Maybe I'm being a bit premature now, because the ‘Today We Use’ is of course not entirely the case yet. In about ten weeks, I'm going to give it a try with the newly launched Elvie pump in the Netherlands. launched Elvie pump. The chances are high that this device sounds familiar to you as a new mother or mommy to be, but for everyone who doesn't know it: this is the Porsche among breast pumps. It is whisper-quiet (which is unique for a breast pump because most make quite a bit of noise), it fits right in your bra, and last but not least: it is hands-free, because you control it via a personal app on your phone. You can sit on the terrace while you pump, and the app keeps you completely updated on how things are going. Incredibly handy, right? It also consists of just a few parts that you can simply put in the dishwasher, and it clicks back together in a few seconds. I'm so glad I'm expecting a baby in 2022, because pumping used to be a lot less comfortable.

I must honestly admit that I doubted for a while whether I even wanted to breastfeed, but I'm going to give it a try anyway. About 74 percent of Dutch women choose to breastfeed, at least to try it, with an emphasis on ‘trying’, because it's not always as easy as we might think. Aside from the fact that it doesn't always work, it costs mothers four to six hours a day at the beginning, and almost 40 percent of women prefer to stay home because they feel uncomfortable and experience stress outside.

In fact: this discomfort doesn't come from nowhere, because almost 60 percent have literally felt judged while feeding their child in public, and that in this day and age. The brand has also come up with something for this, namely a ‘breastfeeding friendly spaces’ map where every public place can now sign up. Shouldn't we almost make this mandatory? So if you're a bit insecure or feel uncomfortable, check here the addresses where you can feed your child in peace. Or do you have your own business: sign up now, because the list is not long enough yet.

Psst: check this out this video from influencer Charlotte Groeneveld and discover how easy the Elvie pump works when you're on the go. When I saw this video, I was sold.