Mommies

When I was breastfeeding my son he had difficulty latching on properly and as a result my milk supply dropped significantly before I realized there was a problem. I had to work really hard to get my supply back up and here are some of the ways that I did that.

Firstly I got a hospital grade electric breast pump from my midwife. This allowed me to drain nearly all of the milk out of my breasts each time I expressed, which prompted my body to produce more….

As you all know, breastfeeding is one of the most essential ways to keep your newborn baby well nourished at all times. That is why regularly breastfeeding your baby will surely keep him healthy and well energized as he grows older. But did you know that there are certain foods to avoid while breastfeeding? Yes, there are these foods and also drinks that you should avoid in order for your breast milk to be healthy and pure for your baby. Eating certain foods and drinking…

When you are pregnant you seem to hear from everyone that breast feeding is much better for the baby and you should do it even for the smallest amount of time. However, you may wonder what it is about breast milk that makes is so superior to the formula milk alternatives.

Firstly breast milk is designed by your body specifically for your baby. It contains exactly the right mix of vitamins and minerals that are needed by the baby for him…

Hard to believe, but a woman’s body starts to prepare for breast feeding literally from the moment of fertilization! Under the influence of the hormone prolactin happens an active occurrence of cells in which the milk for the baby will be produced, as well as some other changes in the breast.

The main thing is to teach your baby to suck properly! You need to feed him in the first hour after birth and then give the breast each time,…