Momcozy Medical Advisory Board

Meet Our Medical Advisory Board

Trusted voices: Real support for every motherhood journey.

Momcozy Medical Advisory Board

Motherhood brings many questions, and finding reliable answers matters. In partnership with leading experts in lactation and maternal care, our board helps us refine our products, create trustworthy content, and show up with care that’s both evidence-based and heartfelt. Together, we’re building an unshakeable support system moms can count on.

Dr. Fran Haydanek, DO

Board certified ObGyn and Medical Content Creator

Dr. Fran Haydanek, DO

Board certified ObGyn and Medical Content Creator

Dr. Franziska Haydanek is a board-certified OBGYN with 7+ years of experience, and currently practices in Rochester, New York. Besides treating patients in real life, Dr. Fran also provides education about obstetrics and gynecology online to combat misinformation on social media and empower her audiences with fact-based knowledge about their healthcare.

Latham Thomas

Founder of Mama Glow, Certified Doula

Latham Thomas

Founder of Mama Glow, Certified Doula

Latham Thomas is a distinguished women’s health expert, Black maternal health advocate, entrepre- neur, Ivy League professor, speaker, and best-selling author. Most notably, she is the visionary founder of Mama Glow and the Mama Glow Foundation. Mama Glow is a global maternal health and premiere education platform serving birthing people along the childbearing continuum. Its global community is home to over 3,000 doulas spread across the entire USA and 6 continents.

Krupa Playforth, MD

Pediatrician, Founder of The Pediatrician Mom

Krupa Playforth, MD

Pediatrician, Founder of The Pediatrician Mom

Krupa Playforth, MD is a Harvard-educated, board-certified pediatrician who is passionate about elevating the standard of pediatric care. In 2020, she founded The Pediatrician Mom, an online educational platform that provides balanced, evidence-based information for parents.

Latched: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Breastfeeding – From the Experts

Breastfeeding can be beautiful—but also hard, confusing, and emotional. Many moms feel unsure or alone along the way. You're not alone. That’s why we created Latched. In this video series, real experts answer the questions moms ask the most. No judgment. Just real support, honest advice, and gentle guidance. Wherever you are in your feeding journey, we’re here for you.

Set yourself up for breastfeeding success with tips from expert Allegra Hill, LM and IBCLC on facilitating an easy latch, different positions for your baby to breastfeed as they grow, and how to navigate some common, potentially uncomfortable moments so you can feel your best while feeding your little one.

Nurse, psychotherapist, and perinatal mental health expert Birdie Gunyon Meyer, PSI, has helped thousands of new moms navigate postpartum mental health. In this video she’ll share countless tips and resources to prep you for the kind of motherhood that prioritizes your mental health.

Heading back to work as a breastfeeding mom? Dr. Fran, OBGYN, can help you develop a sound strategy that works for you while allowing your team to go with your new flow. From pumping plans to milk storage, she’ll fill you in on how to pump and work without worry.

Breastfeeding is just a phase, not forever. So, when can you expect to feel more like yourself and do the things that make you, YOU? Take notes – in just nine minutes Dr. Fran OBGYN covers FAQs, red flags, and tips to get on the road back to yourself.

“Should I call my pediatrician?” While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, Dr. Krupa Playforth, MD, pediatrician and parent educator, has packed nine minutes of helpful information into this must-save, must-share video.

Lathan Thomas – mom, doula, and Mama Glow founder – walks us through what it means to find or build your village in today’s world, why it’s important for the health of you and your baby, and tactical ways to weave your village into the areas you need the most support.

If you’re about to start your breastfeeding journey, let Nicole Butera, certified breastfeeding specialist, and founder of The Milk Nest answer all of your burning questions. She’ll explain the meaning behind “Demand and Supply,” sharing a few high quality tips on how to make the most of what you’ve got.

From choosing your pump to choosing a bottle, there are so many decisions to make when it comes to feeding your baby. Get the real deal from Nicole Butera, mom of three boys, certified breastfeeding specialist, and founder of The Milk Nest.

You asked and our panel of experts answered as many breastfeeding questions as possible in this 8-minute, rapid fire Q&A. While there won’t be a quiz after this cram session, you WILL get a strong head start on your breastfeeding journey.

How We Work with Our Medical Advisory Board

Our Medical Advisory Board is made up of experts who care for moms and babies every day—and help us do the same.