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That’s right! Our founder and CEO, Lauren, is heading to Nepal to do customer and product research, and also to learn about their techniques and culture around breastfeeding. 

So, why? Nepal is one of the countries that has been very successful in implementing the Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, and it’s currently estimated that around 66% of babies under 6 months are breastfed, and the rate of children still breastfeeding at 2 years is around 89% (reported by the World Health Organization (WHO)). 

The recommendation by WHO is currently to have at least 6-months of exclusive breastfeeding. And we will emphasise the at least part. They say that it is ideal to provide breastmilk for up to 2 years since it can still provide the crucial nutrients and energy they need during this time. 

Our current customer discovery has been predominantly with caucasian, middle class moms in the United States, but we recognize that the challenges faced with breastfeeding are on a global scale so we want to continue to learn about the challenges women face with breastfeeding with as much variation and diversity as we can. 

In order to be able to address the global market, we need to be able to discover the challenges that women face in countries that have the worst breastfeeding continuity rates (the U.S. is one of the worst), as well as learn from the challenges that moms are able to overcome in countries that have some of the best breastfeeding rates (Nepal is one of the best). 

“Because Nepal has some of the best breastfeeding rates in the whole world, I firmly believe it is crucial to parallel our research, which began here in the U.S. identifying what the primary barrier is to breastfeeding, and discover what women who experience nipple confusion and latching issues in Nepal are doing to cope.

Is it some angle they position the baby at? Some sort of cultural guidance that is passed down from generation to generation?”  - Lauren Wright 

She will be working with Dr. Prakash Sunder Shrestha, President of the Nepal Breastfeeding Promotion Forum, to conduct her research. 

The Natural Nipple will be the first company to recognize a problem at the clinical level and continue to do global research to make the best possible solution for families worldwide. Here are some of the questions she’ll be asking the women, 

• Did you experience difficulty latching in your breastfeeding journey?
• If so, what do you think caused that?
• What do you think helped you through that?
• Did you experience difficulty latching if/after you introduced a bottle?
• What do you look for when you buy a bottle? What kind of bottles have you tried? What made one better than another?

When Lauren conducted her first study on what the common barriers to prolonged breastfeeding are, she found that among the women she surveyed Nipple Confusion was the most common. 

Data from our survey conducted with currently and previously breastfeeding mothers. In our study, Nipple Confusion includes confusion related to shape and feel of the nipple and breast, as well as confusion caused by the difference in milk flow rate between the mothers' breast and the bottle nipple. *Deficiency has many variables, which includes if a mother gave birth preterm which impacts her milk supply.



Her goal is to find out if Nipple Confusion is one of the larger issues in Nepal as well, and what other challenges women there face. 

But you can hear more about it from her! Watch the interview with Lauren to learn more about her goals on her voyage to Nepal.

Throughout new-motherhood, breasts can be tender and having a little one struggling to latch on doesn’t help with the pain.

However, when momma has a better understanding of what exactly causes this pain, and how to improve or reduce it, then she can conquer and feed like the queen she is!

During breastfeeding period, most of the mothers are worrying much about their milk supply. Thousands of questions running through their mind, is my baby having enough milk? Is my milk production enough? What shall I do or any food shall I eat during my breastfeeding period? Don’t worry about it; you are not the only one who facing this problem. Since breast milk is the only source of nutrition for newborn babies, most of the new moms are worrying about the breast milk production, as well as the growth curve of the little one.
In fact, there are many foods enable increasing of breast milk, and they can be obtained easily in life. After reading this article, you might don’t have to spend extra on buying supplements to boost your milk supply.

1. Asparagus
Water makes up 93% of asparagus’s composition it is a high fiber food.  Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium. It is rich with vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. It can be steamed or fry lightly with some olive oil or with other vegetable.

2. Salmon
Salmon is rich in essential fatty acids and Omega-3, which are considered a super food. Adding salmon intro your diet, it makes the breast milk more nutritious. Salmon is very easy to prepare, you can grill, pan-friend or steam and serve as a main dish.
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​3. Green Leafy Vegetables
​Green leafy vegetables are very nutrient and healthy, such as spinach, kale, fenugreek leaves, and mustard greens. Greens are the Number One food you can eat regularly to help improve your health and boost your milk supply. You should add at least one portion of green leafy vegetables in your daily diet.

4. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is easy to prepare and it is great in rich in energy and fiber. It is also good in controlling diabetes post-delivery. Having oatmeal with some fruits for breakfast is always easy and a good choice. Nutritionists recommend adding oats to any diet to increase breast milk production; you can try eating oat cookies as well.
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5. Brown Rice
There are researches shown that brown rice enhances breast milk production. It is also highly beneficial to the mother by giving her more energy and contributing to a healthy direction. Soak brown rice for half an hour and pressure cook it. Eat it with vegetables.

6. Unripe Papaya
​Unripe papaya has been used as a natural sedative which may help you to relax and feed baby better. This fruit can be cooked in for thai-inspired soups, salads and noodle dishes. Unripe papaya is considered one of the best fruits to increase breast milk

7. Almonds / NutsNuts containing many vitamins and minerals especially rich in Vitamin E and omega-3, they are gluten free, and low on the glycemic index. You can eat variety of nuts such as almond, peanuts, cashew nut raw or find almond supplements to increase milk supply.

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8. Sweet Potato

Sweet potato is rich in carbohydrates, which is a major source of potassium. It is rich in vitamin C, B-complex, and a muscle relaxant mineral – magnesium. You can baked a sweet potato, make some cakes or pudding for dessert

9. Brewer’s Yeast
Brewer’s yeast is good serving as a dietary supplement for breastfeeding mom. It is rich with protein, iron, and vitamin B, which can be used to support lactation and boost your milk supply. Some research also found that vitamin B can improve the depression symptom. A mother’s mood does impact a lot of your milk supply during breastfeeding.
10. Water
​Water is the main and the most important component in our body. A mom supply about 700-850ml of milk every day during breastfeeding, meanwhile, extra intake of water is very important. Make sure you drink at least 10 glasses of water per day.

A balancing in daily diet and the most important, try to have a balance meal everyday with all kind of nutritious food. The last tip for you mama, keep nursing! Your baby is better than any other method to boost your breast milk, happy breastfeeding!

Parents, we know mornings can be hectic around the house. Especially if you have little ones running around making it impossible for you to sit down with your coffee and read or watch the news. Or even leisurely read a blog post. That’s why we’ve decided to make it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest research and advice from The Natural Nipple.

   While you’re running around making sure your household is running as smooth as possible, and even while you’re breastfeeding your newborn you can get a quick update from us. All you have to do is ask Alexa.

   To hear from The Natural Nipple, it’s as simple as, going into your Alexa app, searching for The Natural Nipple, and then clicking "enable."

  “Alexa, what’s the news for today?” And you’ll get an update from us. We’ll cover our latest findings in our research to help keep you informed, and we’ll also include advice, tips, and some “good to know” facts about breastfeeding, and infant and maternal health.

  To add The Natural Nipple news briefing skill to your Alexa, simply click the link below, and stay in the know.

Enable The Natural Nipple Alexa skill now!

For most mothers with preterm births, the right word is more PANIC. Having a preterm baby, while incredible, can be really scary and stressful for the parents at first.

A preterm birth is a birth that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation, as oppose to normal gestation which usually takes about 40 weeks. These births can even happen as being as early as 23 weeks.

Subscribe to our podcast to hear us discuss with experts topics around the challenges parents face with breastfeeding, as well as other challenges that arise when you have a baby. 

During breastfeeding period, most of the mothers are worrying much about their milk supply. Thousands of questions running through their mind, is my baby having enough milk? Is my milk production enough? What shall I do or any food shall I eat during my breastfeeding period? Don’t worry about it; you are not the only one who facing this problem. Since breast milk is the only source of nutrition for newborn babies, most of the new moms are worrying about the breast milk production, as well as the growth curve of the little one.

In fact, there are many foods enable increasing of breast milk, and they can be obtained easily in life. After reading this article, you might don’t have to spend extra on buying supplements to boost your milk supply.