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

How To Stop Breastfeeding

Tips to help mums stop breastfeeding toddlers

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Lactation Expert: Questions to Ask on Breastfeeding

Many new moms that have been trained by lactation experts find it easier to breastfeed after delivery. Fortunately, there are a number of experts...

10 things I wish someone had told me about Breastfeeding

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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...

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...
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...
Baby after birth

Your baby’s hunger cues

Feeding your baby can be stressful. You may have questions like, ‘how will I know my baby is hungry?’, ‘When do I feed my...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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