Yes, there is a very special bond between breastfeeding mothers!

This morning I received a news feed that caught my eye and my heart. It was written by Melissa Kotlen Nagin who writes for About.com. In her blog, she's talking about the weekly breastfeeding support group she runs in Manhattan:

". . .The moms who attend are absolutely lovely and very warm to one another, whether they are regulars or newbies. There's no question that there is a special camaraderie amongst women who breastfeed. We're all part of a clique (a good one!), worldwide, and I'm sure you would be hard-pressed to find any breastfeeding woman who would disagree."

I have noticed this same thing, a similar special bond, amongst pumping moms. In both cases, we've been (many still are) "in the trenches." As moms, we innately have the sense of compassion and empathy, knowing we're doing everything in our power to provide for our babies. And even if we fall short sometimes, we can rest assured, knowing that our efforts are making a difference in ways we'll never know.

Thank you, Melissa, for this beautiful reminder.

About.com Review of Pumpin' Pal Super Shields by Melissa Kotlen Nagin

Last night I received a link to the (very complimentary) review of our Pumpin' Pal Super Shields written by Melissa Nagin IBCLC (About.com Guide to Breastfeeding) - http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/pumpingandsupplementing/gr/pumpinpal.htm.

Melissa is an IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) and works as a private-practice lactation consultant in NYC. Melissa knows first-hand the difficulties moms experience when breast pumping. As a former pumper, I acknowledge, respect, and appreciate Melissa's commitment "to provide support, solutions and confidence to women as they endeavor to provide this great, natural gift to their children."

We're here to help moms in this endeavor as well.