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 Kenyan Dads can support their breastfeeding partners

Many Kenyan dads often feel inadequate when it comes to breastfeeding matters compared to their partners. However, this should not be the case as...

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...

Signs That Breastfeeding is Going Well

• Your baby is breastfeeding at least 8 times every 24 hours. • You can hear your baby gulping or swallow at feedings. • Once your...

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....

Breastfeeding Twins

Multiples & Twins The benefits of human milk to mothers of multiples and their babies are the same as for all mothers and babies. They...

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...

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...

Breastfeeding Twins

Multiples & Twins The benefits of human milk to mothers of multiples and their babies are the same as for all mothers and babies. They...

Signs That Breastfeeding is Going Well

• Your baby is breastfeeding at least 8 times every 24 hours. • You can hear your baby gulping or swallow at feedings. • Once your...

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...
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