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Ep 110 Are GLP-1 safe to lose the baby weight?
Is it safe to try a GLP-1 to lose the baby weight during postpartum? Here's what we know.
Sep 231 min read


3 Guiding Star Project programs postpartum moms should know about
Guiding Star Project has 3 new programs to help postpartum moms: free monthly webinars, lactation consults, FEMM education
Sep 211 min read


UnitedHealthcare doesn't have to change its lactation care reimbursement policy...
Legally, UnitedHealthcare doesn't have to reverse course on its new lactation reimbursement policy. Here's why.
Sep 141 min read


Lactation care reimbursement on the chopping block for UnitedHealthcare customers
UnitedHealthcare is set to slash lactation care coverage on Sept 1, 2026.
Aug 251 min read


If You're Pumping, You Need to Read This: Realistic Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
"Particularly for moms who work outside the home and pump, or pump exclusively for other reasons, following the CDC’s guidelines for breast milk storage can lead to many tears over spilled (wasted) milk. In fact, a 2026 preprint study (not yet peer-reviewed) found that 46% of surveyed parents pitched leftover pumped milk daily. In a deep dive for her popular ParentData website (behind a paywall but accessible with a 7-day free trial), Harvard-trained economist and bestselling
May 81 min read


Ep 84: Stop Throwing Away All That Pumped Milk!
This podcast episode covers Emily Oster's take on breastmilk storage guidelines being too strict and how they could be safely relaxed.
Mar 271 min read
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