When Do You Need To Stop Breastfeeding?
The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends that you breastfeed your baby for the first 2 years. When the time comes to stop breastfeeding, it...
A Comprehensive Guide to Storing Breastmilk
Storage of Breast milk. Working mothers or others who are pumping breastmilk for their infants should store the milk in the cleanest and safest...
Breastfeeding Checklist for Newborns
One of the most common question that mums ask is how do I know if my newborn baby is getting enough milk? Here is...
Types of Breastfeeding positions
See the common types of Breastfeeding Positions below:
1. Cradle Hold (This is the most common of positions)
Place your baby across your stomach, facing...
10 things I wish someone had told me about Breastfeeding
When I got my first baby, I had all these romantic expectations on what my breastfeeding experience would be. Here are some of the...
Breastmilk Composition
Breast milk is a highly complex mixture of nutrients dissolved in water. It is very dynamic and changes with time of day and during...
Simple Meal Plan for First Time Mums when Breastfeeding
Below is a simple sample meal plan that can be adopted by new mums and customized to meet their personal needs.
Monday:
Breakfast: Fried eggs, wholemeal...
Your baby’s hunger cues
Feeding your baby can be stressful. You may have questions like, ‘how will I know my baby is hungry?’, ‘When do I feed my...
Sustaining Breastfeeding
Support System
Breastfeeding is more than a way to feed a baby – it becomes a lifestyle. Fathers and other special support persons can be...
Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
During pregnancy, your breasts swell as milk-producing cells grow. Milk flows through ducts into small “pockets” under the dark area around the nipple (the...
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Can Certain Foods affect your Milk?
Flavour: The flavours of the foods and spices you eat will transfer into breast milk to some extent. Babies usually enjoy these flavours and...
Nutritional Guidelines
Mothers often have questions about which foods are important to eat, how much and which foods should be avoided during breastfeeding. For most breastfeeding...
Feeding Your Baby After Going Back to Work
Cup Feeding
You can choose to cup feed your baby which is usually the recommended way as it has the following benefits:
• Easy to clean with...
