A Little About My Journey
Hey mamas, I’m Jess ♡
I’m a mom of two littles, Registered Nurse (RN), breastfeeding advocate, creator of The Mama’s Mate™, and the founder of That New Mama™.
Like so many other mamas, my journey into motherhood completely changed me.
What started as a personal breastfeeding journey quickly opened my eyes to something so much bigger: the lack of support, education, and community available to new mothers. I found myself constantly searching for answers, navigating conflicting advice, and realizing how often mothers are expected to figure everything out on their own.
As an RN with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), I’ve always been passionate about education and helping others. But becoming a mother gave me an entirely new perspective. I experienced firsthand the challenges that come with breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, sleep deprivation, identity shifts, and the overwhelming pressure that modern mothers often face.
One day, while trying to nurse my first baby on a bench at the zoo, I found myself struggling to hold my shirt out of the way while keeping my newborn latched and comfortable. In that moment, I realized there had to be a simpler way, without compromising comfort, confidence, or connection with my baby. That experience inspired me to create The Mama's Mate™, the first ever breastfeeding shirt clip that doubles as a super cute necklace.
What began as a solution to one breastfeeding challenge I faced soon grew into an entire community dedicated to normalizing breastfeeding, supporting new mothers, and providing practical resources for real postpartum. I wanted to create a space that reminded mothers they can still be that girl while navigating the beautiful, chaotic reality of motherhood... so That New Mama™ was born.
My mission is simple: to help normalize breastfeeding, support mamas through the realities of postpartum life, and provide evidence-based breastfeeding education in a way that feels realistic, empowering, and judgment-free. Through my content, products, resources, and community, I want all mamas to know that they are not alone.
Today, That New Mama™ is more than a product brand. It’s a growing community centered around breastfeeding education, postpartum support, motherhood confidence, and advocacy for women.
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, navigating the newborn stage, returning to work while pumping, breastfeeding your toddler, or simply looking for support from a fellow mama who has been there and understands, I’m so glad you’re here.
Motherhood was NEVER meant to be done alone.
You just found your Mama Village, welcome to That New Mama™ ♡
