Nourishy’s freeze-dried breastmilk powder is an excellent option for parents seeking a versatile, convenient way to provide breastmilk’s benefits to their babies and children. Why Freeze-Dried Breastmilk? Freeze-drying breastmilk preserves its nutrients, enzymes and immune-boosting properties, making it more versatile and longer-lasting than traditional freezing. It offers flexibility for parents and allows children at different stages to benefit from the unique properties of breastmilk in a variety of ways. Here’s how to use your powdered breastmilk at different stages: For Babies Rehydration for Bottle Feeding : Prepare by adding purified water to a sterilised bottle, then carefully add the powder. To prevent clumping, you may need to warm the water beforehand. Nourishy’s recommended powder-to-water ratio ensures milk consistency is back to its original form. The instructions provided on your personalised bag label ensure that the powder rehydrates to the original consistency of your breastmilk. Remember to pour the water first and then add the powder. Too much water may not meet the nutritional needs of your baby. Too little water may cause your baby’s kidneys and digestive system to work too hard and may cause your baby to become dehydrated. Warm the bottle by holding it under a stream of warm running water, ensuring water does not enter the bottle or touch the nipple. Alternatively, you can employ a bottle warmer or place the sealed bottle in a bowl of warm waterp. Avoid allowing the bottle nipple to come into contact with the water during warming. Avoid using a microwave, as this can create uneven heating and reduce nutrients. Instead, warm the bottle under running warm water and test the temperature before feeding. Safe Storage Tips : Once rehydrated, use the milk within two hours or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Avoid refreezing rehydrated milk or saving milk left over from a feeding, as this can introduce bacteria. For Toddlers As babies grow, breastmilk powder can be incorporated into their diets in new ways, especially when solid foods are introduced: Nutrient Boost for Solid Foods : Sprinkle the powder into foods like oatmeal, yogurt, or mashed fruits for an extra nutrient boost. Just add a small amount to your toddler’s favourite foods to enhance nutritional value without drastically changing the taste or texture. Preparation Tips : Blend the powder well into the food to ensure smooth consistency and prevent inhalation of dry powder. Use a resealed pouch for freshness, as moisture can cause bacteria to grow. For Older Kids While Nourishy’s breastmilk powder is designed for babies and toddlers, it can also be an enriching supplement for older children, particularly those who may benefit from the immune-boosting properties of breastmilk. Easy Add-In for Snacks : Stir a small amount into smoothies, cereal or even baked goods for added nutrition. This makes it a convenient way to supplement daily meals with essential nutrients as children grow and their nutritional needs change. Convenience for Families on the Go : The powder’s portability makes it a convenient option for travel or busy days, allowing kids of various ages to benefit from its high-quality nutrients retained in freeze dried breastmilk. To learn more about using Nourishy’s freeze-dried breastmilk powder, visit Nourishy’s official guide .

Recovering from a Cesarean section can be a journey filled with challenges. While the focus is often on caring for the new baby, it's equally important to care for a mother's recovery, especially when it comes to healing the C-Section scar. That's where the Novamama Vibrating Massager “THE VIBES” and our “SCAR-GO” Medical Grade Silicone Patches come into play, offering a gentle, effective approach to post-surgical healing. Understanding C-Section Recovery A C-Section is a major abdominal surgery that requires an incision through the abdominal wall and uterus. As with any surgery, the recovery process involves healing the incision site, which eventually becomes a scar. Proper care is crucial to ensure this scar heals well, minimising discomfort and reducing the likelihood of complications. The Role of Novamama in Scar Recovery The Novamama Vibrating Massager isn't just for lactation support; it's a versatile tool that can be repurposed to assist with C-Section scar recovery. This unique combination of our SCAR-GO Silicone Scar Patches and the Novamama Vibrator present a dual-action solution for C-Section scar recovery: Gentle Vibrations Stimulate Healing : The massager's gentle vibrations can help stimulate blood flow to the scar area, promoting healing and reducing inflammation. A Healing Environment : Our medical-grade silicone patches provide a moist healing environment, crucial for scar healing. By covering the scar, they help flatten, soften, and fade the scar appearance, ensuring a smoother and less noticeable scar over time. Pain Relief : The soothing vibrations can also serve as a form of pain relief, helping to alleviate the discomfort often associated with post-surgical scars. Use the warm setting for ultimate comfort. The silicone patches maintains the scar's hydration, preventing itching and discomfort. Scar Tissue Softening : Regular use of the vibrating massager around and