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Successfully Breastfeeding Twins – Tips and Tricks
Are you expecting twins? Some people wonder whether it is possible to have enough breast milk for twin babies, and yes, it is. It is possible to have enough milk for both your babies and extra for freezing. Not only will your baby twins receive all the benefits of breastfeeding, but you will also reap the…
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Preventing Dehydration in Babies
How To Keep Your Baby From GettingDehydrated While You’re Out Taking your baby outdoors is an exciting and highly beneficial experience. According to pediatric experts on Lamaze, bringing your child outdoors can help them stimulate their mental development, strengthen their lungs, boost essential Vitamin D, and even improve their overall sleep hygiene. However, as discussed…
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Could You Have Enough Milk to Breastfeed Triplets?
Breastfeeding triplets or more can seem impossible, as most mothers have problems keeping up with just one! The good news is that many mothers have proven that it can be done. Busy times will be ahead, but the rewards are more significant than any sacrifices made. Advantages of Nursing Multiples Can You Produce Enough Milk…
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Teeth Whitening While Breastfeeding
Teeth Whitening and Breastfeeding When it comes to teeth whitening during breastfeeding, there are concerns about its safety due to limited research. Dentists typically avoid performing whitening treatments on pregnant or breastfeeding women as a precautionary measure. In this article, we’ll explore the potential risks of teeth whitening during this time, different methods and ingredients…
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Flat or Inverted Nipples
Some types of nipples, like concave, flat, or inverted nipples, might make it more difficult for a baby to latch. For a baby to nurse successfully, they must be able to grasp the nipple and stretch it forward and upward against the roof of the mouth. The most important thing to remember is that your baby…
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Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex
Breastfeeding your baby is a wonderful experience with many benefits for both of you. However, experiencing some difficulties along the way is common; most issues you encounter are problems with a simple solution. One of the less common challenges is a condition called dysphoric milk ejection reflex, also known as D-MER. What is D-MER? Dysphoria…
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Nipple Piercings And Breastfeeding
Nipple piercings have become more popular over recent years, and an increasing number of women are asking, “What are the effects of nipple piercings on breastfeeding?” I had both my nipples pierced at the age of 19. I am now 32 and a mother of 2 and have another bun in the oven. 😉 Both…
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Oral Thrush in Babies – Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Oral thrush in infants, which is more common at about four weeks of age, may occur more than once. It usually clears by itself, but there are ways to avoid and treat it. What Is Oral Thrush? A yeast or thrush infection happens when the mother and the baby’s natural flora and bacteria have become…
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Breastfeeding and Jaundice
What is Jaundice? Jaundice is very common; almost all infants have jaundice to a certain degree. Jaundice is diagnosed as a yellowish tint to a baby’s skin. This occurs because of a high percentage of “bilirubin” in the skin tissue. Jaundice babies almost always have a common type of jaundice called physiologic jaundice, which is…
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Should a Mother Continue Breastfeeding While Sick?
Can Any Illnesses Be Passed via Your Breast Milk to Your Baby? 1. Should I breastfeed, If I have a cold, flu, or fever? Breastfeeding while you are sick is preferred against not breastfeeding while sick. Whether you breastfeed or not, your baby will be exposed to your germs, but when you breastfeed, antibodies are transferred to…
Breastfeeding Problems & Solutions
Category: Special Situations
Every breastfeeding journey is different. This section offers support for unique situations—like nursing premature babies, twins, or multiples. Learn how to breastfeed after a C-section and how to keep going when you return to work. Whatever your path looks like, you’ll find guidance here to help you through.