Breastfeeding

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

Breastfeeding is a special and challenging period. Learn how to plan a balanced menu that will support the mother’s health and the quality of her milk.

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Breastfeeding

Smoker or taking medication? Maybe you shouldn’t breastfeed. True or false?

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A baby bottle with the closest feeding experience to natural nursing

The MDA Milk Bank laboratory checks donated breast milk before giving it to babies in need.

MDA Milk Bank feeds babies whose mothers were murdered or kidnapped


Myths and facts: Answers to the toughest breastfeeding questions

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we've compiled the most common breastfeeding questions. Experts provide crucial information and tips for both new and experienced mothers.

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"I Told Him: 'Either We Invent a Solution Ourselves, or I Stop Breastfeeding'"

Breast pumps can make nursing frustrating for many mothers. After facing difficulties themselves, a couple created a pump that mimics a baby’s tongue.


Mothers on the frontlines: A glimpse into the milk bank saving babies' lives during wartime

Hundreds of mothers nationwide contribute to Magen David Adom (MDA) National Bank, aiding premature and vulnerable babies in hospitals and those affected by maternal tragedies.


Hostile groups could send supplies with toxins to harm Israeli infants

Magen David Adom warns against currently accepting donations of human breast milk from overseas.

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Breast milk donations called for by Health Ministry

Families or medical officials who care for babies, and women who are willing to donate breast milk, can contact milkbank@mda.org.il; on WhatsApp 0526344101; or by phone to 073-260200

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Infant cries prompt breast milk release, new discovery shows

Researchers found that once prompted, this flood of hormones continues for about five minutes before tapering off.

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What postpartum depression medications can you take while breastfeeding?

Discover safe medications for breastfeeding women dealing with postpartum depression. Don't let fear hold you back from seeking help.


Maolac combines AI with breastmilk to make tummies feel better

With its new products, the Israeli company hopes to make a lasting impact on the immune-boosting food market.

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10,000 Liters: How did she pump so much breast milk?

Elizabeth Anderson-Sierra, 35, holds the Guinness World Record for largest breast milk donation, sharing her extraordinary journey amidst challenges.


Can a kiss on the lips be fatal for babies?

An expert and mother from Tiny Hearts Education, a company that provides infant care education, explained kisses can cause babies to die thanks to neonatal herpes.

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20% of children live with unsafe levels of chemical toxins - study

Exposure to PFAs has been associated with reduced vaccine response in children, increasing the risk of exposure to deadly diseases. It has also been associated with reduced birth weight and cancer.

The i2/4 BABY button system has been okayed by the Transport Ministry