COVID-19 and Breastfeeding: What we know now

The early stages of the pandemic brought much uncertainty for all aspects of everyday life, including the uncertainty regarding the safety of breastfeeding – especially if a mother became infected with, or came in contact with someone infected, with COVID-19. Longstanding policies that exclude pregnant and lactating women from clinical...

Hydration and Breastfeeding: How much water do you really need?

Making hydration a priority becomes even harder to a mother caring for children despite hydration being especially important to her wellbeing. A general rule of thumb is to consume 1 to 1.5ml of water for every calorie consumed so a typical 2000 calorie diet would suggest 67 to 101 ounces of water...

Are you producing enough breastmilk?

A primary reason that mothers stop breastfeeding is a perception of inadequate milk production yet it's estimated that only 5% of mothers actually have such an inadequacy. Given the importance of proper milk intake for an infant's survival, its easy to understand why many breastfeeding moms share in this concern.

7 tips for breast pumping success

Love it or hate it, breast pumping is often a necessary part of any mom's breastfeeding journey. It can be pretty overwhelming as you unbox your breast pump for the first time but soon you realize that it's not as scary as it seems.  Feeding your baby from the breast is...

Can one word describe what its like to become a mother?

Becoming a mother is so much more than having a baby. For more than nine months, you try to picture what it will be like, you set goals and create expectations for the type of mother you’ll be, and you begin to realize that life will never be the same....

Omega-3's and Breastfeeding

The demands of pregnancy and lactation cause women's bodies to supply DHA to their growing baby. Without an adequate diet to support DHA intake for both her and her offspring's needs mother can become depleted.  Omega-3 Fatty Acids DHA and EPA found in fishoil are critical for infant brain development...

Common Breastmilk Nutrient Deficiencies

There are many reasons why nutrients are commonly deficient. Some, like iron, just aren't readily used in the breastmilk production process so they don't make it in to the final product. Others, like Vitamin D, are associated with the prevalence of Vitamin D deficient mothers, especially those living in environments with common...

6 Instagramers celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week

It's the 8th Annual Black Breastfeeding Week founded by Kimberly Seals Allers, Kiddada Green, and Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka, three women who recognized and took action to increase rates of breastfeeding within the black community. The CDC cites that just 73.7% of black infants are ever breastfed compared to 86.7% of white infants. This disparity has serious public...

Summer 2020: Popular Breastfeeding Research

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers and Breastfeeding Medicine have shared a special curation of their most cited research from 2020 so far, as well as several other popular reports.  Our favorites from the collection are those that sought to improve breastfeeding outcomes for low-income women or added to our otherwise short supply of evidence-based...

Media Release: Just what busy moms need during the hectic holiday season.

With celebrations filling households and gifts stacking up, maintaining mom and baby's health can take a backseat. This year, Momful is here to help. Offering vitamins and supplements formulated to support the specific needs of postpartum breastfeeding women so they can feel great while also meeting their breastfeeding goals. Their convenient...

Essential Nutrition for Postpartum and Breastfeeding Women

What’s in our Daily Regimen and Why Does it Matter? Taking care of a newborn is a tough job. Long days, no sleep, never-ending dirty diapers, and the list goes on. The thought of taking time to care for yourself, either physically or emotionally, is almost laughable. The fact is...

5 Amazing Facts that Prove Breast Milk is the Best Milk

Breast milk is the best milk. The composition and behavior of breast milk is unlike any other. These 5 facts will have you singing its praises until the cows come home.

COVID's Impact on Breastfeeding Moms

It's certainly an interesting time for breastfeeding moms. COVID-19 has only added to the physical and mental challenges of breastfeeding that ultimately net just 30% of babies being breastfed at 3 months compared to the 80% that initiated breastfeeding at birth. Every day brings more information about the implications of breastfeeding in a...