on the scar can help break down the scar tissue, making it softer and less pronounced over time. This is important in increasing sensitivity to the area. Used in conjunction with the silicone patches, you can help break down and soften scar tissue, restoring sensitivity and flexibility to the area. How to Use the Novamama for Scar Recovery Wait for Approval : Before you begin, it’s essential to get the green light from your healthcare provider to ensure your wound has healed sufficiently to tolerate gentle massage. This should typically happen 6 weeks postpartum with your OBGYN or Women's Health Physio checkup. Start with Clean Hands and Device : Make sure both your hands and the massager are clean to avoid any risk of infection. Gentle Movements: Use the massager with gentle, very light pressure first around the scar, working your way across the scar. Avoid any direct pressure on the scar until it’s completely healed. You will need to work your way up to getting closer to the scar each day/week. Regular Sessions : Integrate short sessions into your daily routine, gradually increasing the duration as your comfort level improves. Hydrate the Area : Consider using a scar-specific moisturiser or oil to keep the skin hydrated and enhance the massager's glide. Application of SCAR-GO : Apply the silicone patch directly over the clean, dry scar, providing a protective, healing environment. You can wear the scar patch to start for 4-8 hours a day, increasing to 24 hours a day. Each patch can be washed with warm soapy water, reapplied and used until it runs out of stickyness. Taking Care Beyond the Scar C-Section recovery is about more than just the physical healing of a scar; it's about taking care of the overall well-being of the mother. The Novamama Vibrator and Scar Patches are a tool that addresses both physical comfort and emotional wellness, making it a valuable companion during the postpartum recovery phase. Reference: https://www.novamama.com.au/knowledge-base/csectionhealing By Novamama Jun 01

Your breast health is an integral part of your pregnancy and postpartum experience, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. While there is a plethora of information available on caring for your body during pregnancy, one area often overshadowed is the crucial aspect of breast and lactation health. Throughout this transformative journey, your breasts will undergo remarkable changes in preparation for nourishing and sustaining your little one. During pregnancy, your body experiences significant hormonal fluctuations, leading to an increase in blood flow, and the enlargement of milk ducts and mammary glands. These changes may result in tenderness, swelling, and discomfort in your breasts. Thereafter, as you evolve into the postpartum period, your body transitions into the phase of breast milk production, potentially causing engorgement and discomfort and blockages when your milk comes in. Understanding and managing these common changes is pivotal to your breast health and overall well-being. In this concise guide, we'll provide some considerations and valuable insights to help you comprehend the intricate dynamics of your changing breasts, and decide if Lymphatic Breast Massage is right for you.

As a breastfeeding mother, you are everything to your baby – food, comfort and nurturing. Around the clock. It’s a lot of pressure to know you are the sole source of nourishment for your baby and if you are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties, this can send you into spiral of despair. So how do you beat this pressure and protect your own well-being, especially your mental health? The good news is that, according to several recent studies, breastfeeding has positive effects on mothers’ mental health, including better sleep and lower rates of depression. While you may think breastfeeding will mean you get less sleep or you may be told to offer formula at night so you can sleep more, in a study of 6410 women, those who were exclusively breastfeeding took less time to fall asleep, got more sleep overall, had a greater percentage of restorative ‘slow-wave’ sleep and reported less day time fatigue and better health than women who were mixed feeding or formula feeding. Breastfeeding conveys Important benefits to both mothers and babies however much breast milk or however long you breastfeed and some women will need to supplement, so I don’t want to discourage any woman who is breastfeeding in whatever way that she can manage. However, according to Dr Kathleen Kendall- Tackett, Health Psychologist, IBCLC and researcher in this study, “unfortunately, partial breastfeeding does not provide these protections against depression. In fact, in our data, there was no significant difference between mixed-feeding and exclusive formula-feeding in maternal sleep or mental health.” Another area of research is how breastfeeding can switch off the stress response. Research shows that physical and psychological stressors increase inflammation, an important part of the stress response and the most significant risk factor for depression. This means that when inflammation levels are high, there is an increased risk of depression. Breastfeeding is anti-inflammatory. So, as well as reducing the risk of depression in breastfeeding mothers, breastfeeding can also reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes (for YOU!), throughout life. Whether breastfeeding is going well or you are finding it harder than you expected, taking care of you needs to be a priority as you nourish your baby so here are 12 ways to protect your mental health while you are breastfeeding: 1. Get mental health support For support and counselling - if you are in Australia, ask your GP for a mental health plan and a referral to a psychologist. This will entitle you to a number of psychology visits funded by medicare. You can also get counselling, including Telehealth sessions, with a registered health professional and specifically trained psychologists through The Gidget Foundation, this support is fully funded by Medicare. 