Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breast milk provides the perfect mix of everything your baby needs to grow. Breast milk is not just nature's perfect baby food, but it also contains immunity-boosting antibodies and healthy enzymes that protect your baby. Photo by Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz on Unsplash

Exclusive Breastfeeding

We delve into the significance of exclusive breastfeeding, how to make it work, and its many benefits for both mother and child.

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10 Fascinating Breastfeeding Facts

Your breast milk is alive! It may even contain stem cells! "It contains a myriad of immunological, biochemical and cellular components that have the potential to significantly alter newborn immunity and susceptibility to infection."

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The Advantages of Breastfeeding

A mother's milk is a custom-built powerhouse that no other substance can truly match.

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Breastfeeding Older Children

There is no perfect or right time to stop breastfeeding your baby or toddler. The health benefits of breastfeeding continue for as long as you breastfeed.

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Could Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk of ADHD?

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of ADHD by promoting a strong bond between mother and baby and providing important nutrients to help boost brain development.

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Infant Immunity Via Breast Milk

The protection that breastmilk provides is designed for a baby’s immune system. Many child immunity disorders can be avoided; you can increase your baby's immunity just by breastfeeding!

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6 Things You Can Do for Increased Bonding With Your Baby

Feeling a bond with your baby is not something that always happens immediately, and just as you would need time to get to know the love of your life, you will need to get to know and love your baby.

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What Are the Benefits of Breastfeeding? Why Breastfeed?

The benefits of breastfeeding are immense; nothing can compare to the properties of human milk.

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How Much Should I Breastfeed at 6 Months?

So, the amount that your baby drinks at the breast is determined by the amount of solid foods that he/she eats. Mothers will notice that their babies spend less time at the breast when they eat more food.

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Why Is Breastfeeding Important?

Breast milk is alive, formula, on the other hand, is a non-living substance. Your breast milk changes from meal to meal, day to day, and year to year as your little one’s needs evolve.

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Breast Milk Lollies & Ice Cream

And now, you have the beautiful chance to offer the best of nutrition to your child in a different form, appealing to the young one’s taste buds even more! The tempting and delicious breast milk ice lollies and ice-creams do just that for you!

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Breastfeeding and Diabetes - Can You Still Breastfeed?

Yes, a diabetic mother can continue to breastfeed her baby. Whether you have type 1, 2 or gestational diabetes, you can and should continue to breastfeed. Diabetic mothers are advised to breastfeed their babies exclusively for 6 months or longer.

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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.

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How to Prepare for Breastfeeding - What You Need to Know

Your body will do most of the work in preparation for breastfeeding; your nipples increase in size, your milk ducts increase in number and become mature during pregnancy.

Growth Spurt

Infant Growth Spurts

All babies will experience growth spurts, also called “frequency days." Mothers usually assume that they have low milk production during this time. Their babies may demand to be breastfed more often during the day and night and may become very fussy.

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Successfully Breastfeeding Twins - Tips and Tricks

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.

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Why Is Colostrum So Important for Newborn Babies?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that newborns be allowed to breastfeed as often as they want in the first few days of life, as this will help ensure that they get enough colostrum.

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The Breast Crawl - The First Time You Breastfeed Your Baby

The miracle of childbirth is shown here, it shows just how natural breastfeeding actually is. This magical video will help mothers understand, that they can allow their babies to initiate breastfeeding, right from the time that their babies comes into this world.

Latching Issues

Cleft Lip and Palate

The Obturator can help the baby suck stronger and provides firm pressure on the breast. The mother should request that the Obturator be made of a smooth surface, as not to hurt her while breastfeeding.

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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.

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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.

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Do Nursing Vacations Work?

If you've faced challenges with low milk output and have explored different methods to enhance it, a nursing vacation could be the solution for you.

Latching Issues

Breastfeeding and Jaundice

Jaundice is a very common occurrence; 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.

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Does Breastfeeding Shrink Your Uterus?

Did you know that the uterus of non-breastfeeding mothers will never shrink back? It will always remain slightly enlarged...

Breastfeeding Positions

Tandem Nursing

A guide for mothers looking to understand the complexities and rewards of tandem nursing.