MoMa Breastfeeding Fylde Coast

28/08/2025

you may find this link interesting "How babies sleep: demedicalising and humanising the issue for child health professionals"

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27/08/2025

A great way to support MoMa Breastfeeding and it won't cause you a penny! Thank you for your support.
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10/08/2025

Please share it with mothers who may benefit from it.
Slowly but surely we are creating more resources.
If you have images of you breastfeeding your baby that you are happy for us to use on our resources, please send them to:
FyldeCoast@momab.org

04/08/2025

World Breastfeeding Week (1st–7th August) is a time to recognise mothers and to draw attention to the systems, relationships and experiences that make breastfeeding possible.

‒ Health professionals and practices that understand, value and support the mother-baby dyad
‒ Workplaces and wider communities that are supportive and accommodating
‒ Family and friends who support the breastfeeding mother
‒ Time with other breastfeeding mothers to learn and share experiences

All these contribute to an environment where breastfeeding can thrive.

MoMa supports mothers to breastfeed their babies, however long that journey lasts. World Breastfeeding Week is a chance to honour them, and to commit ‒ again ‒ to building structures that support breastfeeding.

01/07/2025

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19/06/2025

I am very sad to hear that Naomi has passed away. Her book 'What Mothers Do: especially when it looks like nothing' is one that many of us hold dear and is so helpful for new mothers, especially if they are struggling with adjusting to motherhood.

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We were so very sorry to hear that Naomi Stadlen died on Friday. She was an amazing woman and will be missed by many. What a life well lived – she was an inspiration to us all.

14/06/2025

Gorgeous painting!
Some mothers find that having a warm bath with baby is another way to soothe an unsettled baby

We love spotting breastfeeding art and this beautiful painting by Nathanaëlle Herbelin in the Musée d'Orsay was sent by a loved one to one of our directors.

15/05/2025

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What’s in breastmilk:
1. Water
Breastmilk is composed of about 87% water, which is crucial for keeping your baby hydrated.

2. Proteins
Proteins in breastmilk are essential for your baby’s growth and development.
Whey Proteins: Are highest in early lactation.
Casein Proteins: Casein concentration increases in mature milk and later lactation.

Proteins are highest in premature milk, colostrum and during weaning as an immune defence.

3. Fats
The fats in breastmilk include essential fatty acids, such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid), which are crucial for brain and eye development.
The composition of fats in breast milk changes during each feed and throughout lactation to meet your baby’s developmental needs. The fat content of your milk is directly related to the fullness or emptiness of the breast. The emptier the breast, the higher the fat content.

4. Carbohydrates
The primary carbohydrate in breastmilk is lactose, which provides energy for your baby and aids in calcium absorption. Additionally, breastmilk contains oligosaccharides, which are complex sugars that promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and protect against harmful pathogens.

5. Vitamins and Minerals
Breastmilk is rich in vitamins and minerals essential for your baby’s growth and overall health. These include:
Vitamins A, C, D, E, and K: support immune function, bone health, and overall development.

6. Antibodies and Immune Cells
One of the most remarkable aspects of breast milk is its immune-boosting properties. Breast milk contains antibodies, such as Secretory IgA specifically to protect mucosal surfaces, as well as lysozymes and lactoferrin which help protect your baby from infections and illnesses.

7. Hormones and Growth Factors
Breastmilk contains various hormones and growth factors that have significant effects on the developing baby’s gut, blood vessels, nervous system and endocrine system.

These include:
Prolactin and Oxytocin
Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)
Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF)

07/05/2025

https://neurosciencenews.com/ultra-processed-foods-baby-microbiome-28820/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKIpypleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHn72CsCTSlL-10eO2wsy-9XXNwUP8vL6j2dFTBGBlC7nYBGe_-UuWHdzugxK_aem_jOY2kj8Zr5mAjH1pKCiW1A

A Brazilian study of 728 infants found that ultra-processed foods can harm gut microbiota diversity, with stronger effects in children who were not breastfed.

04/05/2025

22/04/2025

Let’s normalize something: babies waking at night is not only normal…it’s protective.

We hear so much about “sleeping through the night,” like it’s the gold standard of good parenting. But the truth? Waking frequently is biologically wired into our babies on purpose.

Their sleep cycles are short. Their nervous systems are immature. And those frequent wake ups?
They help regulate breathing.
They bring babies out of deep sleep.
They reduce the risk of SIDS.

Night waking is nature’s way of keeping them safe.

It’s not a flaw in your baby’s design. It’s not something that needs to be fixed. Or trained.

So if you’re up tonight (and tomorrow night, and the next), know this:
You’re not spoiling your baby.
You’re supporting their biology.
You’re doing exactly what they need.

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