Many women are under the impression that it is necessary to own or use a pump to breastfeed. This is not so. There are very few circumstances under which it is necessary to express your milk. But women are being encouraged to pump their milk and give it to baby via bottle for the most unnecessary... [ MORE]
Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast that usually occurs in breastfeeding mothers. However, it can occur in women who are not breastfeeding or pregnant, and can occur even in small babies of either sex. Nobody knows exactly why some women get mastitis and others do not. Bacteria may... [ MORE]
Here is the problem: mothers who have used formulas simply because it is much easier (especially for working moms) have heard all the hype about how important it is to breast feed and experience extreme guilt. The point is that to use an alternative to breast feeding is a health hazard for... [ MORE]
Colic is one of the mysteries of nature. Nobody knows what it really is, but everyone has an opinion. In the typical situation, the baby starts to have crying periods about two to three weeks after birth. These occur mainly in the evening, and finally stop when the baby is about three months of... [ MORE]
Jaundice is due to a buildup in the blood of bilirubin, a yellow pigment that comes from the breakdown of old red blood cells. It is normal for old red blood cells to break down, but the bilirubin formed does not usually cause jaundice because the liver metabolizes it and gets rid of it into the... [ MORE]
The newborn is fed with the exclusive secretions obtained from the mammary gland of the mother. This statement is true for all the mammals living on the planet. However, due to reasons such as multiple births, lack of or inadequate secretion of milk in the mother, early weaning of kids from the... [ MORE]
Why would a baby refuse to take the breast? There are many reasons a baby might refuse to latch on. Often there is a combination of reasons. For example, a baby might latch on even with a tight frenulum if no other factors come into play, but if, for example, he is also given bottles early on,... [ MORE]
Because more and more women are now breastfeeding their babies, more and more are also finding that they enjoy breastfeeding enough to want to continue longer than the usual few months they initially thought they would. UNICEF has long encouraged breastfeeding for two years and longer, and the... [ MORE]
Sore nipples are usually due to one or both of two causes. Either the baby is not positioned and latched properly, or the baby is not suckling properly, or both. However, babies learn to suck properly by getting milk from the breast when they are latched on well. (They learn by doing). Thus,... [ MORE]
Having a baby is without a doubt one of the most rewarding moments for parents, especially for the mother who is just about to form a strong bond with her child through a process which comes naturally, breastfeeding. For some people this practice may be inappropriate, others don't like it and... [ MORE]
The baby is happier, the baby’s temperature is more stable and more normal, the baby’s heart and breathing rates are more stable and more normal, and the baby’s blood sugar is more elevated. Not only that, skin to skin contact immediately after birth allows the baby to be colonized by the same... [ MORE]
Breastfeeding mothers frequently ask how to know their babies are getting enough milk. The breast is not the bottle, and it is not possible to hold the breast up to the light to see how many ounces or millilitres of milk the baby drank. Our number obsessed society makes it difficult for some... [ MORE]
The vast majority of mothers are perfectly capable of breastfeeding their babies exclusively for about six months. In fact, most mothers produce more than enough milk. Unfortunately, outdated hospital routines based on bottle feeding still predominate in too many health care institutions and make... [ MORE]
"Breastfeeding... One of those things that look painful but you never really know till you try." -Legally Blonde 2
Do you agree with the statement above? If you're a new mother, you probably have mixed feelings about that statement. There are times when breastfeeding can be more... [ MORE]
During pregnancy a pregnant womens body automatically adjusts itself by redistributing fat, then involution as well as lactating breasts, these changes, after the delivery lead to unexpected fat deposits in the most unwanted places along with disfigured breasts. A conscious woman will do whatever... [ MORE]
Have you ever wondered how you are going to be able to go
out with your baby because he needs to feed so often? Do you
carefully plan when and where you go so there's somewhere
convenient you can feed your baby? Have you ever sat in a
cold, smelly public toilet wishing your baby would... [ MORE]
Every mother wants to know what items they need to buy in preparation for the arrival of their newborn baby, and breastfeeding requirements should be included in this list!
With so many items for sale on the market and never having any previous experience, where does an expectant mum start?... [ MORE]
It seems as though breastfeeding is a large part of the breakthrough that will put an end to an epidemic once anticipated to last indefinitely. Perhaps this new reason to encourage a mother to breast feed her child will be able to slow the rate of child obesity and type 2 diabetes. Due to a... [ MORE]
After I received antibiotic treatment for a breast infection, my son developed oral thrush and I developed a yeast infection on my nipples! After trialling the regular prescription drops for the thrush, the problem did not resolve. As a last resort, gentian violet was recommended. This is an... [ MORE]
Over the years there have been lots of exciting developments in the fabrics and design of maternity and breastfeeding bras and the bras are now wonderfully supportive and comfortable.
It's essential that your maternity and breastfeeding bras fit really well and support you properly because all... [ MORE]
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