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Breastfeeding Tips for New Mothers
Embarking on a breastfeeding journey can be rewarding and challenging for new mothers. With numerous health benefits for both mom and baby, it’s essential to overcome obstacles that may arise during this crucial newborn phase. We’ve compiled a few essential breastfeeding tips and additional advice for support. Breastfeeding Tips Know Your Baby’s Hunger Cues One…
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When Does Breast Milk Come In?
It is best to breastfeed as early as possible after birth and as often as possible during those first few days to encourage the onset of mature milk. A baby is usually quite alert immediately after a natural birth, which makes the first hour following birth the best time to initiate breastfeeding. Colostrum is the…
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A Breast Care Guide for Breastfeeding Mothers
You can care for your breasts after breastfeeding by rinsing with clean water, to wash away any saliva, then you can apply some of your own breast milk or nipple cream and allow to air dry. Breast and Nipple Care During Breastfeeding This page is our breast care guide, including tips about cleaning and preparing…
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Baby Keeps Sleeping When Breastfeeding
It is natural for babies to fall asleep while breastfeeding due to biological factors. This behavior is mainly driven by a hormone known as cholecystokinin, or CCK, which is released into your baby’s gut as they begin to suck. This hormone induces feelings of fullness and drowsiness in your baby. How to Keep Baby Awake…
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How to Breastfeed a Baby – The Full Breastfeeding Guide
You should try to breastfeed your baby as soon as possible after birth. This will kick-start the release of hormones that encourage milk production. How to Breastfeed Successfully Congratulations on deciding to breastfeed! Breastfeeding is natural, but it does not always come naturally to the mother; it is an acquired skill, so do not think…
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The Incredible Skin-To-Skin Benefits You Should Take Advantage Of
Early skin-to-skin contact is very important, and the skin-to-skin benefits speak for themselves; skin-to-skin connection goes far beyond successful breastfeeding but has proven to calm and medicate babies, especially those sick and premature. Skin-To-Skin Benefits What Is Skin-to-Skin Contact? Skin-on-skin contact is when mothers and babies are put together with their skin touching (no blanket…
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2 of the Best Breastfeeding Pillows and Why
A nursing pillow can make things much easier during the first few weeks of a breastfeeding relationship. It can help a mother position and latch her baby comfortably. It will also prevent her back and arms from getting tired and sore. These versatile cushions are also sometimes used to help a baby sit upright, play,…
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Nursing Lying Down
Nursing while lying down can make things a little easier for a mother. It is convenient at night; a mother can continue to rest while breastfeeding. Some might need to wait until their babies are experienced at breastfeeding before attempting to lie down while breastfeeding. How to Breastfeed Lying Down Other Tips for Breastfeeding While…
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Exclusive Breastfeeding
We delve into the significance of exclusive breastfeeding, how to make it work, and its many benefits for both mother and child. Exclusive Breastfeeding – What You Need to Know What is Exclusive Breastfeeding? Exclusive breastfeeding involves feeding your baby with breast milk alone, without any additional food, drinks, or water, until they reach the…
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What Are the Signs of Hunger in Breastfed Babies?
All babies are different, and all have different ways of letting their mothers know that they are hungry; as you and your baby get to know one another, you will recognize your baby’s unique hunger signals. How are you to know when your baby is hungry? Well, here we have a few suggestions on how…
Breastfeeding Problems & Solutions
Category: Breastfeeding Basics
Learn all the breastfeeding basics to get started with confidence. Find out how to latch your baby properly and try different feeding positions. Understand your baby’s hunger cues and what’s normal in the early days. Get tips on how often to feed, how to know if your baby is getting enough, and what to expect in the first weeks. This section gives you clear, practical advice to help you feel supported and prepared—right from the start.