Willow Innovations, Inc.

"The status quo Is. Not. Ok.  Breastfeeding rates, rates of under-treated maternal mental health disorders, and rates of maternal mortality Are. Not. Ok. And, we at Willow are on a mission to create change." We believe that moms deserve better in their postpartum and parenting journeys. That’s why our CEO, Sarah O'Leary, recently sat down with The Mother Chapter to share her personal postpartum experience and how that's fueled her commitment to improve women's health technology and advocate for better support for mothers. Read the full Q&A ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eU3y96eE

A Haunted House for moms who pump at work 👻⬇️ 😱 "Can’t you just pump in the bathroom?” 😱 "No, we don’t have a fridge where you can store your breast milk.” 😱 “You’re going to distract your coworkers if you pump at your desk.” 😱 “You’ve got 10 mins, make it quick.” 😱 "Oops, sorry didn’t realize you were pumping in here.” Halloween might be filled with fright, but the horrors working moms face are way scarier. If you’re returning to work from maternity leave and plan to pump, It’s important to understand your rights and the support your workplace is legally required to give you. Learn more about what accommodations you're entitled to: https://lnkd.in/eziH2TQ2 P.S. There's still time to RSVP for our FREE virtual event "Navigating The Return to Work After Parental Leave" that's today, 10/29, at 2 PM ET. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eVEtwT7M

Mark your calendar! 📆 This Tuesday, 10/29, our very own Willow Mom Coach will join The Mom Project, Auggie and Parents Pivot for a FREE virtual event to discuss "Navigating The Return to Work After Parental Leave." The panel is designed to support parents in the often daunting process of returning to work, where we will chat about the challenges of balancing a shift in identity, priorities, and time. We'll also share valuable insights on managing career and family, followed by a live Q&A to help answer questions and provide personalized guidance for your transition. 🎁 Bonus: One lucky attendee will win a free Willow Go wearable breast pump! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eVEtwT7M

We are heartbroken by the images of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton — and the stories shared by members of the Willow team who call North Carolina and Florida home. We know that pumping and breastfeeding can't stop for a natural disaster. So we're glad to be able to donate breast pumps to Baby2Baby, an organization that does critical work for moms and families in need. Our hope is that the ability to pump hands-free will give moms just a little bit of their time back, and help them focus on their road to recovery without being tethered to the wall. To learn more about how you can support families impacted by these hurricanes, visit: https://lnkd.in/gBjY24Xh. And if you know someone who is still weathering the storm, show them in the comments below.

We are incredibly proud Willow Go was named the BEST Wearable Breast Pump in 2024 by Babylist! But what's even more exciting is the input from parents - real Willow Go moms - that helped make this happen. "After testing multiple wearables, talking with lactation experts and considering feedback from thousands of parents, we recommend the Willow Go as the best wearable breast pump for most pumpers. It outperforms the competition and offers value, efficiency and customization options to maximize on-the-go pumping sessions." We invented a better way to pump that provides moms with more comfort, more support, more freedom and more milk because that's what moms deserve. Learn more about why Willow Go was voted #1: https://lnkd.in/e44arxNM

"I think there’s so much power in motherhood — this essential power of giving life and nurturing families. I like to imagine how we can shape the world if we recognize and lean into that collective power." We love this soundbite from our CEO Sarah O'Leary who sat down with the Maternal Care Institute to talk about the future of maternal care, how she balances "work life" and "mom life," what she'd do with a magic wand, and more. Read the whole interview below and tell us what message of empowerment you'd share with moms in the comments! 

We have always been driven by the belief that moms deserve better — not just when it comes to breastfeeding, but at every point along their postpartum and parenting journeys. This is why we're so proud to share a recap of our CEO Sarah O'Leary's recent trip to the Capitol with our partners at Chamber of Mothers. The focus was on policy, not politics — paid family leave, affordable childcare, reversing the maternal mortality rate, and finding ways to help American families flourish. Our “why” is simple: we’re fighting for the women who aren’t able to advocate for themselves, whether that’s because they’re deep in the early days of motherhood, or lacking the support structures necessary to speak out and speak up.   These conversations are so important, and we're honored to have them alongside the Chamber of Mothers team. For more on our trip, including ways to learn about the issues we discussed in D.C., check out our blog.

Our CEO Sarah O'Leary has arrived in the Capitol with Chamber of Mothers to advocate for the passage of the bipartisan Maternal Health Momnibus Act. We're thrilled to be fighting for the rights that moms and families deserve alongside our partners and so many other activists. You can watch this space to follow along and text PUMPED to 707070 to support this important work. Because we're all in this together. ❤️

After the alarming but not surprising advisory from the US Surgeon General last week, our CEO Sarah O'Leary spoke with Motherly® about activism to improve the mental health and well-being of moms. To quote Sarah, "There is power in the broader community of moms, and when we come together to demand better we help drive systemic change.” At Willow, our attention has always focused on mom - how we support her physical health, mental health, and feeding journey. It's the entire reason why we invented the first in-bra wearable breast pump. And, it's why we're partnering with Chamber of Mothers to challenge the status quo. Together, we’re advocating for a better maternal experience in America and encouraging all moms to use their voice and their values to Vote Like A Mother. Because moms deserve more than the status quo. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gA9V5FMK

nobody will remember: - your salary - how "busy" you were - how many hours you worked people will remember: - the sacrifices you made to provide your baby breast milk - no, really - we know how hard that is