Tips for Pumping Mamas to Make Traveling Easy(-ier)

Tips for Pumping Mamas to Make Traveling Easy(-ier)

Traveling for nursing/pumping mamas made easy(ier)! I spent the last week in March traveling to Vegas for a conference followed by a girls weekend. Even with planning pumping-friendly outfits and amazing pumping gear it’s still stressful.

As a third-time pumping & breastfeeding mama, here are my top tips and favorite gear for traveling while pumping.

May 03, 2023 — Candice Collison
Breastfeeding in Public: Feeding Babies Wherever, Whenever

Breastfeeding in Public: Feeding Babies Wherever, Whenever

I remember how nervous and embarrassed I was breastfeeding in public as a first time mom. I was so uncomfortable that I made my baby uncomfortable. She would always meltdown in public or on the way home because she was hungry.
February 22, 2023 — Candice Collison
Say Hello to Our Matchy Matchy Mini + Me Collaboration

Say Hello to Our Matchy Matchy Mini + Me Collaboration

Get ready for some adorable matchy matchy sets coming this fall/winter! We are THRILLED to be bringing this collection to life with our friends from organic & fair trade kids brand Mightly
February 12, 2023 — Candice Collison
One Year of Breastfeeding: The Math

One Year of Breastfeeding: The Math

I celebrate one year of breastfeeding milestone, because it comes from a place of great love, but also sacrifice. Society guilts us into thinking it should be "easy" and come "naturally" because it is natural. Breastfeeding is a learned skill by both parent and baby. Even IF it comes "easily" it can still be lonely and challenging at times. 

Here are some rough stats behind my breastfeeding journey. I spent 456 hours breastfeeding or pumping for a year, that's over 70 gallons of milk produced. Take a look at the infographic for a breakdown of milk-making metrics.

January 27, 2023 — Candice Collison
Exploring Baby-Led Weaning

Exploring Baby-Led Weaning

When I had my first, I was working full-time at a demanding job in tech. My supply dropped after returning to work, and I was looking forward to exploring solids with my baby. I was intimidated by the idea of making purees myself, and hadn't heard about it until we were well into our journey with store-bought purees and rice cereal. 
July 27, 2022 — Candice Collison
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Three Newborn Must-haves from a Third-time Mama

Three Newborn Must-haves from a Third-time Mama

Three newborn must-haves for sleep and everyday. As a mama of three, you'd think I would have all the answers, but with a new baby, there's a lot rediscover. These are a few of my favorites for Lilah at 2 months old.
March 29, 2022 — Candice Collison
3 Stylish Outfits for Every Phase of Motherhood

3 Stylish Outfits for Every Phase of Motherhood

Three looks for three different stages of your motherhood journey: from the second trimester, to nursing, to toddler mom. When we set out to create Of An Origin, I knew early on that I wanted a brand that would work for this new phase of life I’d found myself in. I’d just had my second daughter. I wasn't a newbie anymore - I now had a clearer picture of what motherhood looked and felt like. 
February 04, 2022 — Candice Collison
Of an Origin - Terra Wrap Tank and Everywhere Joggers

A Mama's Intentions for 2022

Working mother's intentions for the year. Ten intentions for 2022 from startup founder, freelancer, and mama of two (almost three), to bring balance, joy, and stability to #momlife and the postpartum journey.
January 10, 2022 — Candice Collison
A Conversation with Jerrina IVF Warrior: Building Resilience & Showing Empathy

A Conversation with Jerrina IVF Warrior: Building Resilience & Showing Empathy

A conversation with Jerrina of Love, Jerrina on motherhood, infertility, and gratitude.
December 17, 2021 — Candice Collison
New Mom Tips from Linda Szmulewitz: Newborn Sleep & New Mom Guru

New Mom Tips from Linda Szmulewitz: Newborn Sleep & New Mom Guru

When I became a mama, I had no idea how much I would change, and how little I would know. I was in awe of everything my sweet girl did, was obsessive over her naps, feedings, and felt guilty if I took a shower and came back to her awake from a nap and crying for me. 

Becoming a mama changes you in ways you couldn’t imagine. You will never have all the answers, no matter how many Google searches you make or how many mom forums you follow, but with a tribe of mamas going through the same experience, and experts like Linda, you can feel supported and more prepared!

September 11, 2021 — Candice Collison
Breastfeeding in Style for Every Occassion

Breastfeeding in Style for Every Occassion

Of an Origin is all about supporting new moms during their journeys, so we designed flexible nursing-friendly pieces that effortlessly transition from lounge to work, and from daycare drop-off, and to dinner dates. I felt like I needed pieces that worked for me during the early days at home with my baby, but I didn't want to overhaul my wardrobe with pieces that would only work for lounging, and only during this fleeting, yet all-consuming time in my life. I needed those same pieces to be elevated enough to work when I returned to the office. 

We designed Of an Origin's Everywhere Capsule to work for you from the fourth trimester, fifth trimester, and beyond.

May 27, 2021 — Candice Collison
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Breastfeeding Stylishly - Essentials for Building a Sustainable Breastfeeding Wardrobe

Each time I stepped towards my closet, there was a running commentary scrolling through my mind like the tickers at the bottom of a TV news show: “Can I nurse in this?” ... “Can I pump discreetly in this?” ... “How bad will milk show?” … “Is It comfortable” … “Will it even fit my postpartum body?”

Finding a stylish breastfeeding wardrobe as you transition from the early postpartum period, to finding stylish work-friendly pumping-friendly clothing is a frustrating experience that many new moms find themselves navigating while also navigating a new identity and caring for a newborn baby.

April 28, 2021 — Candice Collison