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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the best way for a newborn to get adequate nutrients for healthy development. It is also the best way for a mother and her child to bond.

Shopping essentials for breastfeeding

Shopping essentials for breastfeeding

While the list of things that a new mom needs to complete her breastfeeding routine varies depending on their lifestyles, here is a list of the

How to wean your child off the breasts

How to wean your child off the breasts

Stopping breastfeeding should be a decision made by both the mother and the child. After all, breastfeeding does not solely offer nutritional benefits

Breastfeeding when you are sick

Breastfeeding when you are sick

Doctors usually recommend moms to continue breastfeeding when sick, because the extra antibodies in your breast milk can reduce the risks of your baby

Medication while breastfeeding

Medication while breastfeeding

Breastfeeding gives your baby a healthy start, but if you have a reason to take medication during this period, you need to consider the possible

Foods to avoid during breastfeeding

Foods to avoid during breastfeeding

Although there is no list of specific foods you should avoid during breastfeeding, certain foods may not be good for your breastfeeding infant, so you

Important nutrients you need when breastfeeding

Important nutrients you need when breastfeeding

To meet your extra energy needs and support the healthy growth of your breastfed baby, you need to consume between 300-500 additional calories per day.

Choosing breast pump

Choosing breast pump

A breast pump that fits your anatomy and helps you meet  the unique demand of your lifestyle would definitely be an excellent investment for your

Pumping and storing

Pumping and storing

If you are breastfeeding but will have to be away from your child during feeding time, you can express your breastmilk and store them for later use.

How to increase milk production

How to increase milk production

There are many beliefs and misconceptions about how to increase a mother’s milk production. Fact is, it should always start with proper latch and

When breastfeeding is taking too much time

When breastfeeding is taking too much time

Babies tend to be very sleepy during the first few weeks of life, so it's common to fall asleep during a breastfeeding session.

Breastfeeding problems: my baby does not suck

Breastfeeding problems: my baby does not suck

Babies are born with an instinct to suck. They have been practicing this skill since they’re in the womb. However, they need to learn about your

Breastfeeding problems: not enough milk

Breastfeeding problems: not enough milk

It’s common for first-time moms not to have enough milk, and this might be the main reason for not sticking to breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding problems: breasts hurt

Breastfeeding problems: breasts hurt

It is possible that a few days or weeks into breastfeeding, you find painful lumps in your breasts. Or, there might be times you wonder how to avoid

Breastfeeding problems: sore nipples

Breastfeeding problems: sore nipples

Breastfeeding is normally painless, but when the baby begins to suck, it’s normal to feel some pain. And when the milk starts coming in, your body

Breast massages that relieve pain

Breast massages that relieve pain

Breast massages help breastfeeding mothers in many ways. It helps warm up the breast and clears up the milk ducts to allow the milk to flow better,

Breastfeeding positions

Breastfeeding positions

There are many breastfeeding positions you can try with your baby to decide what works best. Here are some popular positions.

How to help your baby get a proper latch

How to help your baby get a proper latch

For many first-time moms, breastfeeding will not come naturally. After all, it is a process of tuning your child and you to understand each other.

The first week of breastfeeding

The first week of breastfeeding

The first week after birth is the critical time to get many things right from the start. Successful breastfeeding is one of them. Knowing what to

Stages of breast milk

Stages of breast milk

Breast milk has healthy nutrients at the right amount that your baby needs during the early months of life. In order to  provide the right kind of

The benefits of breastfeeding and things you should know

The benefits of breastfeeding and things you should know

Breastfeeding is the best way for a newborn to get adequate nutrients for healthy development. It is also the best way for a mother and her child to

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