Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a natural choice with many benefits to you and your baby. Breastfeeding is a wonderful, bonding experience between you and your baby and also offers many practical benefits. Research shows that the longer you breastfeed, the more you and your baby will benefit. The Ministry of health recommends that new mothers breastfeed exclusively for 6 months and continue on for at least 18-24 months after introducing solids.

BREASTFEEDING MOTTO

Best for baby
Reduces incidence of allergies
Economical – no waste
Antibodies – greater immunity to infections
Stool inoffensive – never constipated
Temperature always correct and constant
Fresh milk – never goes sour in the breast
Emotionally bonding
Easy once established
Digested easily within two to three hours
Immediately available
Nutritionally balanced
Gastroenteritis greatly reduced

Kenyan foods that contribute to weight gain when breastfeeding

The news of the delivery of a newborn is often met with joy and jubilation with many new mothers being advised to eat foods...
Can Certain Foods affect your Milk

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...

Challenges breastfeeding the older baby

1. When your baby bites you Every so often, we can hear your loud scream of pain as your baby tests his brand new...

How To Stop Breast Milk Production After Loss Of Baby

When a mother loses her unborn baby that had developed for sixteen weeks or more, she is likely to see breast milk begin to...

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....

Signs That Breastfeeding is Going Well

• Your baby is breastfeeding at least 8 times every 24 hours. • You can hear your baby gulping or swallow at feedings. • Once your...

Importance of Breastfeeding Training in Hospital

Breastfeeding does not come naturally as is often perceived by many first time mums in Kenya. Mums need to be trained on the best...
How To Stop Breastfeeding

How To Stop Breastfeeding

How To Stop Breastfeeding. After 2 years of breastfeeding its time to stop breastfeeding the baby. This is the best way to do it. When...

Breastfeeding during pregnancy

If you find yourself expecting again, you may have many questions and concerns. Is it safe to breastfeed my baby while pregnant? Will pregnancy...

Common misconceptions on foods eaten by breastfeeding Mums in Kenya

Typically, first-time mums in Kenya need help to learn how to breastfeed properly while eating the right foods for maximum production of breast milk....

Common misconceptions on foods eaten by breastfeeding Mums in Kenya

Typically, first-time mums in Kenya need help to learn how to breastfeed properly while eating the right foods for maximum production of breast milk....

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...

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...
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