More and more mommies swear by breastfeeding because it provides various benefits for both babies and their mothers.
It can lower the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, aid in weight loss, decrease postpartum bleeding and more rapid uterine involution, help boost baby's immune system, and the list goes on.
To commemorate Breastfeeding Week, we're giving a special shout out to celebrity moms who champion breastfeeding and the value of breastmilk at the time of COVID-19 pandemic.
Get to know their breastfeeding journey in these powerful photos.
Hindi lamang isang beses nahagip ng camera ang Kapuso Primetime Queen na si Marian Rivera performing mommy duties sa kanyang panganay na anak na si Zia. Sa larawang ito, na kuha noong pre-wedding party nina Dra. Vicki Belo at Hayden Kho, makikita na nagbe-breastfeed si Marian kay Baby Zia habang nakatayo naman sa kanyang tabi ang Kapuso Primetime King at asawa na si Dingdong Dantes.
Katulad ng kanyang Ate Zia, breastfed din ang pangalawang anak nina Marian at Dingdong na si Baby Ziggy. Proud “Padede mom” ang Kapuso actress at tinutulungan din niya ang kanyang mga kapwa ina at pati na mga sanggol sa pamamagitan ng pagdo-donate ng kanyang “liquid gold.”
Former Dabarkad Isabelle Daza posted this photo in April 2018 and wrote: "My mum told me that “the secret to happiness is being grateful for everything you have. Not constantly wanting more or what others have.” I'm so grateful every day for this baby boy. He is worth the sleepless nights and the weight gain."
Isabelle calls his son "nugget" and he was born on April 1, 2018.
Former Sexbomb dancer Aifha Medina aptly captioned her beautiful photo "love in every drop."
Sexbomb Aifha gave birth to Baby Adi on June 29, 2018, at St. Luke's Medical Center.
On December 3, 2018, Kapuso actress Rich Asuncion gave birth to Baby bela.
Isabella Brie Mudie completes the #mudsquad.
Artist/musician Saab Magalona says there's nothing quite like the experience of breastfeeding.
According to Saab, when Baby Pancho was still in the hospital, he was fed through a tube every three hours. They trained his swallowing through cup feeding and when they got the go signal from the doctors, they started trying to directly breastfeed every three hours. It took over two weeks of failed attempts before Baby Pancho finally latched successfully and continuously.
Kylie Padilla is a proud breastfeeding mama to Baby Alas.
The actress admits she had her own share of struggles with breastfeeding and she had troubles latching on both sides. She wrote on her IG: "It's hard to watch him get frustrated when he cannot latch during our AM feeds but we are slowly learning and working through it since I really want us to reap all the benefits of breastfeeding. Not to mention the high that it gives both of us."
'StarStruck' Avenger Nadine Samonte goes out on a date with husband Richard Chua while breastfeeding their daughter, Baby Heather Sloane, as seen in this photo.
Sulat ni Nadine sa kanyang IG account. "Totoo sinasabi nila na nakakapagod maging isang ina pero para sa'yo anak ko hindi ako mapapagod hindi ako magsasawang mahalin at alagaan ka. Kahit gabi gabi tayo gising okay lang 'yun kung sa ganun paraan tayo magba-bonding... Lahat ng paghihirap ko dati para mabuo ka lang ibang klase pala talga ang kapalit. Naku, anak ko, mahal na mahal kita."
Pinuri ng mga netizens ang aktres na si Gladys Reyes nang minsan itong mag-post ng larawan kung saan siya ay nagbe-breastfeed sa kanyang bunso na si Gavin Cale.
Proud breastfeeding mom si Gladys sa kanyang bunso!
Minsan nang nag-react sa isang netizen ang asawa ng Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda na si Neri Naig nang punahin ito sa pag-post niya ng larawan kung saan nagbe-breastfeed siya kay Baby Miguel Alfonso.
Sinagot ni Neri ang netizen at sinabing hindi kayabangan ang pagpapakain at pag-aaruga sa sariling anak.
Habang nasa makeup room bago sumalang sa '24 Oras,' nag-breastfeed muna ang 'Chika Minute' host na si Iya Villania sa anak na si Baby Primo.
Kitang-kita naman ang epekto ng breastfeeding kay Baby Primo!
Breastfeeding advocate din ang dating aktres na si Jennica Garcia-Uytingco. Sa katunayan may binuo pang grupo si Jennica para sa mommies na tulad niya na naglalayon na makatulong sa pag-aalaga ng mga sanggol.
Kitang-kita naman ang klase ng alaga na ibinibigay ni Jennica kay Baby Athena Mori.
TV host Bianca Gonzalez wrote on her IG account: "I think breastfeeding is the TOUGHEST part of being a new mom.. tougher than pregnancy and giving birth combined."
Bianca's Baby Lucia is growing healthy and pretty!
