For some women breastfeeding comes naturally and they are blessed with an easily latching baby, while for others this is not the case. Some report that breastfeeding can hurt while others feel no pain at all. If you choose to breastfeed your baby, which initially can be more than eight times a day, ... Read More about 13 Breastfeeding Must-Haves
ErgoPouch Sleep Suit Bag Review from a Real Mum
We all know by now that covering your child with sheets and blankets in bed poses as a SIDS risk. Due to this 'sleep suits' have become a great alternative as they do not pose any risk of suffocation and still keep your littlest love warm at night. There are many brands and styles of sleep suits on ... Read More about ErgoPouch Sleep Suit Bag Review from a Real Mum
Early Pregnancy Symptoms – 13 Early Signs That You May Be Pregnant
There may be signs and symptoms your body is already telling you that you are pregnant even before confirming it with a blood test. If you think that you are pregnant and have any of the signs and symptoms below, taking a home pregnancy test and getting blood taken can confirm this. There is no harm ... Read More about Early Pregnancy Symptoms – 13 Early Signs That You May Be Pregnant
Hospital Bag Checklist – What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
Congratulations... You're finally nearing the end of your pregnancy and there is no better time to start packing your hospital bag than now. Your hospital bag, along with your babies hospital bag are both equally important and should be prepared many weeks prior to your due date. Personally, I ... Read More about Hospital Bag Checklist – What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
Common Misconceptions of the Breastfed Infant
Misconceptions over breastfeeding have prevailed for many generations. Let's put an end to some of the common breastfeeding misconceptions. Top Breastfeeding Misconceptions Formula is just as good as Breastmilk. There is simply no comparison. Not only is breastmilk superior nutritionally, ... Read More about Common Misconceptions of the Breastfed Infant
Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer
It's already fairly well known that among western women, a mother who breastfeeds for 24 months (duration for all her children) has a 25% lower chance of developing pre-menopausal breast cancer than a woman who formula feeds her children. Because so few women nurse beyond 12 months, no western ... Read More about Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer
When Should a Baby Stop Breastfeeding?
We were asked recently by Ken: Is there an age when a baby should stop breast feeding? What are the problems if a baby is breastfed too long? Short answer: No. There is no age at which a baby should stop breastfeeding. Every benefit attributed to breastfeeding (or conversely, every harm possible ... Read More about When Should a Baby Stop Breastfeeding?
Taking the Bite out of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding shouldn't have to be discontinued because of biting. If your baby is biting, you need to find out why, and you can eliminate the biting, and resume a happy nursing relationship! One of the major causes of biting is teething. Is your baby constantly gumming items, drooling, and ... Read More about Taking the Bite out of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Frequency
Most new mothers are left confused about how often their babies should nurse. Our formula feeding mothers can expect to feed their newborns every 2-4 hours in general (some babies more frequently, others less frequently). Breastmilk is not like formula. Formula is usually made from cow's milk, ... Read More about Breastfeeding Frequency
Starting Solids with Your Breastfed Baby
Starting solids with your breastfed baby is an important step. It's the first step of weaning, whether you intend to nurse 3 more months or 3 more years...the first bite or taste of food or liquid is baby's first step towards breastfeeding independence. When to Start? At the start of the 20th ... Read More about Starting Solids with Your Breastfed Baby
