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...
Changes that take place when mums stop breastfeeding
The decision to stop breastfeeding is usually a personal one for many mums in Kenya with many doing it at the onset of weaning....
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...
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...
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 Your Baby After Going Back to Work
Cup Feeding
You can choose to cup feed your baby which is usually the recommended way as it has the following benefits:
• Easy to clean with...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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How to Bottle Feed a Breastfeeding Baby
Bottles are not recommended before breastfeeding has been well established as this could lead to ‘nipple confusion’ and your baby may become accustomed to...
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...
Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
During pregnancy, your breasts swell as milk-producing cells grow. Milk flows through ducts into small “pockets” under the dark area around the nipple (the...
