Episode 5: Powerviews with DeEdra

An ophthalmic technician and avid hiker, DeEdra is maintaining her spiritual connection to the outdoors — and passing it down to her daughter — with the help of her Willow Go™.

By: The Willow Editorial Team | August 25, 2023

DeEdra’s journey

We met DeEdra in her happy place, climbing trails and trees before heading home to her husband and daughter. She explains that her wearable pump is about more than just cord-free convenience — it’s about having the freedom to share traditions with the ones she loves.

Name: DeEdra Walker
Work: Ophthalmic technician
Mom to: Emage (18 months)
Pumps with: Willow Go Wearable Breast Pump
Essential products: Portable Breast Milk Cooler, Pump Anywhere Bag
Real talk: “The advice I would give for transitioning back into work [as a] new parent is to give yourself grace and patience. Hopefully you have a good support system. — [because] I understand now that it really does take a village to raise a child.”

On holding onto your passions

“Having a wearable pump is a game-changer. I wish I had these in the beginning. It allows me to be out here and do things that I love to do. I’m not attached to a wire or to a wall.”

“Having a wearable pump is a game-changer. I wish I had these in the beginning. It allows me to be out here and do things that I love to do.” “Having a wearable pump is a game-changer. I wish I had these in the beginning. It allows me to be out here and do things that I love to do.”

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Willow Portable Breast Milk Cooler

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Sharing the feeding journey

For DeEdra, being able to share the feeding journey with her singer-songwriter husband, Lee-Lonn,* is powerful. “The first time I actually got her to drink the milk, I burst into tears,” he says. “It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever experienced.”

*Lee-Lonn’s single, “Feeling Good,” is one of the tracks you hear in DeEdra’s video. You can listen to it here.

What is your favorite part about being a mom?

”Just being able to see her grow.”

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About Powerviews

Powerviews is a new docuseries recognizing moms for all that they are, and celebrating the duality that defines their breastfeeding journeys — the strength and vulnerability, the beauty and the mess, the questions and the confidence. As each woman pumps with the help of Willow, they prove it’s possible to feed their babies without pressing pause on life, or losing sight of the things they love. Learn more and stay tuned for new episodes dropping all fall.

The content provided here is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of medical professionals. It should not be used to diagnose or treat medical conditions or problems. Please contact your healthcare provider with questions or concerns.