“My breasts hurt a few days after I gave birth, why is this happening? I was latching fine a few days before, but now my breasts are growingly painful. How do I cope with it?” Don’t worry mummy! What you are experiencing is engorgement – which is a signal that your body is undergoing a… Continue reading Toxic Cycle of Breast Engorgement
Many mummies, during their breastfeeding journey – despite best intentions have been unknowingly made certain decisions that sabotaged their breastfeeding experience. Here are some possible ways that might be interfering with your breastfeeding experience! ??? 1. Only allowing the baby to nurse for a limited time Upon delivery, most mothers are often told to… Continue reading 5 Ways of Breastfeeding Sabotage!
Firstly, Should I be breastfeeding while sick?
Generally speaking, yes. Fortunately, breast milk does not transmit micro-organisms that cause serious or long-term diseases. In fact, it actually protects your child from various illnesses, such as diarrhoea and pneumonia. Breast milk contains antibodies that ensure their safety, even if you’re feeling sick while breastfeeding.
Babies typically tend to fall asleep at the breast when they’re satiated. But sometimes, this can also happen when your baby has not latched on properly. If you experience pain while nursing, that may be a sign of an improper latch. Babies who were born with a low birth weight may also be sleepier during feedings. While breastfeeding is supposed to come “naturally,” the reality is that there’s some learning and unlearning as you and your baby settles down. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, your little one might decide to give it all up and just fall asleep! Why is your baby falling asleep when they should be feeding lustily?
Many mothers face the difficult choice of whether to continue breastfeeding after they return to their workplace. One of the reasons why they hesitate about expressing breast milk at work is their tight and busy schedule.
However, with adequate planning and adjustment, working mothers do not need to worry about not being able to breastfeed after returning to work.
The amount of fat in human milk changes dramatically during each feeding and throughout the day, since fat content depends on the degree of emptiness of the breast (empty breast = high fat, full breast = low fat). The average fat content of human milk is 1.2 grams/oz.
Research tells us that mom’s diet does not affect the average amount of fat or calories in her milk. However, mummies can change the types of fat in her milk by altering the types of fats that she eats.
Breastfeeding is the optimal food for baby and it is great for mothers too. But what happens when you can’t produce enough milk? Should you take supplements to boost supply?
Jamu Massage is a common form of postnatal care for mothers. Having roots in South-East Asia before the 17th century, it is a traditional Indonesian massage using various kinds of plants and herbal medicine. Although it is a massage form which originated from Indonesia, there are many Chinese and Westerners who endorse this massage.
How the baby latches on affects mom and baby. There are several reasons why a good latch should be maintained.
1. It keeps breastfeeding related discomforts, such as sore, cracked, and irritated nipples, to a minimal.
2. It lessens the risk of the mom becoming engorged because the baby is able to suckle properly, maintaining good milk flow and emptying of the breast.
3. Ensures that baby is satiated, and getting enough milk for proper nutrition, hydration, weight gain, and development.
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