How to feed the newborn is one of the first and major decisions every mother, or mom-to-be, will make. Marital status, education, age, culture, confidence, lifestyle, and comfort level are the factors that will greatly impact their choice of feeding. The benefits and importance of breastfeeding in enhancing infant and maternal health can’t be stressed […]
Sarah had waited nine long months to meet her baby, and the moment finally arrived. As soon as her newborn was placed on her chest, they both experienced an instant, unspoken connection. The baby’s tiny hands clung to Sarah’s skin, her breathing steadying and her cries calming. This magical first hour, known as the Golden
The choice to breastfeed or formula-feed your baby could be one of the major decisions new mothers will make. As health experts say, breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants. Hence, the benefits of breastfeeding couldn’t be stressed enough. Unfortunately, breastfeeding isn’t possible for all women. Formula feeding is a healthy alternative for
The first week after giving birth is pretty exciting but daunting. You’re getting to know your newborn while recovering from delivery. You’re thinking about your milk coming out, plus the baby blues. There’s the pressure of becoming a super mom! But one of the most important things you’re concerned about is just being with your
After nine months of battling all sorts of discomfort while carrying a baby in your womb, you’re now embarking on another phase of your journey—it’s time to feed your precious little one. Breastfeeding has come! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have expressed their stand that
After nine months of emotional rollercoasters and many discomforts, you now have your bundle of joy in your arms. But the journey doesn’t end here; in fact, it has just started. Breastfeeding is now the most important task that not only benefits your baby but also you as a mother. It’s the process of feeding
It’s a grim reality many of us face: Promptly after eating cheese, we become sick. Should we persevere through our love of cheese and a helping of blissful ignorance, or face the fact that we may be lactose intolerant? According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common symptoms of lactose intolerance, when our bodies cannot
To the next generation of moms…
How to succeed with breastfeeding: a blueprint for the working mother There are many stages in the breastfeeding process for a working mother. It starts a long time before conception and goes all to way through the return to work phase. In this two-piece article, I will try to lay it down in plain language.