2. See an IBCLC Breastfeeding problems such as sore nipples and anxiety about milk supply can cause stress, which means it’s important that breastfeeding is supported and problems are addressed promptly and appropriately. If you need help to solve breastfeeding problems , see an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (an IBCLC - this is the gold standard, she has to have thousands of documented hours helping mothers breastfeed and pass a stringent exam). 3. Eat well According to a Harvard medical school health blog, a diet high in refined sugar can affect moods and worsen symptoms of depression. On the other hand a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids can improve brain function and reduce depressive symptoms, so eat a healthy diet including fresh fruits, vegetables, protein and good fats such as oily fish (salmon, sardines and tuna), that are rich in omega 3 fats. If you are a vegetarian, you can add flaxseeds to smoothies and cereal or flaxseed oil to salads to get a dose of Omega 3 fats. Also, instead of sweet treats, try snacks that you can eat with one hand such as avocado, boiled eggs (keep a few in the fridge ready to grab), or hummus on whole grain toast or crackers. 4. Get Sunshine and exercise Exercise will dissipate stress hormones such as adrenalin as it boosts your endorphins (happy hormones), and sunshine will boost your serotonin levels, helping you feel happier and healthier. So pop your baby in a wrap or carrier or a pram and head out for a walk in the fresh air. 5: Try ‘breast sleeping’ It’s not easy to always ‘nap when baby naps’ but if you don’t yet have other children or they can be quietly occupied, you can lie down while baby feeds and as long as you create a safe sleep space – on a firm bed, not a couch or chair – and you aren’t a smoker or affected by medication or alcohol that could impair your responsiveness to your baby, then you can rest and/or doze as baby feeds, day or night. 6. Stop comparing Whether you are looking at a fancy mum’s flat lays or her flat tummy on instagram and wondering why you can’t even find clean clothes or why your baby isn’t sleeping, consider the saying, ‘comparison is the thief of joy.’ Comparing your journey to ‘fancy mum’ is a downer that can send you into a spiral of anxiety and self-doubt. Remind yourself you are the best mum for your baby. You are doing an awesome job. Your baby loves you, just the way you are. 7. Speak up Your partner isn’t a mind reader and if your partner is a man, he will think differently (it’s science!). For instance, if he walks into a room to pick up his phone, he will pick up his phone – he probably won’t notice the dirty cups that need to be washed. Seething about not getting help isn’t good for your mental health so if you are stuck on the couch cluster feeding and starving or feeling upset about the mess, ASK your partner to make dinner, grab the washing, tidy up or whatever. 8. Ignore negative comments Try not to let unhelpful comments about your baby, your boobs or how you are doing this whole mummy job undermine you. It’s nobody else’s business how often you are feeding your baby or how many times he is waking at night. You are the expert about your baby. If you cop any advice that makes you doubt this, filter it by asking, ‘is it safe? Is it respectful? Does it feel right?’ 9. Join a support group You need a cheering squad of other mums who will support you around breastfeeding. People who have your back; who can share sensible information and empathise when the going gets tough. You can join an online group (Try the Boobie Bikkies facebook page) but a real in-person group such as The Australian Breastfeeding Association or La Leche League is great because as well as support and trustworthy information, you get social engagement that is beneficial for your mental health. 10. Netflix and chill Snuggle with your baby and enjoy some skin-to-skin while you relax and watch a movie, especially one that makes you laugh. As you release endorphins (happy hormones) from laughing, snuggling with your baby will release oxytocin, the love hormone that helps you relax as it helps your milk flow. Bonus – you will boost your milk supply and reduce your stress chemicals. 11. Give yourself credit You are doing an awesome job! Whether you are stuck on the couch for hours with a newborn, breastfeeding a wriggly toddler, pumping at work, or feeding your little one several times a night, give yourself a big ‘high five’! You deserve to feel good about the important job you are doing. 