Breastfeeding

Lactation in women is not an easy process. Preparation for it begins during pregnancy, passes several stages, requires the participation of many hormones, and depends on many factors. It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of mother’s milk for a newborn baby. This natural process is irreplaceable in its value but today more and more mothers … Read more

A breastfeeding diet after childbirth should be varied and balanced, like at the end of pregnancy but, preferably, with an increased amount of dairy products: 3-4 cups of milk per day, including kefir or yogurt. Lactating mothers’ needs for additional food increase depending on the amount of breast milk secreted by their mammary glands. However, these are the … Read more

Breastfeeding is a complicated process during which a mother can face a lot of problems. One of them is sore nipples breastfeeding. At the same time, breastfeeding a baby has many advantages. Nature itself has taken care of ensuring that there are all necessary nutrients in breast milk that the tender digestive system of the baby … Read more

Is lactation without pregnancy possible or is it just a myth? Throughout the history of mankind, there have always been babies who were breastfed by women who replaced their mothers. They were at the breast of another woman due to the death or illness of their biological mother and also in the case if she transferred completely or … Read more

Can you breastfeed with nipple piercings? Opponents of extreme jewelry unanimously claim that nipple piercing and breastfeeding are not compatible. However, doctors say that such a radical opinion is a mistake. Does Nipple Piercing Destroy Milk Ducts? Many women are worried about the fact that nipple piercing can allegedly disturb lactation. In fact, if the … Read more

Breastfeeding jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia, conjunctive jaundice) is a kind of physiological jaundice that occurs in newborns when they are fed with breast milk. This phenomenon lies in the fact that against the background of breastfeeding the baby has unmotivated jaundice which quickly disappears after the termination of feeding. This condition is equally common for boys and girls. … Read more

Many women receive advice on the termination of breastfeeding when they need treatment. Conscious continuation of breastfeeding while taking medication is much more important than the possible risk of getting this medication through the mother’s milk. This decision affects many aspects related to the child, the family, and society as a whole. Weaning sometimes causes … Read more

Since the delivery of the baby, parents are trying to surround them with care and attention, creating ideal conditions for their growth and development. The choice of quality products for a newborn baby is really important. This obviously applies to breastfeeding bottles and bottles for artificial feeding. Thus, bottles for feeding newborns are used by absolutely all parents, regardless of … Read more

Seeds of fenugreek are considered one of the most effective stimulants of lactation. A lactation stimulant is a substance that enhances the production of breast milk in humans and animals. If you do not have enough breast milk to feed your baby, then you might be interested in reading an article on what fenugreek breastfeeding is and how fenugreek … Read more

During pregnancy and childbirth, the woman’s organism undergoes serious tests. Because of stress, nursing mothers become vulnerable to various allergens. Most often the disease takes them by surprise. And then, the woman has to start looking for a safe drug that will not harm the child. Allergies are also quite widespread among nursing women but the … Read more