There is a good reason nurses send new mothers home with a feeding log. It is important that parents keep track of of much their newborns are eating to quickly discover any problems that may arise. For example, dehydration occurs quickly in infants. Knowing how much food your baby has consumed is a piece of information the pediatrician will need to make a diagnosis. So how much and how often should you feed your newborn?
What is a Normal Newborn Feeding Schedule
December 23, 2012 By
Choosing to Breastfeed in Public
December 3, 2012 By
Breastfeeding is a natural part of life. If a breastfeeding female ever desires to leave the house for more than an hour, it becomes necessary to breastfeed outside of the home. Since breastfeeding is encouraged for at least the first 12 months of life, it becomes unrealistic to expect a woman to stay home for an entire year. Women who do choose to breastfeed in public, however, don’t need to have their business out there for all to see. There are a few rules that are just good etiquette that one should follow when making the choice to breastfeed outside of the home.
Breast Pump Options
October 4, 2012 By
I believe every woman who breastfeeds should purchase a breast pump. Breast pumps are not just for women who want to return to work, while a caretaker feeds her baby the pumped milk at home. They also allow fathers to participate in some feedings, and they even help relieve a woman if she starts to become engorged. The question is how do you know which breast pump to buy?
Manual Breast Pumps
Health Benefits of Breastfeeding Infants
September 29, 2012 By
One of the decisions you quickly have to make after giving birth (if you haven’t already done so) is to choose breastfeeding or formula feeding. You won’t find any organization that supports formula feeding as the best option because time and time again, breastfeeding has proved to have health benefits for both baby and mother that formula feeding does not. Of course, there is more involved in the decision than just health benefits, but that is what we are going to focus on today.
Best Way to Stop Breastfeeding
September 24, 2012 By
Breastfeeding is recommended until an infant turns 1 year old. It may be necessary to stop breastfeeding before your child’s first birthday if you have any health issues, or your baby begins to get teeth and bite frequently. Whether you have to stop breastfeeding early, or at a year old, you’ll still want to follow a few important steps when you do. This will result in the least amount of pain for yourself and the most comfort for your baby.
How Long Should I Breastfeed?
July 16, 2012 By
Women have been breastfeeding since creation. It’s natural, cheaper than purchasing gallons of formula, and full of health benefits for both baby and mom. New moms, however, may be unsure as to how long to continue breastfeeding. While there is a general answer to this question, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of deal.
Benefits to Mom
Treating Mastitis
July 7, 2012 By
Breastfeeding is the healthier option, and a great way for a mother to bond with her newborn baby. Even if your baby latches correctly, it is still possible to suffer from mastitis. Mastitis causes is an inflammation of the breasts. It can cause swelling and pain. Your breasts may even become red in color. This condition will not go away on its own, so it is important that you get treatment as soon as possible.
Breast Milk Storage Tips
May 25, 2012 By
With today’s fast paced environment, it is not always possible for a new mom to be with her baby 24 hours per day. She may have to go back to work part-time, or spend an afternoon running errands. Fortunately, the invention of the breast pump has made it possible for a mother to continue providing her child with breast milk even if she won’t be home for a feeding.
Breastfeeding Tips
May 18, 2012 By
When I gave birth to my first daughter, she had trouble learning how to breastfeed. Would you believe that it actually took 5 weeks to teach her how to do it? There are so many tips I wish I had known ahead of time. Hopefully, you won’t have to learn the hard way like I did.
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby
February 9, 2012 By
The first meal that an infant drinks is milk. Doctors advise mothers to only breastfeed their babies for the first three months of birth. However, some doctors even suggest that the baby should only be breastfeed for at least first six months of birth. Breastfeeding provides a lot of nourishment and nutrition to the baby. It is even considered to be as a ‘wholesome’ food.
Breastfeeding is the best choice to be made for the health, development and growth of your baby. There are a variety of benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby. Some of them have been mentioned below in this article:
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