Former TV host and actress Mariel Rodriguez shared she survived Baby Isabella's latching for an hour, two hours, cluster feedings, colicky, and all. She also had to battle her milk supply issues. But she wouldn't have it any other way.
Mariel encourages all moms to breastfeed their babies because they surely won't regret it. Pretty Baby Isabella is proof of that!
'StarStruck' alumna gave birth to Baby Aislah Rose in July 2018 and was very vocal about her struggles in breastfeeding. Part of a caption in her Instagram account wrote: "Breastfeeding makes me feel supernatural but also used to make me just wanna cry out of frustration! The episodes I had with mastitis was awful, and then I was told that my one breast most probably won't produce milk anymore. Despite all that I just couldn't give up..."
Jewel Mische promised herself she'd never nurse without a cover or nurse in front of people but she admitted on her Instagram account that she broke that the day Aislah was born. She also swore to never post a picture like that one shown until she became a mom.
After giving birth to her daughter Thylane Katana on January 1st, Kapuso actress Solenn Heussaff is seen breastfeeding her baby at the hospital.
Solenn Heussaff claimed that breastfeeding baby Thylane is her passion.
Rochelle Pangilinan is a proud breastfeeding mom to Shiloh Jayne.
Pansin ang magandang epekto ng breastfeeding sa lusog at sigla ni baby Shiloh Jayne.
Creative Director and co-founder of Sunnies Martine Cajucom-Ho proudly shares that she's very hands-on when it comes to her daughter Penelope Martine Ho. In the picture above, Martine shares that she's been breastfeeding her firstborn since its birth on June 4.
Penelope Martine Ho is the daughter of Martine Cajucom and TV personality turned businessman Cliff Ho. She was born on June 4 at Waverly Private Hospital in South-East Melbourne, Australia.
'Unang Hirit' and 'Eat Bulaga' host Luane Dy shared a snapshot of her breastfeeding her baby last June 9.
It was on May 2, 2020, when Luane Dy and Carlo Gonzales announced the birth of Baby Jose Christiano through an Instagram post. In the caption, she mentioned how giving birth has led her to appreciate motherhood.
Actress and model Vanessa Matsunaga is a proud breastfeeding mom to her children Isabella and David. In a post made on May 7, Vanessa described motherhood as a “crazy ride” and that she's proud of her “journey, determination and love beyond measure.”
Vanessa Matsunaga gave birth to her daughter, Isabella, on March 11, 2016. Her son David, on the other hand, was born on October 18, 2018.
Influencer and businesswoman Tricia Gosingtian has been breastfeeding her son Leo Gabunada since his infancy on April 11, 2020. As an owner of the fashion line, Hinhin World, Tricia shares with her followers that she's thinking of creating dresses that'll suit breastfeeding moms like her.
Leandro Gabunada, or Leo for short, was born through an emergency cesarean section on April 11, 2020. During the announcement of his birth, Tricia Gosingtian described her son as their “little fighter.”
Social media influencer Kryz Uy has been sharing snippets of her journey as a new mom through her vlogs. In one of the videos, she openly discussed breastfeeding her little baby bundle of joy named Scott Knoa.
Parents Slater Young and Kryz Uy welcomed the birth of their son Scott Knoa on June 2, 2020, at 7.9 lbs.
In time for Breastfeeding Week, Max Collins shares her breastfeeding journey with her son, Skye Anakin. She says, "It's a magical, intimate experience to have with your child, but it's also physically and emotionally draining."
Max considers her breast milk as a blessing especially during this time of pandemic as it "builds their immune system and protects them against illnesses."
Five days after giving birth, Isabel Oli posted an unfiltered photo of herself showing the reality of motherhood. Given the fact that she's still recovering from childbirth, the actress looked pale but still stunning while breastfeeding her youngest child, Forest.
Isabel also used to breastfed her older children, Feather and Freedom.
Host and content creator Joyce Pring welcomed her son, Alonso Eliam Trivino, with husband Juancho Trivino on July 2, 2021.
In May, Joyce Pring shared a throwback photo of herself breastfeeding her son, Eliam, during her early days of motherhood. She captioned her Instagram post, “A #throwback to my early days of motherhood, feeling like I had no business being called a mama because I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Every day I pray for God's grace to wash over me and guide me through this whole journey.”
Actress and former beauty queen Winwyn Marquez announced that she has given birth to her child, Luna Teresita Rayn, on May 1, 2022.
In one of her Instagram posts, the newbie mom wrote a meaningful message for her fellow mommies about feeding their little ones.
“Breast Milk is still the best milk you can give your little one but there are many factors involved to its possibility and supply. So whether you give breast milk, formula, or combination - know that as long as you're trying your best to be a good mother… you're already doing a great job. Don't be too hard on yourself mama.”