. Tips and tricks. Always real talk.

5 Tips for Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Returni...
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Thriving at Work After a Traumatic Birth Experience
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An Unfiltered Look Behind the Scenes
September 20 2021
We’ve shared peaks behind the scenes as we built and launched the business, but here’s a more personal look at our founder Kathryn, during a unique time in her life. I’m Kathryn, founder of Fulcrum Apparel. Today I’m 34 weeks pregnant with baby #3. Last week I turned 40. Just days ago, I launched my first business, and in a few...
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When “Fed is Best” Enables the Whole Family to Thrive
July 12 2021
Early feeding challenges led this mom to feel inadequate, but when she adopted a “fed is best” mentality both she and her baby started to thrive. This balanced perspective enabled her to pump on the road for four months for her second child, exceeding her own expectations.
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Pumping for a Preemie: Unexpected Birth at 27 Weeks
June 18 2021
This mom of two had two very different birth and feeding experiences, from round-the-clock pumping for a preemie in the NICU, to a full-term baby who could instantly latch and feed. Heather Harinstein shares her incredible journey of strength and perseverance to emerge from a traumatic birth experience and get the mental health support she needed to enter her second...
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A Supportive Employer Makes a Difference for a Working, Pumping Mom
May 18 2021
This mom struggled with supply with her first and had her second baby during Covid, yet ultimately had good experiences pumping and returning to work due in large part to having an employer deeply committed to providing the resources, flexibility, and policies needed for parents returning from infant care leave.
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Overcoming Early Feeding Challenges and Personal Loss
October 26 2020
This mom struggled to maintain her sensible expectations when she experienced significant feeding challenges. She persevered to navigate those challenges during a time of personal loss, ultimately returning to work with a positive pumping experience.
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Update, Oct. 2020: Wind at Our Backs After Being Stuck in the Doldrums
October 13 2020
It’s October 2020, seven months into the pandemic, and we'd love to share business update. The summer was a very difficult time for motivation, clarity, and spirit. The fashion industry has resumed most operations, and we're back in product development, working toward a 2021 launch.
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How Busy Teachers Pump With Zero Schedule Flexibility
September 28 2020
Lactation experts recommend a woman pump every 2-3 hours when she’s away from her baby at work. What do you do if you’re on a teacher’s regimented schedule and that’s just not possible? This mom shares how she navigated schedule limitations to pump for all four of her children.
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Prohibited From Pumping: Know Your Legal Rights
September 15 2020
When her employer removed her pumping slots from her schedule and informed her that she would have to put in extra time to make up for pumping breaks, this mom quit on the spot and sought support from her state's labor relations department.
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