From Lived Experience to Thoughtful Design: A Mother’s Breastfeeding Story

When Prableen Mundi became a mother for the first time in 2016, the excitement was palpable. She was ready for the adventure of motherhood, but like many new moms, she quickly encountered the stark reality that no one prepares you for: the intense physical demands of postpartum recovery, the loneliness, and the overwhelming weight of caring for a baby while also learning to care for yourself. Her experience became the foundation of a brand, one that redefines postpartum care.

The journey to founding MommasBasics™ was not immediate. It wasn’t born from a business plan but from a mother’s lived experience. The inspiration for the brand came during the quiet, painful nights of breastfeeding, when Prableen, nursing her first daughter, felt an overwhelming sense of discomfort. As a new mother, she found that many of the products marketed for postpartum recovery were either uncomfortable, wasteful, or poorly designed. This was a gap in the market, and more importantly, a gap in the care she needed as a mother.

From Experience to Practical Design: The Birth of MommasBasics™

In the years following the birth of her first daughter, Prableen had another daughter in 2019. While she had gained more experience as a mother, the same questions continued to linger. Why were moms expected to give everything, yet ask for nothing? Why were the products designed to support them often so far removed from the real needs they faced?

Then, in 2023, with the birth of her third daughter, everything changed. By this time, Prableen had been through it all: the cracked nipples, the emotional crashes, the physical and emotional exhaustion. And in one quiet moment, while breastfeeding her third daughter, a deep need began to form. Prableen wasn’t searching for a product; she was searching for comfort, simplicity, and a solution that centered her as a mother, not just as a caregiver.

This need became MommasBasics™. Prableen’s search for a product to ease the pain of breastfeeding led her to create the brand’s first hero product: 925 Sterling Silver Nursing Cups. These cups were not just another disposable, uncomfortable solution. They were a minimalist, reusable alternative designed with the mother in mind. They were simple but elegant, just like the brand itself. Soft pastels, clean designs, and a calming tone, all the things that spoke to a mother’s need for something gentle and dignified.

A Brand Built Around Mothers’ Real Needs

MommasBasics™ isn’t just another product in a noisy maternity market. It stands out by focusing not just on the baby, but on the mother, the woman who is healing, recovering, and trying to find her own identity while caring for a newborn. Many brands, Prableen observed, were obsessed with baby products but ignored the very real needs of mothers. MommasBasics™ took a different approach. It shifted the focus back to the woman who was navigating the physical, emotional, and mental toll of motherhood.

The brand’s design philosophy is simple: beautiful, thoughtful products that cater to the emotional and physical needs of mothers. The soft pastel packaging, minimalist aesthetic, and lack of “loud” branding all contribute to the brand’s sense of tranquility. It’s about offering products that mothers can use without feeling guilt, without being overwhelmed by overhyped claims. It’s not about the quantity of products, it’s about the quality, care, and trust that each product represents.

“I created MommasBasics™ because I needed something gentle, reusable, and made with me in mind,” Prableen shared. “There are so many products made for the baby, but almost none for the mom, especially when she’s at her most vulnerable.”

Thoughtful, Practical Design for Mothers

Unlike the clinical, disposable, or overly commercialized products that flood the maternity market, MommasBasics™ products are rooted in empathy and simplicity. Each item is designed by a mother who has experienced the struggles firsthand. The nursing cups, the brand’s hero product, are made from 925 sterling silver, traditionally known for its healing properties, and offer a no-fuss alternative to creams and disposables. These cups are reusable, sustainable, and most importantly, gentle. They are not just functional; they’re designed with care, honoring the physical and emotional experience of motherhood.

Prableen’s own story, and the brand’s commitment to addressing the unspoken challenges of postpartum recovery, resonated with many mothers. Word spread, and what started as a deeply personal solution turned into a trusted brand for those navigating the messy, emotional realities of early motherhood.

Empathy as a Practical Design Principle

MommasBasics™ is more than a business; it is a tribute to the experience of motherhood in all its rawness and beauty. The brand’s commitment to designing products that are not only functional but emotionally supportive has set it apart in a crowded market. It focuses on offering comfort without complexity, beauty without compromise, and care that centers the mother, the woman who often gets overlooked in the narrative of motherhood.

Today, the brand continues to grow as a go-to choice for thoughtful, practical postpartum care. Whether it’s the nursing cups, a postpartum gift, or daily-use support products, every item is designed with intention. Every detail, from the product’s design to the packaging, speaks to the brand’s mission to provide moms with the care and support they deserve.

“Everything we offer now came from that place, living the messy, emotional, powerful reality of motherhood,” Prableen explained. “I didn’t set out to build a brand. I set out to survive postpartum in a way that felt supported.”

A Legacy of Care and Support

The journey of MommasBasics™ isn’t just about creating products; it’s about creating a space where mothers feel seen and heard. It’s about giving mothers the tools they need to feel supported in their most vulnerable moments. With its intentional design, minimalist care solutions, and empathetic founder, MommasBasics™ is changing the conversation around postpartum care. The brand speaks to real mothers, not through the noise of gimmicks or marketing, but through the quiet strength of understanding and empathy.

Moms who use MommasBasics™ don’t just receive a product; they receive a piece of comfort. They receive a brand that understands the real struggles of motherhood.

So, if you’re a new mom, an expectant mother, or someone searching for a thoughtful gift for a mother in your life, consider visiting MommasBasics™. Because when moms feel supported, everything changes.

To learn more about MommasBasics™ and explore their range of products, visit their official website: MommasBasics or shop their products directly on Amazon.