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...
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
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Breastfeeding Checklist for Newborns
One of the most common question that mums ask is how do I know if my newborn baby is getting enough milk? Here is...
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...
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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...
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...
