Breastfeeding

Introduction When you are breastfeeding your baby, you may wonder about what foods and drinks are best for you and whether what you eat may affect your breast milk and your baby. Bear in mind that women who are breastfeeding do not need to consume special foods or excessive amounts …

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Introduction A breastfeeding mother may encounter certain health problems for which she may be prescribed medications. In such situations, she may wonder if breastfeeding should be continued or stopped temporarily until the drug therapy is over. While most pharmaceutical drugs are safe, there are certain types that may cause side-effects …

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Introduction Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most complete form of nutrition for infants, including premature and sick newborns. In addition to containing all the nutrients your baby needs in the first six months of life, breast milk also contains disease-fighting substances that not only help to protect against …

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Introduction Infants who are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life grow well and do not need any other foods. Experts on infant feeding recommend that exclusive breastfeeding should be continued for the first 6 months as breast milk provides energy and all the nutrients that an infant …

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Breastfeeding need not necessarily be stopped when you return to work. However you need extra planning and preparation to combine working and breastfeeding. The most crucial thing is learning to express breast milk, practicing it and teach your baby to feed on it. Time to start expressing breast milk Start …

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The signs below will be able to help you to assess whether your baby is getting enough milk. At least six wet diapers per day. Two to five loose yellow stool per day. Pale yellow urine, not deep yellow or orange. Steady weight gain, after the first week of age. …

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Breastfeeding is a natural process. However, the first two weeks of breastfeeding can be a difficult time especially if you are a first time mother. Here are a few common problems faced by some mothers: Breast engorgement Not enough milk Sore nipple Breast engorgement Causes Breast engorgement is caused by …

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To ensure a successful breastfeeding, your baby should be put properly to the breast. Usually, positioning and attaching your baby to the breast comes naturally, but some mothers and babies need time and practice to get it right. The following tips may help. Positioning Attachment Signs of poor attachment Assessing …

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Introduction Getting ready for the birth of your baby is an exciting, yet busy time. Before deciding how you’re to feed your baby, consider breastfeeding because it provides many benefits to your baby and you. To get the full benefits of breastfeeding, you are encourage to breastfeed your baby exclusively …

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