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Breastfeeding

January 28

Iya Villania Brought Home Bags Of Breast Milk From Mexico

Iya Villania's frozen liquid gold survived the 19-hour journey from Mexico to Manila via Los Angeles.

In November 2019, Iya Villania attended a press junket for the movie Jumanji: The Next Level in Mexico. The mom of two was thankful for alone-time, but she'd be away from her kids, Primo and Leon, and husband, Drew Arellano. But Iya
Breastfeeding

January 20

Try These New Reusable Breast Milk Bags NOT Made of Plastic

The reusable, non-plastic breast milk bags are safe to use in the oven, microwave, and freezer.

A breastfeeding mom essential — especially if she's pumping and storing breast milk for her baby — are breast milk containers or bags. Many moms opt for breast milk bags because container bottles are too bulky and take so much space in
Breastfeeding

January 5

Can Breast Milk Get Freezer Burn?

Freezer burn can cause your frozen milk to have a strange smell.

There are times when moms can’t breastfeed their babies readily, so many mothers decide to express their milk and store it in their freezers to give their infants later. But even when you already know how to properly store breast milk, it can
Breastfeeding

November 12

Breast Milk Storage: Can Babies Drink Cold Breast Milk?

When a baby is hangry, can you feed her milk that comes straight from the fridge?

Breastfeeding moms who store frozen expressed breast milk are used to thawing the milk inside the refrigerator overnight, or warming the milk container first before letting the baby drink it. But have you ever wondered whether it’s safe for baby to consume
Breastfeeding

September 5

Breast Milk Changes Composition Throughout the Day

This could be the answer to how you can get your baby to sleep throughout the night.

Breast milk is amazing because it is enough as the sole nutrition for your baby for the first six months. It contains antibodies, so your baby has a first line of defense against illnesses. No other milk can replicate the protection breast
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August 19

Karel Marquez Donates Breast Milk to a Preemie Baby in Need

Karel Marquez deep-freezes her excess breast milk, which she has a lot of, although she has not actually used a breast pump to collect her liquid gold.

It only took one message for Karel Marquez Fariñas to donate her excess breast milk to another mom in need. The actress gave her breast milk to her friend, businesswoman Cesca Rivas, for the latter's preemie son, Liam.“I have only about 42 bags of
Breastfeeding

August 4

Pag-iimbak ng Breast Milk: Gaano ang Itatagal Nito sa Iba-Ibang Temperatura?

Ito ang mga dapat malaman ng mga nursing mama sa pag-express at pag-iimbak ng breast milk

Bakit nga ba tinatawag ng mga tao na “liquid gold” ang gatas ng ina? Simple lang. Dahil ito ang pinakamainam na pagkain na matatanggap ng iyong baby.Maraming benepisyo ito gaya ng mga antibodies na nagbibigay ng proteksyon sa bagong panganak na baby
Breastfeeding

August 3

Hindi Mo Kailangang Punuin ang Freezer ng Breast Milk Pagbalik Mo sa Trabaho

Gaano nga ba karaming breast milk ang kailangang ipunin para iwan kay baby bago bumalik sa trabaho?

Isa ito sa inaalala ng mga mommy sa kanilang pagbabalik sa trabaho matapos ang kanilang maternity leave: Gaano kadaming breast milk ang kailangang ipunin? Ang totoo, hindi naman kailangang magmistulang baka para masiguro ang nutrisyon ng iyong anak. Binigyang-diin ito ng isang
Breastfeeding

July 18

Karel Marquez Breast Milk Letdown Overnight Storage Tip

If you don’t have a mini-refrigerator at home, try this nighttime letdown storage tip

In the first few months after giving birth, not only are new moms recovering from childbirth (which is more challenging if they had a C-section); they’re also establishing their milk supply and breastfeeding. Since a month ago, after Karel Marquez-Fariñas gave birth to her
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July 10

Marian Rivera Donates Her Breast Milk

Marian has been vocal about her commitment to breastfeeding, encouraging other moms to do the same despite the many nursing challenges they may encounter.

