Bringing Confidence to Breastfeeding: Our Partnership with Mommy Material for Supporting South African Moms from Day One 

We’re proud to have Mommy Material as our trusted partner in South Africa, bringing the innovative MyLee Milk Sensing Device to moms in this market. Together, we share a vision of empowering parents with confidence, clarity, and support on their breastfeeding journeys. That’s why we’re delighted to highlight a feature recently published by Mommy Material in Parenting Hub, where they share a heartfelt story of doubt, resilience, and how MyLee can make a world of difference for new moms.

A Crisis of Confidence in the Quiet Early Days

Mommy Material founder describes those early postpartum days as anything but smooth. Her baby would cry after almost every feed, and hold by doubts whether her milk ‘isn’t enough’. Looking back on these emotional days, she values the power of early reassurance by Mylee tool.

“If I’d had the MyLee Milk Sensing Device then, I wouldn’t have wasted those days feeling like a failure. I would have had proof; clear, objective reassurance that my milk was nourishing him. I would have trusted myself more.”

Mommy Material’s story isn’t unique. She points out how concerns about milk supply are one of the most common reasons moms stop breastfeeding earlier than they’d like. These doubts deserve both compassion and clarity.

The Critical Window: First Five Days Postpartum

As She explain, and quote the recent Breastfeeding Medicine Special Issue (July, 2025), the first five to six days after birth are biologically pivotal, when the body transitions from colostrum to mature milk through secretory activation process of building volume. Delays or impairments here can affect long-term breastfeeding success, but until now, there’s been no simple, at-home way to know if things are progressing well.

Enter MyLee: Supporting Breastfeeding Journey with Clarity and Confidence

Mommy Material introduces MyLee as more than a gadget - it’s peace of mind in a handheld device. Awarded the Breastfeeding Support Product of the Year at the 2024 Baby Innovation Awards, MyLee was developed by MyMilk Lab and is available locally in SA through Mommy Material.

Using just a few drops of milk - even colostrum - MyLee uses unique conductivity-based technology to analyse biomarkers that reflect electrolyte levels, especially sodium, which research shows correlates with lactation progress. Such technology was previously confined to laboratories and NICUs, but is now available for every mom.

Backed by Real Research and Expert Voices

Mommy Material anchors MyLee’s credibility in solid science;

A 2025 Breastfeeding Medicine review highlights the power of point-of-care tools like sodium-level measurement to both reassure moms whose supply is on track and flag those needing support early.

and Dr. Angela Lang, Director of Clinical Education at Medela, sums it up: “By removing the guesswork and providing targeted recommendations, we empower mothers to take control of their lactation journey.” That empowerment is exactly what moms-to-be need. And where the Mylee enters.

A New Era of Personalized Breastfeeding Support

Every mother’s body- and milk supply - is unique. Rather than one-size-fits-all advice, MyLee enables tailored guidance based on actual milk biochemistry. That means personalized pumping schedules, early support when needed, and reassurance when all is progressing well.

“The MyLee Milk Sensing Device offers a new way forward; turning uncertainty into confidence, and helping moms trust their bodies again“.

Mommy Material is more than a distributor - they are a trusted partner who brings compassion and a deep understanding of mothers’ needs. With MyLee delivering groundbreaking innovation and Mommy Material offering unwavering support, together we stand by your side, empowering you with confidence, clarity, and care throughout breastfeeding journey.

 Dive deeper into Mommy Material’s experience in the full Parenting Hub article, “From Doubt to Confidence: How a Simple Device Could Have Changed My Breastfeeding Journey,” published September 2, 2025.