12. Keep on breastfeeding It can be a tough gig being everything to your baby, especially in the early days, but you have got this, mama. Breastfeeding is good for your mental health when it is working well. As Lisa says, “I planned so hard for a natural birth, I did the classes, read the books and even prepared for hypnobirthing so when I had a C/section I felt as though my body had failed and I had failed. Breastfeeding was difficult in the beginning but now it’s so lovely and it’s really helped me heal.” Although breastfeeding can offer protection against depression, it’s not a guarantee. So if you do have symptoms of depression or anxiety or at any time you feel you aren’t managing, please seek help. Let your doctor know you are breastfeeding so they can offer treatment that is compatible with breastfeeding. There are medications that are safe for breastfeeding mums so you don’t need to wean if medication is prescribed (ask for safe meds). If you do choose or need to wean, please try to do this gradually if possible because a sudden withdrawal of breastfeeding hormones can see you spiral into a post weaning depression. Reference: https://www.boobiefoods.com.au/blogs/boobie-foods-blog/11-things-you-can-do-to-protect-your-mental-health-while-breastfeeding By Pinky McKay May 03, 2024 Be sure to check out Qiara’s interview with Pinky McKay in Episode 1 of our Podcast Series - Maybe to Baby Microbiome.

Which Qiara product is best for you and what makes our four different boxes unique? Whether you're pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to support your baby's developing immune system, or simply wanting to protect yourself and your family, read about how to get the most out of your probiotics. We often have people asking us which product is best for them and what makes the four different boxes unique. Well, here's the scoop: all of our products contain the same thoroughly researched L. fermentum CECT5716 strain. However, each box has a different dose specifically designed for different life stages. So, whether you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to support your baby's developing immune system, or wanting to protect yourself and your family we've got you covered! Qiara Pregnancy & Breastfeeding - Blue Box – Did you know that Qiara Pregnancy & Breastfeeding (3 billion microorganisms per sachet) can really help pregnant and breastfeeding mums with their gastrointestinal health, digestive function and overall health. This dose can increase the growth of good bacteria and protect and also restore the microbiome during and after taking antibiotics. Plus, it may even relieve symptoms and reduce the occurrence of mild mastitis.

5 Ways To Encourage & Boost Your Milk Supply Fuel Your Body Right There’s a reason that so many mothers feel like a bottomless pit (where hunger never has a full stop) and/or lose a significant amount of weight while breastfeeding. It takes up a lot of energy, robs you of many nutrients if you aren’t replenishing them, and can leave you feeling depleted! While breastfeeding, you’re literally your baby’s life source. Your body needs ample of the right nutrients and a sustainable amount of food, rich in fats and proteins in particular, to keep the milk coming and ensure that it’s enriched with all the nutrients your bub needs. For the most part, getting the nutrients you and your baby need can be surprisingly intuitive. However, aim to eat a varied diet of healthy whole foods, prioritising foods rich in amino acids such as good quality animal protein. Women often do not consume enough protein, and a general rule (especially whilst breastfeeding) is to ensure protein is with every single meal, and if you’re still hungry, it’s your queue to eat more protein! Don’t forget that breastmilk is also exceptionally rich in fat, so ensure you are consuming dietary fats including animal fats, omega fatty acids from fatty fish, activated nuts, seeds, and pure cold pressed oils. Galactagogues such as oats (preferably soured/fermented/cultured as tradition has taught us), dark leafy greens, fennel, flaxseeds, and more are also known to encourage a healthy supply of milk. A herbalist, naturopath or renowned companies have beautiful blends of galactagogue herbs that you can make the most of if you are in need of additional support beyond your diet. To cover all of your nutritional bases, such as iodine and iron that is often depleted in breastfeeding mumma’s, The Mothers Blend is a supplement containing a blend of real and fermented foods rich in probiotics made with pregnant and breastfeeding women in mind. It contains some of the worlds most nutrient-dense foods that will nourish you and your baby while breastfeeding. Learn As Much As You Can About Breastfeeding Before feeling like you need to be increasing your milk supply, you need to know how much milk is normal at each stage of the breastfeeding journey. The best thing you can do to ensure everything is going smoothly is to be informed about breastfeeding in general. Many mums aren’t told by their health professionals that it can take up to four days for any milk to come in. It’s perfectly normal and nourishing for your baby to only have colostrum during those initial days. Unrealistic