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

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...
How To Stop Breastfeeding

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...

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...

Nutritional Guidelines

Mothers often have questions about which foods are important to eat, how much and which foods should be avoided during breastfeeding. For most breastfeeding...

Sterilizing Feeding Equipment

Since your baby’s immune system is not yet fully developed, your baby is more susceptible to infections that lead to diarrhoea and vomiting. It...

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...
Can Certain Foods affect your Milk

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...

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...

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...
How To Stop Breastfeeding

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...
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