Mommy’s Milk: Human Milk Research Biorepository

In this @UndarkMagazine article, find out what Mommy’s Milk founder and director Dr. Christina Chambers had to say about the need for research on whether breast milk from moms who receive vaccines might protect children from infections, including COVID-19. https://www.salon.com//can-vaccinated-breast-milk-protect/

Mommy’s Milk is now enrolling breastfeeding moms who are taking Motegrity (prucalopride) for constipation. Participation includes phone interviews + breast milk samples. Volunteers receive up to $125 for completing this research study. See if you qualify! https://mommysmilkresearch.org/motegrity/

It's National Women's Health Week! What's the next step on your health journey? #NWHW #FindYourHealth

This year has been a struggle for many, especially for moms. Send an e-card to show your support and affirmation to the moms in your life! https://learn-more.mothertobaby.org/showloveformoms/

While being a mother means caring for others, today we celebrate YOU! Have a Happy #MothersDay and take care of YOURSELF today!

This #MMHWeek2021 is about investing in maternal mental health. This can include women & birthing people investing in their own #mentalhealth through self-care and self-love. Share a photo of how you are investing in yourself! #maternalMHmatters #realmotherhood @thebluedotproject

Investing in midwives leads to healthier families, more productive communities, and more robust health systems. #IDM2021 #SoWMy #Midwives

World Maternal Mental Health Day draws attention to essential mental health concerns for mothers and families. Many different organizations around the world are coming together to increase awareness of and decrease the stigma surrounding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. #EndTheStigma #WMMHday #maternalMHmatters #mmhweek2021

We are actively enrolling breastfeeding women with #COVID19 exposure into our research study. Participation involves providing a breast milk, nasal, saliva, blood and stool sample from mom, and nasal, blood and stool sample from child. Not all samples are required. Learn more https://mommysmilkresearch.org/participate

Questions about the #COVID19 vaccine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? Get up to date info from the @MotherToBaby Fact Sheet. https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/covid-19-vaccines/

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding have very little info on whether #COVID19vaccines will affect their pregnancy or their baby. Dr. Chambers talks to 10New...s ABC San Diego KGTV about our studies for pregnant and breastfeeding moms who have received the vaccine and how MotherToBaby is working to get expecting and nursing moms the info they need. https://www.10news.com//in-depth-should-pregnant-or-breast Visit MotherToBaby’s fact sheet for up-to-date info about the vaccines: https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/covid-19-vaccines/

Join us in celebrating #WorldBreastPumpingDay today!

We’re thrilled to have received the 1st complete set of samples from a breastfeeding mom who received a #COVID19 vaccine and is participating in our study! Her participation and the participation of other nursing moms will help us learn about the use of these vaccines while breastfeeding and whether the immunity that a mom develops is passed to her baby in breast milk. #BreastMilkResearch

#BreastIsBest, and baby knows it! Read this interesting article about a newborn’s breast crawl and how you can help facilitate this natural reflex! https://www.healthline.com/health/breastfeeding/breast-crawl

@LaLecheLeagueUSA, a charity that supports breastfeeding efforts internationally, extends their support and community to transgender and non-binary parents. This announcement falls in line with their mission to help parents worldwide by providing encouragement, information, and education to promote breast and chestfeeding for healthy infant development. Find out more at https://www.insider.com/breastfeeding-charity-trans-and-non

Get ready to fall back! Daylight savings time ends this Sunday Nov. 1 what will you do with the extra hour in your day? https://www.vox.com//daylight-saving-time-2020-ends-sunday

Halloween is different this year, but there are still ways to stay safe and have family fun! https://www.healthychildren.org//Halloween-COVID-Safety-Ti #Halloween2020

UC San Diego Health reports on how NICU cameras allow parents and distant family members to stay connected to newborns in intensive care. Read more about this successful initiative here: https://www.wfmz.com//article_6a2a5ffe-dcc1-11ea-8394-efee

Fun update for one of our wonderful collaborators! The San Diego Mother’s Milk Bank has changed its name to the University of California Health Milk Bank. If you are interested in donating breast milk, contact [email protected]

Our colleague and @UCSDHealth maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Tarsa contributes to @USNews article on steps to help promote a safe and healthy pregnancy. https://health.usnews.com//art/pregnancy-and-prenatal-tips

A new study suggests new moms with COVID-19 are unlikely to pass the virus to their babies during the newborn period if they follow certain health precautions. The study included moms who were breastfeeding. Read more here: https://www.cnn.com//covid-breastfeeding-guidan/index.html

Milk, created by photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor, is a photo series depicting the realities of breastfeeding. Find her work and read her interview here: https://www.buzzfeednews.com//these-pictures-show-the-real

Newsweek has listed UC San Diego Health among the best maternity hospitals in the United States for 2020. Check out the full list here: https://www.newsweek.com/best-maternity-care-hospitals-2020

New moms are struggling to get much needed breastfeeding support amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts suggest planning ahead during pregnancy can help. Read here: https://www.vogue.com//new-moms-pandemic-searching-for-bre

You’ve heard that #BreastIsBest, but could exercise make it even better? Check out findings from a recent study, covered in @USNews: https://www.usnews.com//exercise-might-make-breast-milks-g

We are proud to support Black Breastfeeding Week this August 25-31. Join us in celebrating Black mothers and everyone who collectively supports their breastfeeding goals. Find out more about this week’s activities at facebook.com/blackbreastfeedingweek. #ReviveRestoreReclaim #BBW2020 #NBM20 #WBW2020

"Our findings suggest breast milk itself is not likely a source of infection for the infant," says Dr. Chambers to KPBS about our newly published study examining #SARSCoV2 infection in 18 breastfeeding women positive for #coronavirus. #COVD19 https://www.kpbs.org//ucsd-study-covid-19-unlikely-to-pas/

In honor of #BlackBreastfeedingWeek, there is a free screening of the documentary, Chocolate Milk on Wed, August 26, 2020 at 6 pm-8:30 pm. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with film director Elizabeth Bayne. Register by 8/24/20: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-chocolate-milk- #NBM20