Yesterday, July 9, 2019, Dingdong Dantes proudly shared on Instagram that his “superwoman” wife, Marian Rivera, shared her “thousands of milliliters of breastmilk” to infants who don’t have access to it and need it the most.“There are many things I admire about
Breastfeeding

June 24

Lactation Breaks: Breastfeeding Moms Can Demand for It

If you are a working mom, you have rights as a nursing mom.
Breastfeeding

April 16

Mom Pumps Breast Milk in Singapore to Send to Son in Philippines

She had to plan carefully to ensure that he never ran out of milk.

Breastfeeding and immediate skin-to-skin contact was part of Tin Bautista-Quimpo’s simple birth plan, but due to circumstances beyond her control, she had to undergo an emergency C-section and her son, Matteo’s first meal was formula milk. Because of this, the new mom
Breastfeeding

September 11

Mom 'Breastfed' Son in PH While She Was in London for a Year!

Here's the story of how this mom and her husband was committed to provide her son breast milk.

Breastfeeding is a choice and a commitment many new moms take because they know the benefits that come with providing that precious liquid gold (not only for their child but for their well-being as well). It does come with challenges like maintaining
Breastfeeding

July 30

My Expressed Breast Milk Tastes Funny. Is It Safe for Baby?

One mom from our Smart Parenting Village described her breast milk as "soapy." Was that normal?

Moms who choose to exclusively breastfeed know just how precious this “liquid gold” is, and every drop counts when it comes to pumping and storing your breast milk stash. But how do we really know if expressed breast milk is still safe
Babies

July 19

5 Mom-Recommended Breast Milk Storage Bags (Tried and Tested!)

Our Smart Parenting Village nursing moms share the best and most cost-efficient breast milk bags.

Breastfeeding means that you are your baby's ultimate source of nourishment. You'll need to supply your little one with your precious liquid gold even when you're back at work or just out and about. To do that, you need to express milk
Breastfeeding

June 28

Mom Donates 3,549 Liters of Breast Milk (It Should Be a Guinness Record!)

Pumping breast milk has become a full-time job for this mom of two

Moms know breast milk is the ultimate superfood for babies. Many of our discussions in our Facebook group Smart Parenting Village revolve around increasing breast milk supply, proper storage, and even breast milk donations. Because sharing this liquid gold is caring, right?Over
Breastfeeding

March 27

This is How Much Breast Milk You'll Need Before Returning To Work

So how much breast milk should you have stored before returning to work?

Breastfeeding moms who are heading to work after a maternity leave have this concern often about their breast milk: How much stash do I need exactly? The good news is you don't need to milk yourself like a cow to make sure
Breastfeeding

March 2

Storing Breast Milk: How Long Does It Last in Room Temp, Ref, and Freezer?

The guideline every nursing mama need to know about expressing and storing breast milk, plus how to thaw it before offering it to baby.

People call breast milk "liquid gold" for a good reason. It's simply the best milk your baby can receive. You know the benefits: Antibodies that protect newborns from illnesses and cash savings that could have been spent on formula and sterilizer. And
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August 3

Iya Villania Shares Genius Breast Milk Storage Tip

Plus, watch Nate Alcasid show off his vocal chops, Kylie Padilla gives sneak peek of unborn son's face, and more!

Iya Villania shares genius breast milk storage tipNow that her son Primo is eating solid food, the celebrity mom discovered a practical tip to storing her breast milk: "To store my breastmilk in 2-3oz portions so that less milk is wasted when
Getting Pregnant

April 24

7 Things I Wish I Had When I Was Pregnant and Breastfeeding

Today's mom is fortunate to have these pregnancy and breastfeeding essentials.

During our first "Smart Parenting Baby Shower" last April 22 at Crown Plaza Galleria, our concessionares showcased products that promised to make life as a preggo easier. Here are some that I wished already existed for expecting women 10 years ago. 1. A

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