The Closest Thing to Nursing & the Best for Your Baby's Health Some breastfed babies grow up without ever drinking from a bottle, some babies are only bottle-fed, and still other babies have both. There are some situations where bottle-feeding is medically necessary, and temporary situations that require partial or...
Category: Tips For Pregnant Mums
Back-to-Work Survival Guide, Part B
Last week we provided advice on how to prepare mentally and emotionally for the end of maternity leave, including organizing your home and planning ahead for when you go back to work. Here is Part B of the Survival Guide. Know Tomorrow's Schedule Today Even the world's most reliable babysitter...
Back-to-Work Survival Guide, Part A
Nothing seems to get done at the beginning of your maternity leave, and sometimes it is not really clear if things are getting harder or easier. You're tired, emotionally overwhelmed, physically drained, and you still have not figured out your growing baby’s schedule – you are probably wondering when maternity...
Is Breastfeeding Going Well?
Babies are not born with an instruction manual and don't speak, so mothers wonder constantly if their babies are satisfied. Do we have enough breastmilk? Why is my baby crying now – is he hungry again? Or is something else bothering them? A group of doctors and lactation consultants from...
8 Points Before you Breastfeed
If you are near the end of your pregnancy, then this is for you! Here are 8 things you need to know if you plan to breastfeed. The Statistics Speak for Themselves: Mothers who prepared themselves to breastfeed were able to breastfeed more easily. They also overcame breastfeeding problems faster...
Breastfeeding – Why Should You Breastfeed?
From the moment you announce your pregnancy, you begin to hear that breastfeeding is best for your baby. Sometimes you are convinced you will breastfeed, other times you are not so sure. You definitely know you want what's best for your baby. Health organizations around the world have definitively established...
Pumping Breastmilk – Recommendations for storing, thawing, and heating pumped breastmilk
The effort of pumping breastmilk is worthwhile for mothers who want to keep up breastfeeding when they return to work, travel, or are absent for any reason. However, it is very important to make sure that pumped breastmilk is stored under the proper conditions. This article has all the important...
Nutrition While Breastfeeding: Spices – Part C
Many mothers only start paying attention to their diet during pregnancy and post-birth. This is Part C in a series of articles about recommended nutrition for breastfeeding mothers. Recommended Spices for Breastfeeding Mothers. Garlic Has long been recognized as beneficial to health and has been known throughout history as a...
Nutrition for Breastfeeding Mothers – Part B
Nutrition while breastfeeding is a topic that concerns many mothers: What foods are beneficial to you after giving birth? Are there foods that increase milk production? What foods should you avoid? Last week we published initial instructions regarding the recommended diet for breastfeeding mothers post-birth and information about lactogenic foods...
Nutrition When Breastfeeding and Post-Birth – Part A
Nutrition while breastfeeding is a topic that concerns many mothers: What foods are beneficial to you after giving birth? Are there foods that increase milk production? What foods should you avoid? The information lies in our past. Throughout history, women around the world always searched for food items that would...