Yendi and Emprezz share breastfeeding tips
THE Ministry of Health, with support from UNICEF, has been intensifying its efforts to promote breastfeeding and to revive the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. For National Breastfeeding Week 2013...
View ArticleMilk Drunk
I breastfed my newborn son in the Target dressing room today. My tiny boy, the one who lost ounce after ounce in the hospital, is now over 12 pounds. Why? Because I have nursed him in restaurants, in...
View ArticleRoyal baby: to breastfeed or not to breastfeed?
The Duchess of Cambridge is likely to follow the Queen and her mother-in-law's lead and nurse her newborn. But historically, many royal mothers have shuddered at the thought ...
View Article50 Reasons to breastfeed your toddler
Most parents know how important breast milk is for babies, but many are unaware of the many benefits that continue far past the first year. From healthier toddlers to higher IQs to increased protection...
View ArticleCommon breastfeeding concerns: what is mastitis?
Mastitis is a condition that causes a woman's breast to become swollen, tender, reddened and painful. Mastitis is most often caused by a bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus. This condition commonly...
View ArticleTips for successful breastfeeding
One of the many decisions an expectant mother makes is whether to breastfeed her baby. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for mother and child but whether it is right for you is a very personal...
View ArticleThe natural parent|Breastfeeding your baby
With the passing of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2013), there have been thousands of new mothers since then who are faced with the decision as to whether or not they should breastfeed their...
View ArticleMother-Baby Tandem
THE understanding on how the mother-baby tandem works may contribute to successful breastfeeding. As the newborn feels a touch on the cheeks, the baby turns the head towards that side. If the baby...
View ArticleHow A Bottle Is Helping Moms Breastfeed Longer
For most people, too many sleepless nights in a row can sap creativity. But for Priska Diaz, CEO of Bittylab, exhaustion led to The Bare bottle. A product she (day)dreamed up in 2008, it is proven to...
View ArticleSurrogate children in India deprived of mother's milk
Childless couples from all over the world bring home babies with help from India’s mushrooming Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) centres. But in their haste to hold their babies in their arms,...
View ArticleWhy do many Irish mums ignore message that ‘breast is best’?
Oh, those flighty Irish mums. Why, oh why, won’t they listen to the experts and breastfeed their babies? A new study by academics from the school of nursing and midwifery in Trinity College Dublin...
View ArticleThe Problem With 'Discreet' Breastfeeding
I have two breasts. Several years ago, I dressed them in lace and gave them a little peek of the sky above a plunging neckline. They were useful breasts. Several years ago, doors were opened for me,...
View ArticleBreastfeeding FAQs
In partnership with http://www.womenshealth.gov Q: Is my baby getting enough vitamin D? A: Vitamin D is needed to build strong bones. All infants and children should get at least 400 International...
View ArticleBreastfeeding FAQs from CDC
Q: Is my baby getting enough vitamin D? A: Vitamin D is needed to build strong bones. All infants and children should get at least 400 International Units (IU) of vitamin D each day. To meet this need,...
View Article60-second op that can help baby breastfeed
London - As soon as Justine Sullivan’s son Conor was born, he had trouble breastfeeding. Midwives at the hospital gave him formula milk, much to his mother’s exasperation. “Conor’s first feed was from...
View ArticleFrom bottle to breastfeeding: a hard journey to contentment
Most people are unaware that it is possible to relactate and breastfeed a baby who has been formula-fed. In fact, I found out about it only by chance, so I thought that telling my story would help...
View ArticleBreastfeeding basics: 10 myths about breast milk
MYTH: Many women simply cannot produce enough milk to successfully breastfeed a baby. FACT: This is NOT true. Most women produce an over-abundance of milk. Babies that lose weight or aren't gaining...
View ArticleBreastfeed kids‚ help them fight diseases
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View ArticleHow to Breastfeed Appropriately
So you've decided to breastfeed. Fantastic! Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to nourish your baby while establishing early bonding. Unfortunately, breast milk comes out of breasts so there are a few...
View ArticleSolutions to your nursing problems
Many new moms want to breastfeed for as long as possible, but though it's a natural process, breastfeeding can also be fraught with problems for the mother. From the baby not latching on, to sore...
View ArticleWhen there is a right-way to breastfeed
KUALA LUMPUR: Nor Zanariah Azmi, 28, like any other pregnant woman, cannot wait to welcome and celebrate the birth of her child. Heavily pregnant with her second child, she keeps herself updated on...
View Article‘Infant should be attached properly for breastfeed’
Gaya: The Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) centres in A N Magadh Medical College and Hospital that are run with support of Unicef are to be credited not only for educating mothers about...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Importance of breast milk
Breastfeeding a baby has health benefits for both the mother and child. Dr Anjali Kumar, Head of the Department & Senior Consultant in Gynecology and Obstetrics from Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon shares...
View Article12 Things No One Told You About Breastfeeding (St Luke's Hospital)
(Source: St Luke's Hospital) Becoming a new mother is a very exciting time in a woman's life. Your mother, grandmother, aunts and friends may have given you plenty of advice about breastfeeding, but...
View Article12 Things No One Told You About Breastfeeding (UnityPoint Health)
(Source: UnityPoint Health) Becoming a new mother is a very exciting time in a woman's life. Your mother, grandmother, aunts and friends may have given you plenty of advice about breastfeeding, but...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Good for mother and baby alike
Breastfeeding is good for both babies and mothers. It provides the right nutritional ingredients as well as antibodies from the mother’s body that can help the infant fight off disease. That's why the...
View ArticleSimply the breast
We're in the midst of World Breastfeeding Week-an annual event during which a host of countries celebrate and promote one of the most essential of maternal acts. Innate though it is, nursing an infant...
View ArticleWhy and how to breastfeed your baby
Breastfeeding is the first step in motherhood and can be overwhelming because you want everything to go just right. While your doctor and well-wishers will give you tons of advice on what to do and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Is Now Required By Law In The United Arab Emirates
The Emirates' Federal National Council has passed a clause, part of their new Child Rights Law, requiring new moms to breastfeed their babies for two full years, The National reports. Now, men can sue...
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