You probably know that breast milk comes with a variety of benefits for your baby. It contains nutrients that will help your baby develop. Babies who breastfeed also have a lower chance of developing infections, allergies, and dental issues. Plus, breastfeeding allows you and your child to bond. Because breast milk is so beneficial for [...]
Are you having a tough time nursing your little one? Even though every mother’s breastfeeding experience is unique, many mothers face similar breastfeeding issues. Whether you’re a first-time mom or more experienced, you may come up against different issues with each baby. We’ve put together some common breastfeeding issues and how you can find solutions [...]
What Happens to the Mother’s Body in the Postpartum Period? What is considered postpartum care starts right after birth for about six weeks. During this time, a mother’s body goes through hormonal changes and her uterus returns to normal size. Other health changes during the postpartum period can include the forming of colostrum (that ooey [...]
Lасtаtіоn, оr brеаѕtfееdіng, іѕ nоt оnlу a nаturаl, hеаlthу way tо рrоvіdе the реrfесt mix оf nutrients, hormones, аnd рrоtеіnѕ for your nеwbоrn, but it аlѕо сrеаtеѕ an іnvаluаblе орроrtunіtу fоr mоthеr аnd сhіld tо bond and develop еmоtіоnаl іntіmасу. Hеrе аrе thе bаѕісѕ: Establish brеаѕtfееdіng within thе fіrѕt wееk of уоur baby’s birth аnd [...]