Breastfeeding

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 …

Newborns are super sleepy in the first few weeks. Keeping them awake for a full feeding is important for their optimal growth initially. Read on to find out ways to keep baby awake during breastfeeding. What is wrong with a baby falling asleep while breastfeeding? After all, it is the …

South Africa has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. Not because women do not understand the importance of breastfeeding for their children but because women face a hostile environment to care for their children. This World Breastfeeding Week, observed from 01 to 07 August, the South African …

There’s no doubt about it, breastfeeding is fantastic for your baby and for you too. If you are about to start out on your breastfeeding journey there are some things that you may not be prepared for because these are not things that many people talk about. So here are …

One of the big choices each new mother needs to make is how to feed her baby – bottle or breast? Here are some things you need to know about breastfeeding to make the best choice. ***Disclosure -The links in this post may contain affiliate links and I may receive a …

Breastfeeding your baby is a great opportunity not only to provide your baby with nutrition but also to bond with your baby. Pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding all take a toll on a new mother, so it is essential to make sure you get in the best nourishment. Fresh fruits and …

Nursing can be somewhat of a guessing game at first trying to figure out if your baby is getting enough milk. It is many mom’s worry that their baby may perhaps not be drinking enough milk and when you are breastfeeding it is not always easy to know exactly how …

Foods with strong flavors may change the taste of your milk and in general babies enjoy a variety of flavors when it comes to breast milk. When you’re pregnant your baby tastes the dominant flavors in your diet and when you’re nursing they may be accustomed to those flavors already. …

Congrats on your new baby mommy! If you’re starting a new breastfeeding journey, these tips can be helpful with the process. Avoiding comparisons Each nursing relationship between a Mom and baby is different. Every woman’s body is different, and some woman may have more milk supply while other may have …

Becoming pregnant is a life changing, and amazing experience. Your body literally creates another human being. Now, the entire process of pregnancy is something that you approach carefully. During and after pregnancy, there are important things that a woman must keep in mind. One of the most important being proper …

Now that your maternity leave is coming to an end and you have to start thinking about transitioning back into work you’re suddenly start thinking about the implication. Until now you’ve been nursing your baby a few times daily and you want to ensure that she’s still getting your breast …