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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Popular Articles
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...
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...
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...
