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...
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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...
Increasing milk – Why don’t I have enough milk?
There are a number of reasons for reduced milk production, and there is a solution for each one. Go through the list and see if any of them apply to you. Remember, there is no need to worry! With proper treatment and advice, the majority of problems can be dealt...