MAMA Lab
47 College Road B3M1P7 Halifax, NS, Canada

Hey moms! If you are breastfeeding a baby less than 6 months old and are interested in participating in research, email us at [email protected] or call/text (902) 222-7371 for more information! *We have all appropriate COVID-19 safety measures in place and can maintain social distancing at all times*

What feeding positions are your favourite? Check out this article from La Leche League for more information on the most comfortable holds and positions for you and your baby! https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/positioning/

NEW Series: 10 Valuable Tips for Successful Breastfeeding Today we are focusing on part 1: Hold your baby skin-to-skin Both mom and partner can hold the baby skin to skin! You will want to do this as much as possible in the first days and weeks after birth. Holding your baby skin to skin helps:... - Breastfeeding - Keeps baby warm - Regulate your baby's blood sugar - Reduce your baby's crying and stress - Promote bonding - Your baby recover from birth Stay tuned for more posts as we go through all ten tips! You can find all the tips here https://www.canada.ca//valuable-tips-successful-breastfeed (image from Canva)

Canada's Food Guide recommends to choose "healthy" fats (unsaturated fats) rather than "unhealthy" fats (saturated fats). Here is a list of foods that have healthy fats and unhealthy fats to help make food choices during pregnancy!

Did you know that breast milk contains a large amount of indigestible sugars known as human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs)? These sugars don’t provide energy to the baby. Instead, they feed the bacteria that live in the baby’s gut (the microbiome)! These HMOs are believed to be important for developing the baby’s immune system. If you’re interested in learning more about HMOs, check out this review article published last month Human milk oligosaccharides: Shaping the infant gut microbiota and supporting health, by Walsh, C., Lane, J. A., van Sinderen, D., & Hickey, R. M. (2020). Journal of Functional Foods, 72, 104074. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2020.104074

Are you worried about not being able to breastfeed your baby if you contract COVID-19? WHO and CDC both recommend to continue breastfeeding after contracting COVID-19 but to wash your hands frequently and wear a mask. Check out these links for more information: http://ow.ly/uero50C20Gw https://www.cdc.gov//mater/covid-19-and-breastfeeding.html

Are you wondering how to tell if your baby is hungry or full? Check out this resource for some great information, and tips for telling when to feed your baby! https://www.healthychildren.org//Is-Your-Baby-Hungry-or-Fu