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

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...

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...

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...

Feeding a baby with Cleft Lip and/or Palate

Babies with a cleft lip can usually breastfeed. Placing the baby in an upright position with the cleft covered by the mother’s finger or...

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...
How To Stop Breastfeeding

Tips to help mums stop breastfeeding toddlers

Majority of mums in Kenya enjoy bonding with their baby through breastfeeding and often do it for as long as possible. It is common...

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....

Breastfeeding Cleft Lip and Pre-term babies

Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip Cleft palate and cleft lip are some of the most common birth defects that happen as a baby is developing...
How to Express Milk by Hand Or Machine

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...
Storage of Breast milk. Comprehensive Guide

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...

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...
How to Express Milk by Hand Or Machine

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...

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...
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