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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How to Express Milk by Hand Or Machine
How to Express Milk by Hand Or Machine. Breast milk is essential for babies. To ensure that your baby has adequate milk supply you...
Changes that take place when mums stop breastfeeding
The decision to stop breastfeeding is usually a personal one for many mums in Kenya with many doing it at the onset of weaning....
Lactation Expert: Questions to Ask on Breastfeeding
Many new moms that have been trained by lactation experts find it easier to breastfeed after delivery. Fortunately, there are a number of experts...
