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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Preparing To Breastfeed
Once you discover that you are expecting, you start going for prenatal clinics, shopping for the baby and eating well. Breastfeeding is one of...
Benefits of Human Milk
Benefits of Breastfeeding the Baby
Human milk contains (a)Antimicrobial agents (b) Anti-inflammatory agents, (c) mmunologic stimulating agents and (d) regulating substances. These include immunoglobulins (immunity...
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...
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....
Breastfeeding Twins
Multiples & Twins
The benefits of human milk to mothers of multiples and their babies are the same as for all mothers and babies. They...
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Breastfeeding Support Options in Kenya
For breastfeeding to feel natural and enjoyable for first-time mums, it is important to get trained on the process early enough. Fortunately, breastfeeding support...
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...
