Breastfeeding provides babies with the healthy nutrition that they need. Breast Milk provides the finest nutrients for babies and protects them from disease. However, breastfeeding disruption can decrease milk supply, the newborn refusing to accept the breast and reducing the beneficial immunological components found in breastmilk. On the other hand, mothers will be understandably concerned, […]
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Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants. It can also reduce the risk for certain health conditions for both infants and mothers.
Breastfeeding is when you feed your baby breast milk, usually directly from your breast. It’s also called nursing. Making the decision to breastfeed is a personal matter. It’s also one that’s likely to draw opinions from friends and family.
Many medical experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, strongly recommend breastfeeding exclusively (no formula, juice, or water) for 6 months. After the introduction of other foods, it recommends continuing to breastfeed through the baby’s first year of life.
Breastfeeding is one of the initial ways to feed your newborn baby. It provides all the nutrients and strength to your infant’s body. In addition, it protects your infant from diseases and sickness that can occur in a newborn baby’s initial months. Breast milk can be fed directly from the breast, expressed by hand, or […]
Around 9 percent of women develop resistance to insulin during pregnancy, called gestational diabetes. A total of 40 lakh Indian women develop gestational diabetes with no history of diabetes in the past. Women suffering from gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in life. But you will be happy to know […]
They say breastfeeding is something natural, but that’s not true for some. But breastfeeding is just like any other activity like swimming or cycling that can be learned and mastered. A mom who is unable to breastfeed might feel guilty, sad, and frustrated. And people sometimes make it worse by their unsolicited advice that does […]
Taking a well-balanced diet during breastfeeding days is essential for both mother and the newborn. A diet rich in essential nutrients helps in the mothers’ speedy recovery and the baby’s growth. In general, a new mother should include all kinds of nutrients in her diet as they all have different health benefits. But there are […]
If you are not yet aware of the phrase weaning from breastfeeding then it means your baby is going to start relying on your breast milk lesser and lesser. Instead, it will prefer other alternative forms of food to receive the same nourishment like solid foods and baby formulas. When a baby has completely weaned, […]
If you have started weaning your baby but are still unable to stop breastfeeding completely then it’s alright. Every experience with your newborn baby can be both thrilling yet daunting. So if your weaning baby is still breastfeeding, here is a 10 step guide following which you can stop that. 10 things you should know […]
At the time of breastfeeding proper caring is necessary for a mother to be energetic enough to carry out the process. In this blog, we will discuss the sample vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets you can consume during your breastfeeding phase. Diets You Can Consume Having a balanced diet is required for the new mother and […]
Breastfeeding is good due to the magnificent benefits it offers to the mother and the baby. Most of the moms fear breastfeeding due to the pain and bites of babies. Some moms believe the myths related to breastfeeding. In this blog, we will bust some common myths about breastfeeding in a simple detailed format. Myths […]
Pregnancy is the time of a lot of changes a soon-to-be mom faces. The first thing many mom’s quit during pregnancy is drinking alcohol. And, as soon as they deliver the baby, they start drinking alcohol. But, the question of having alcohol while breastfeeding haunts the mind of every other mom who haves it. In […]
Are you worried about your slow weight gain for your baby? Are you experiencing pain while breastfeeding? Then it’s time you take the matter seriously. Generally, most breastfeeding problems get resolved by adjusting your position and adjustment but it may be something more i.e a tongue/lip tie What is a Tongue/lip tie? A tongue/lip tie […]
Entering into the world of parenthood isn’t easy for most couples. Be it feeding, diapering, bathing, or comforting a baby, everything seems to be a blur. When it comes to the most essential part of parenting, that is, feeding; no matter how you decide to feed your baby, it just doesn’t come naturally and involves […]
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