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....
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...
Foods to avoid when breastfeeding in Kenya
In Kenya, the majority of mums go back to their pre-pregnancy diet after delivery with the introduction of a few foods to help in...
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...
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?
Flavour: The flavours of the foods and spices you eat will transfer into breast milk to some extent. Babies usually enjoy these flavours and...
Junk food: Is it off limits for breastfeeding mums?
In Kenya, breastfeeding mums are advised to eat nutritious meals in order to produce quality milk for their babies. It is for this reason...
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