In pandemic times, breastfeeding mums seek help on Instagram


By Agency

The right type of food is fuel and will give you that sustainable energy to be a mom and be a better version of yourself, advises Gast. Photo: 123rf.com

Allegra Gast had 6,000 Instagram followers in June; now she has more than 31,000 followers – and counting – devouring her postpartum nutrition and breastfeeding advice.

The Fort Walton Beach, Florida, resident and military spouse started her Instagram account, @aloha.nutrition, while she and her husband were stationed in Hawaii. She was working at Women, Infants, and Children and started posting maternal nutrition tips in her downtime.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

mothers , breastfeeding , family

   

Next In Family

Left unchecked, domestic violence can get worse and even lead to death
Why baby walkers are dangerous and why playpens are better choices
How employers can help women going through menopause, thrive at work
Space to create: These DIY groups empower women to pick up power tools
Starchild: What Malaysian kids think of their role models
When it comes to breast cancer in the US, rate rises but deaths fall
Meet the Malaysian marathon swimmer who pioneered four channel swim routes
Those with lower incomes are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety
When should parents wean off babies from pacifiers?
There are many arguments against using dummies, but not all of them are right

Others Also Read