Breastfeeding

The problem almost no one talks about after childbirth – and the new solution coming to the market

Milk leakage during the night is a familiar phenomenon for many breastfeeding women. A new Israeli initiative seeks to offer a dedicated response that will allow mothers to sleep at night.

Avivit Myasnikov and her daughter
Almog, Roi and Kochav

Adding light: From a fragile beginning to giving life to others

Nursing pads by Balloons

Thin and soft nursing pads

Breastfeeding

Nutrition for a nursing mother: The complete guide to proper eating during breastfeeding


Maolac creates breast milk-like superfood from cow colostrum

By extracting proteins in bovine colostrum and plant-based analogs, the Israeli foodtech startup is able to create a superfood with the same nutritional benefits as human breast milk.

 Maolac's superfood offerings

Summer is coming: Here’s how to protect your baby from the sun

How should you dress your infant in the summer? How much water should babies drink? Here’s what you need to know before summer blasts in.

 Baby on the beach (Illustrative)

Breastfeeding: Dealing with separation

Words from the heart for mothers who have experienced difficulty and early separation from breastfeeding.

Israeli women take part at a Mass Breastfeeding as they gathered at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on March 18, 2016, the idea  was to promote women's right to breastfeeding their babies in public, March 18, 2016. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90

Breastfeeding your baby prevent cardiovascular disease

Breastfeeding has many health benefits. One of recent studies just published its findings and noted a surprising health benefit associated with breastfeeding.

 Mother with newborn baby in the nursing pillow

Israeli scientists developing first ‘cultured breast milk’

“I want to make milk,” she said. “I want to make super milk… with a much higher, positive impact on our health.”

The BioMilk team

Good news for moms: Breastfeeding toddlers, infants at same time is OK

The researchers specifically examined the influence of nursing two offspring of different ages on the macronutrient content of the mother’s milk.

A pregnant woman sits on a bed holding her belly.

Coronavirus: Israeli study finds vaccine antibodies in breast milk

In addition, Israeli researchers confirmed that the antibodies can block the virus from binding with receptors on host cells, therefore showing the potential to prevent the disease.

Israeli women take part at a Mass Breastfeeding as they gathered at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on March 18, 2016, the idea  was to promote women's right to breastfeeding their babies in public, March 18, 2016. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90

Coronavirus: Vaccinated nursing moms likely pass antibodies on to babies

'Pregnant women who got vaccinated or recovered are also likely to give their children protection against COVID-19 through the placenta.'

Israeli women take part at a Mass Breastfeeding as they gathered at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on March 18, 2016, the idea  was to promote women's right to breastfeeding their babies in public, March 18, 2016. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90

Birth preparation course in Arabic aims to tackle taboos in Arab society

The course includes five sessions and provides valuable information for soon-to-be parents about pregnancy and the lively process of giving birth.

Nurse-midwife Rania Sakas-Manasah, the Galilee Medical Center.

Coronavirus has affected the way mothers nurse their babies

While there is still no evidence that the virus can spread through breast milk, the Health Ministry recommends that mothers wear a mask and be strict about hygiene while nursing.

Babies display empathy for bullied victims as early as six months.