or misinformed expectations can oftentimes be the biggest factor stopping mums from continuing to breastfeed. There is no doubt that breastfeeding can be challenging. What makes it even harder is not knowing what is normal and putting too much pressure on yourself to produce a bountiful flow of milk from day one. Feed, feed, feed your baby, regularly & fully To produce more milk, your body needs a signal. Something that indicates more milk is required. The best way to send this signal is to feed often and drain the breast as much as possible with each feed. The easiest way to do this is to simply react to your baby’s needs rather than keeping a tight feeding schedule. Give them milk on demand and don’t panic if they want to feed more often than you expected. Newborns have tiny tummies that don’t hold much milk but can digest what they do consume quickly. Frequent feeding allows them to consume a higher volume of milk throughout the day, telling your body to boost breast milk production. It’s also a good idea to encourage each feed to last as long as possible. Constantly draining the breast signals that more milk is needed, often resulting in a healthy supply. If your baby likes to suckle after they have finished drinking, let them. This also lets the body know that more milk is needed. Master The Latch If your baby is feeding regularly but your milk supply isn’t increasing, it could be a poor latch issue. If your baby is struggling to latch on or latch effectively, it likely means that they aren’t getting as much milk as they could be and as a result aren’t draining the breast. The best way to address this issue is to get help from a lactation consultant. If you can, do this from the very start of your breastfeeding journey. This will ensure that you pick up on any issues early and can address them before they turn into habits that are difficult to reverse. Be Kind To Yourself Stress can be a major inhibitor when it comes to breast milk supply. Any new mum will, of course, experience new levels of stress while caring for a newborn. The key is to learn to manage, reduce external stressors (such as learning to say no, or asking for help!) as much as possible and prioritise caring for yourself. Through personal and client experience, whilst feeding, a slow, big and deep breaths in your belly, a long exhale, and then repeat can in itself can help bring on a successful let down. So in amongst stress or chaos, try this, and it can help calm you down and nourish your baby. Practice self-care and be kind to yourself. The breastfeeding journey isn’t something that can ever be perfect or seamless because it is a reactive process between you and your baby that changes constantly. Know that these changes are normal and take any excess pressure off your shoulders. Reference: https://foragedforyou.com/blogs/blog/how-to-increase-your-milk-supply By Foraged For You

Embarking on your breastfeeding journey immediately after a caesarean section (C-section) can be daunting, but with the right information and support, you can help set yourself up for success. For this blog, our Friend of Qiara, Lactamo , has picked the brains of Melissa Hays, from Cocoon and Cradle. Mel is a mama to three, Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Holistic sleep coach, Paediatric nurse, and Midwife. She shares a wealth of knowledge through her Instagram page and free Instagram lives. Impact of C-section on milk production The onset of milk production is primarily triggered by the significant hormonal shifts that happens when your placenta separates from the uterus. It’s this process that tells your body that it’s time to start producing milk, says Mel. Some mums might find that having a C-section may slightly delay this process, although mothers can expect milk to come in between two to six days post-birth. Your body will continue to make colostrum even if your milk is slower to come in. “If you feel like your milk is slow to come in, make sure you reach out for support. Remember, an IBCLC is your breast bestie!” Supporting milk supply post C-section Mel advises that initiating breastfeeding and maintaining skin-to-skin contact as soon as possible post-birth is the best way to breastfeed as soon as possible after birth. This can normally be facilitated in theatre after your baby is born, however, if for some reason this is unable to happen it is important it is facilitated as soon as possible. Try not to worry as you can stimulate your breasts through gentle massage with Lactamo and hand expression until you are able to feed your baby. Risk of engorgement or fluid retention Breastfeeding after a C-section presents unique challenges, one of which is the increased risk of breast engorgement and fluid retention. This is a common experience for mothers who have undergone a C-section, often exacerbated by the medications and intravenous fluids received during and after the surgery. These medical interventions, while necessary for the procedure and recovery, can lead to an accumulation of fluids in the body, including the breasts. This fluid buildup can cause the breasts to become overly full, firm, and painful, a condition known as engorgement. The extra fluids within the body can make it harder for milk to flow as there is additional pressure