The Boobbatical Bulletin

The Boobbatical BulletinJune 2025 Hi Reader, As I trek across the country with my family on our summer adventure, I’m reminded of how much we influence each other’s experiences. Driving through 11 states to camp in U.S. National Parks and Forests is no small feat. It requires careful planning and a lot of patience. I’m certainly not the poster child for the latter, but I’ve found that we function best when we pause for empathy. When our three-year-old is having a meltdown in the backseat...

The Boobbatical BulletinMay 2025 Hi Reader, For a new mom, welcoming a newborn is undoubtedly a life changing experience that shifts priorities. It doesn’t mean she loses her drive to pursue her passions and accomplish big goals though. Case in point: ultramarathon runner Stephanie Case. Earlier this month, she tackled an intense 100 km trail race across northern Wales just six months postpartum. She not only completed the race while stopping to breastfeed three times, Case ended up placing...

The Boobbatical BulletinApril 2025 Hi Reader, You've likely heard this before, if not experienced it yourself, but let me say it loudly enough for the back row just in case... Babies. Are. Expensive. Medical bills for labor and delivery can be tens of thousands of dollars in the U.S. Some estimate an average of $18,000 but the cost varies greatly depending on the type of delivery, complications, and insurance coverage. Imagine having to pay this massive bill while your income is limited (or...

The Boobbatical BulletinMarch 2025 Hi Reader, Did you know that the U.S. is the only developed country that doesn’t have paid parental leave at the national level? You don’t have to take my word for it though - the data speaks for itself. Check out the graph below for a comparison of paid leave available to new mothers in the U.S. versus others countries (a full list tracked by the OECD can be found here). Source: OECD Family Database I wanted to flag this for you because a working mom's...

The Boobbatical BulletinFebruary 2025 Hi Reader, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has always been a hot button topic. Since the Trump administration took the reins in the U.S. though, it’s back in the headlines with many Americans cheering as they watch these programs dismantled. So, it begs the question, what about Boobbatical? I’ve thought long and hard about what this anti-DEI movement means for a platform based on building more inclusion for working (and nursing) moms. I pride myself...

The Boobbatical BulletinJanuary 2025 Hi Reader, First, let me say that it’s great to be back! I'm excited to get the newsletter up and running again after our year on hiatus. Early last year, I decided to pause Boobbatical operations while I joined forces with old colleagues to help an organization re-establish its employee experience. I’ve taken part in my fair share of acquisitions and mergers, but nothing could prepare me for the whirlwind of work separating a company creates. While ripe...

The Boobbatical Bulletin Monthly insights aimed at demystifying breastfeeding for the workplace Hi Reader, Can you believe it's 2024 already?! I hope advocating for working moms made it on your list of goals for the new year - even the smallest gestures can make a BIG difference. No matter your role in a working mom’s life, you can: give her flexibility so she can better manage her time commitments, ask her how you can help and follow through with your offer, and avoid making her feel guilty...

The Boobbatical Bulletin Monthly insights aimed at demystifying breastfeeding for the workplace Hi Reader, The kickoff of the holiday season can be a magical time of year full of heartfelt traditions, twinkling lights, delicious desserts, and ample time with family and friends. It's easy to get swept up in the merriment and forget that it's not all festive fun for everyone. Every year around this time, I'm reminded of the first Christmas we celebrated with our firstborn. She was barely over...

The Boobbatical Bulletin Monthly insights aimed at demystifying breastfeeding for the workplace Hi Reader, Welcome to a very special edition of the Boobbatical Bulletin. I'm thrilled to announce today that the digital product I previously teased is ready for launch - and you're getting an EXCLUSIVE first look at it! Drum roll please... 🥁 🥁 🥁 Now presenting... Let's Talk Baby Bump: A Conversation Guide for Managers of Expectant Moms! It's the first in a series of digital download resources...