Breastfeeding

Many nursing moms spend some time monitoring their baby’s feeds, checking how much they are eating and how frequently. Therefore, they quickly notice when their baby is eating less often than normal and  drinking less milk during a feed. Today, we are exploring nursing strikes – what breastfeeding moms need …

There are several breastfeeding positions that you can try to see which one best works for you and your little one. There are no right or wrong positions, since every mom and baby is different. Breastfeeding is a bit of a learning curve and what may work wonders for one …

There is certainly a deluge of information if you’ve been thinking about not breastfeeding your newborn. Of course, you can always decide for yourself, yet the advantages seem limitless. What Are The Benefits Of Breastfeeding For Your Baby? For newborns, breast milk is the best source of nutrients. It is …

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it can be wonderful but also overwhelming and stressful. You may be wondering if CBD is safe to use to ease this stress without compromising the health of your child. Marijuana (THC) Is Not Safe According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, …

90% of mothers in Australia start breastfeeding immediately after birth or soon after. However, within weeks or months many mothers stop breastfeeding. The reasons women cease breastfeeding are numerous and complex and can often be overcome with effective treatment and proper support.  Breastfeeding complications can lead to mastitis, breast abscesses …

Breast milk is important for your baby at any age but especially for your premature infant’s special needs. Both you and your new-born prem can benefit from your expressed milk until baby has developed enough to feed from your breast. Expressing your milk can feel daunting at first, but within …

The benefits of breastfeeding for young and pregnant mothers are manifold but not least due to the fact that breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of breast cancer developing later on in life. Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure your baby’s health and survival with the World …

Supporting breastfeeding is not just for health professionals; it involves all of society.  Not many people realise the impact they can have on a mom’s experience when it comes to exclusively breastfeeding her new baby for the first six months of life.  Misguided advice, thoughtless comments and shaming attitudes from …

For success with breastfeeding, it’s important to get a proper latch. In fact, it’s the most common reason for problems. When a baby is latched properly, they can effectively get the milk they need while stimulating the letdown to drain each breast. It should be completely painless for the mom. If …

Many moms worry about coffee and breastfeeding and whether it can have a negative effect on your baby. I bet most of you have been asking yourselves this question. When your body is used to drinking multiple cups of coffee per day, it is not always easy to quit coffee …

If you’re a breastfeeding mom, you know the benefits. Breast milk is nature’s perfect food nutritionally, and nursing is more convenient, cheaper, and has health benefits for you as well such as a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer. But if you’re planning your first trip away from home, …

Whether you want to wean baby off breast onto the bottle or to start solids it can come with some difficulty as well as be emotionally trying for both mommy and baby. Many mothers choose to let their baby self-wean however there may be many reasons why you want your …

Nursing your baby is such a personal experience and an ideal way to bond with your little one. This is something that most moms-to-be think about before their babies are born. Many experts recommend that your baby is breastfed exclusively for at least six months, for a good reason. Breast …

Anyone that tells you that breastfeeding is easy was one of the lucky ones. I was not a lucky breastfeeding mother. I struggled. A lot. I also found that I received a ton of “helpful” unsolicited advice that was quite frankly terrible advice and made me feel like a failure …

Not all women have nipples of the same shape or size. Some are inverted, flat, or pull into breasts which can make breastfeeding problematic for these moms. There are factors that affect whether nipples protrude, are inverter, or lie flat. The density of your connective tissues underneath your nipples, the …

Some moms might be under the impression that nursing alone is effective birth control, however, this is not entirely true. In this post we will be sharing best birth control breastfeeding options, that you might not know about.  Breastfeeding does lower the probability of conceiving if you are nursing exclusively. …

If you are breastfeeding, you are the sole source of nutrition that your baby will get during his first few months after birth. If your diet is not packed with the right nutrients, your baby will suffer by not getting the nourishment he needs. By including healthy snacks breastfeeding moms …

Nursing is such a rewarding journey and among the best bonding experiences when it comes to babies. However, sometimes your milk supply will go down but there are certain foods and breastfeeding shakes that you can incorporate into your diet to boost your milk supply and increase your energy levels. …

Breastfeeding is an excellent way to bond with your new-born and breast milk offers the best nutritional value that you can give your baby. Nursing a baby is not always easy. Some moms struggle to get the hang of it at first. Your body is still recovering from birth, you …