Within minutes after your baby is born, breastfeeding can begin. The first food your breasts produce is colostrum – a sticky, yellow fluid that contains everything your baby needs to transition to life outside your body. Though all infants benefit from colostrum, preterm infants who take colostrum from the mother’s breast have “significantly better health outcomes” than those who do not.   What is Colostrum? Colostrum is a breast fluid produced by humans and other mammals in the first few days after birth, before it transitions into breast milk . It’s very nutritious and contains high l ..read more

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.   So, Does being sick affect your milk supply? Being ill shouldn’t directly impact your milk supply. However, if your illness is also causing diarrhoea, vomiting, fatigue, or decreased appetite, you’ll likel ..read more

Congratulations on making the decision to breastfeed your newborn, Mama! We know you’ll have a lot of questions as you become adjusted to life with a little one, and we’re here to help you ease into it all. We try to make feeding as simple and straightforward as possible, but that’s not always easy. Every baby is different and, in most cases, there isn’t a specific intake amount that an infant must meet each day. Here are a few guidelines for what to expect: Your number of breastfeeding sessions per day may be anywhere from 4 – 13, depending on his or her appetite and how much milk is removed ..read more

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 fa ..read more

“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 major hormonal shift.   The hormonal shift is a result of giving birth: there will be an increased blood flow in your breasts following the delivery, to make ample milk. Due to this shift, the mother experiences a sharp increase in her milk supply.   This milk supply increases in conjunction with you ..read more

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 nurse every 3 hours. However, scheduling early on will interfere with the milk production. Babies actually require feeding more frequently than that! Longer nursing during the first few days of the baby’s delivery whilst colostrum is s ..read more

1. Wash Your Hands It is very important for both parents to wash their hands with a good antibacterial soap before they pick up their baby. If you touch your baby without using a hand sanitizer, he/she could become susceptible to harmful germs and suffer from infections like colds, diarrhea, flu, etc. It is also very important to wash your hands before preparing your baby’s food or feeding. Never forget to wash your hands after changing the nappies or using the restroom.   2. Clean their ears Clean the baby’s delicate ears very gently. Never insert cotton ear buds into his/her tiny ears ..read more

Did you know? –   Studies have shown that babies born via Natural birth tend to have higher immune system in later life due to the exposure to maternal bacteria that would occur during the standard birthing process.   Infants born vaginally have a gut microbiome very similar to that of their mother’s vaginal and fecal flora. This occurs through vertical transfer of the vaginal-perianal microbes of the mother as the infant passes through the birth canal.   Research shows that birth by cesarean section can influence your baby’s microbiome and immune health as well as their lifelon ..read more

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.   1. Building a good milk supply To ensure a good milk supply, you should breastfeed your baby as soon as possible after your delivery. This will help you to establish your milk supply early. You should also avoid giving ..read more