Tag: Breastfeeding

Even if used interchangeably, milk allergy and lactose intolerance are two different things. If you find your baby colicky, having rashes or swellings in different parts of their body after being fed, it's time to consult pediatrician. Milk allergies can be caused when the baby’s body rejects the protein present in cow’s milk, while lactose intolerance is because of digestive problems.

When you breastfeed, your baby receives all their necessary nutrients from you. Since pregnancy demands a woman eats for two, few mums might wonder...

Foods high in fiber like oats, barley, brown rice, beans, and calcium-rich leafy greens can increase breast milk. Fenugreek, ginger, palm dates, moringa, and alfalfa also boost milk flow. Aside from a balanced diet, Ayurveda also recommends medicinal preparations with sesame, garlic, and shatavari. As always, check with your doctor first.

Wondering if you should exercise while nursing? Fret not! This myth-busting guide will help you unmask 4 very common breastfeeding myths.

Vitamin D is essential to regulate and absorb calcium and phosphorus in the body. Most people can get their daily intake of Vitamin D...

With the aim of reducing the number of cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the American Academy of Pediatrics recently announced that parents...

Breastfeeding may be natural, but it is also a learned skill. For first time moms, overcoming breastfeeding challenges may be daunting. Armed with the...

No matter how your day looks like, there are some relaxation tips breastfeeding moms can try and get benefited. Yoga focuses entirely on your body and well-being. Keep practicing and work on those hips and build your core strength to keep going. Go slow but steady on your stretches to avoid any stiff back or other pain in the body. Allow time to re build your practice and 'no stress' is the key to happiness.

The risks of asthma could be reduced by proper breast feeding, vitamin D intake and with Amish lifestyle.

An avocado (130 g) a day meets 30% of your folate need for a stronger spine, skull, and brain of the fetus. This high-potassium, low-sodium fruit prevents leg cramps. It also packs in good doses of phosphorus, calcium, iron, and magnesium. As it helps absorb carotenoids better, by 15.3 times, even, toss it into salads and add its oil to salsa to keep your carotenoid levels high. Avocado oleic acid also enriches breast milk.

Breastfeeding has occurred over eons and is normal for our species. Many of us know breast-milk is important to support a baby’s immune system....

  Are Saggy Breasts Inevitable? Every woman who is breastfeeding or recently weened their baby is interested in whether her breasts will ever look the same as they...

We all know that breast milk is best milk. But just how much do we know or understand the way a baby’s mouth and...

Nighttime Breastfeeding One of the most difficult aspects of caring for a newborn baby is the sleep deprivation that comes with it. Each night feed...

Here are some essential tips for expectant mothers to gain some insight for preparing themselves for their breastfeeding journey.