Coronavirus and Breastfeeding
Just a few months into the new year and 2020 has reminded many of us always to expect the unexpected. Most notably, the world has been taken by storm by…
THE ONE VITAMIN YOU MAY NEED TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFED BABY
If you are breastfeeding exclusively, you can rest assured that your baby is getting almost all of the necessary nutrients needed for proper growth and development from your breastmilk. Adequate amounts of…
Breastfeeding during flu season
Does everyone seem to sneeze, cough, or feel unwell? Welcome to the flu season! It is the time of the year when many mothers worry about their babies’ health. But…
Breastfeeding and Eczema
A skin condition that is manifested by red, itchy, scaly or bumpy patches, eczema is something that is commonly observed among babies. We already know the fact that breastfeeding can…
Bodybuilding While Breastfeeding
Because of countless stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding bodybuilding and weightlifting, many women are discouraged from even picking up a dumbbell for fear of “getting big” or “looking like a man”.…
How to Prevent Mastitis
Mastitis is a common complication while initiating breastfeeding, weaning, or at any point in between. Because of the pain and swelling that typically goes with it, many women are discouraged…
Breastfeeding and Pacifiers
A pacifier is one of the easiest ways to calm a fussy baby. But, are pacifiers really a wise choice? When is it safe to start a baby on a…
Getting Botox® While Breastfeeding
Thanks to today’s innovative technology and medical advances, women (and even men) can turn back the hands of time and look the way they want at any age. Going under…
Breastfeeding a Baby with Food Allergies
You have been exclusively breastfeeding your baby since she was born with no issues. She is tolerating your milk, growing appropriately, and hitting the important milestones. Once your baby reaches…
How to Prepare a Breastfed Baby for Daycare
Thankfully, being in daycare does not mean that breastfeeding has to stop. However, a mother who chooses to give her baby breast milk when returning to work will know that…