Breastfeeding

Breastmilk is without a doubt the best food you can give to your baby. If you are happy to breastfeed your baby on demand whenever and wherever you are it is also the most convenient way to feed your baby. Think about it, you won’t have to worry about expressing …

Breastfeeding my little one has been one of the most awesome experiences in my life.  I’m not saying it was all plain sailing.  Because it wasn’t.  I’ve had my share of ouch moments and dead boring moments and moments when I was desperate to nip out for a bathroom break …

If you are a breastfeeding mommy you may be concerned about how much milk you are producing and whether your baby is getting enough milk to drink. Having these stressed and worries added can cause your milk production to go down, so stay calm and know that there is a …

Breastfeeding is so much more than just providing your baby with nourishment, it is also great for promoting bonding between mother and baby. Breastfeeding gives you an amazing opportunity to have a really close bond with your baby, to offer comfort in a unique way to anyone else and to …

One of the greatest feelings for a mother is to keep her baby close to her heart and in sight always. We carry our babies in the womb for nine long months and know that they are warm and safe in there. But, once born, the little child has to let …

I’ve written quite a lot of posts about breastfeeding and they have all been very popular. I’ve had some requests from moms to sort of sum up what I have learned about breast feeding. I am not an expert on breastfeeding, so I don’t know all about breastfeeding… but I …

There are different opinions on whether you should avoid certain types of food and drinks when you are breastfeeding or not. When I was breastfeeding my babies I was always being told by someone not to eat or drink certain things, at times I was too nervous to touch anything …

I love asking moms on our Facebook page how they feel about breastfeeding in public. We always get a good response but I am always amazed at how many moms find breastfeeding in public offensive. Click here to see the latest responses on our Facebook page. In the past a …

On the 28 January I decided that it is time breastfeeding comes to an end, this is the final toll for me to escape the breastfeeding and tiredness. This was one of the worst days, yet the one of the best too. After 3 years of breastfeeding and being used …

The weaning process is nearly complete. It has not been an easy week so far, but things are getting better. I got Dostinex from my doctor on Tuesday: a course of 4 pills, one every 12 hours which dries up the milk. I was instructed not to feed my son …

The end of breastfeeding is near and it is like he can sense hubby and I have decided to wean him in a few days. The past few days my 1 year old son has been a baby obsessed. The kids and I have been at my parents farm without …

Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful process that has been a vital part of human life for centuries. Beyond nourishing infants, it offers a plethora of benefits to both mothers and babies. In this blog post, we’ll explore 15 incredible facts about breastfeeding that highlight its significance and the wonders …

My son is turning 1 on Saturday and we have made the decision to wean him in the new year. It has been a strange journey for me. It has been a combination of wonderful bonding time and seeing my son so happy and comforted by the breast and then …

Breast milk is not only a source of nourishment for babies, but it also has various other uses. It can be used to treat baby acne and eczema, as well as soothe a sore throat. In fact, breast milk has been found to have antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it …

A common question on our website and Facebook page is moms asking how to wean their baby, the answer is I just don’t know. I’m tired of breastfeeding and would love to stop but don’t know how to go about it. Getting breastfeeding right has not been an easy task …

Jungle Juice is a popular home made drinks recipe that is used for boosting milk supply, and for giving increased energy to breastfeeding moms and moms in labour. It is also excellent for making sure you are properly hydrated thanks to the electrolytes in Rehidrat, which is essential for making …

Being pregnant with my first child wondering if I would ever be able to breastfeed successfully and managing to breastfeed my little girl for 6 months (along with some formula feeds) was an incredible achievement for me. Although I did struggle tremendously with breastfeeding my first baby. My 2nd baby, …

Milk Matters, a registered NGO and NPO, provides pasteurised, donor breastmilk to hospitals for vulnerable, premature, babies who cannot get the breastmilk they need from their own mothers. For premature infants the availability or lack of breastmilk can literally make the difference between life and death. The most common infection …