on the ducts which means they can become narrowed. Additionally, these extra fluids can cause the nipple and areola area to become hard making it more difficult for your baby to latch. If this happens, it is important to address the engorgement proactively and reactively through the use of breast massage as early as possible to limit its impact to your breastfeeding journey. Breast massage benefits “According to the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM), one of the treatments that can help reduce engorgement is breast massage. Two large studies found that breast massage results in a reduction in pain, engorgement, and discomfort,” informs Mel. Gentle breast massage with Lactamo, directed towards the armpit, can significantly alleviate swelling and engorgement and encourage lymphatic drainage. Whilst gentle massage with Lactamo toward the nipple before and during feeding can stimulate the let down reflex and encourage milk flow. In addition, prioritising self-care is essential, not only for your milk supply but also for your overall postpartum recovery. Ensuring adequate nutrition and staying hydrated are fundamental to this process. Comfortable breastfeeding positions Mel advises that finding a comfortable breastfeeding position is important. “I personally find that for mums who have c-sections, one of the most comfortable positions to breastfeed in is the side-lying position.” This position not only offers comfort but also alleviates pressure on the C-section wound. Side lying allows you to feed your baby with minimal support from others to get yourself and your baby into the right position. Mel's top tips for successful breastfeeding post C-section: Engage in immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth. Initiate breastfeeding within the first hour post-birth. Breastfeed frequently, observing your baby’s feeding cues. Unless medically necessary, avoid formula feeding to ensure frequent breastfeeding and adequate milk supply. Seek professional lactation support early. Preparation for breastfeeding with planned C-section Mel suggests that antenatal expressing, or hand expressing colostrum during pregnancy, is a proactive approach to help you prepare for breastfeeding. Early consultation with healthcare providers and lactation professionals is also highly recommended for personalised support and guidance to help make the experience as manageable and rewarding as possible. Reference: https://lactamo.com/blogs/the-circle/breastfeeding-after-a-caesarean-setting-yourself-up-for-success By Kate Brown Dec 10, 2023

We now know from research that probiotics can do wonders for pregnancy and breastfeeding through improving pregnancy outcomes, breastfeeding success, and even passing on those good microbes to your little one. The science of using probiotics to support pregnancy and breastfeeding is a relatively recent and exciting area of research. It was only a decade or so ago that we thought breastmilk was sterile! Imagine that! Researchers first discovered that breastmilk has its own microbiome around 20 years ago, and we’ve learned so much through clinical research and clinical practice since that time.. We now know that it's super important for improving pregnancy outcomes, breastfeeding success, and even passing on those good microbes to your little one. Mums are like the superheroes of the microbiome world. During pregnancy, your microbiome can have a big impact on your pregnancy and baby in utero. But once a baby arrives, the first major colonising event happens during labour and birth. After that, the breastfeeding / feeding method has the biggest influence over your baby's developing microbiome. And check this out - breastmilk is designed to be the perfect food for your little one, packed with everything they need including prebiotics (food for the good bacteria) and probiotics (the actual live good bacteria). How cool is that! Here's some important facts to know - the live bugs in mums and babies' gut, as well as in breastmilk, can be impacted by a lot of common factors. This means that things like antibiotics, diet, and lifestyle choices can all have an effect on the good bacteria in our bodies. It's important to be mindful of these factors and do what we can to support our microbiome health:- Poor diet – low fibre, high sugar, and processed carbs, a fairly standard Australian diet Stress - including birth trauma Antibiotics – over 50% mums and bubs require antibiotics in modern birthing practices and postpartum. Although necessary to fight and prevent infection, antibiotics also reduce levels of good bacteria and disrupt the microbiome . Other medications - acid inhibitors and pain medications Any birth intervention Compromised gut microbiome - previous to pregnancy / breastfeeding We can't always rely on our gut and breastmilk microbiome to be optimal. It's because these factors are quite common and can be impacted by various things. That's why the strain of probiotic found in Qiara ( L.Fermentum CECT5716) is really special. It's able to not just work in the gut, but also transfer to breastmilk, breast tissue, and onto the baby via breastmilk. That way, it can work its magic in all three places! So it’s not really a question of “why would I take Qiara” but more “Why wouldn’t I”!!