Breastfeeding News
The first time you hear your baby cry is a thrilling experience; it's a sign she's entered the world healthy with a great set of lungs! But as the weeks go by, the thrill may quickly give way to concern and frustration. As you will inevitably learn, babies cry a lot. Sometimes, the reason is obvious: Baby is hungry, wet, or tired, and wants you to address her needs. Other times, getting the … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding a baby is not easy, but it is a process that must be learned by both mother and baby. Here are some Tips to Successful Breastfeeding a baby: 1. Begin breastfeeding a baby as soon as possible after birth, preferably within an hour. The substance emitted from a mom’s breasts during the first few days following birth (colostrum) is rich in protein and other substances that … [Read more...]
If you are asking your self on How can you lose weight while you are breastfeeding? The answer is Yes, if you are healthy. You may have put on a bit of weight while you were pregnant, and it's fine to shed some it while you're breastfeeding. Losing about a kilo (up to 2lb) a week should not affect the amount of milk you make. It's not a good idea to go on a strict diet when you are … [Read more...]
Making the decision to breastfeed is not easy and it is a personal one, many people have heard horror stories and many may have family who feels this is not an okay thing to do. Whatever your decision ends up being, this article is trying to help you on how to make decision to breastfeeding. And I am happy to post this video I found on YouTube by the student project from Douglas College - an … [Read more...]
In many ways breastfeeding builds a strong bond between a mother and a child at such an early age. By breastfeeding a child, a mother can have the most nurturing physical contact given to her newborn while giving them the child's healthiest source of health and energy - milk. Breast milk contains most of the essential nutrients needed by a baby to grow into a healthier toddler. Since the milk … [Read more...]