Common Breastfeeding Challenges
Breastfeeding can be challenging at times, especially in the early days. But it is important to remember that you are not alone. Below are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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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...
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...
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...
