In India, healthcare experts recommend a balanced, healthy diet rich in calcium, iron and protein during pregnancy. These and other essential nutrients in pregnancy diet are required for the baby as well as for the [...]
Postpartum depression, a type of mood disorder, is common but often ignored/undetected condition in females post delivery. Ignorance about PPD is prevalent. Also, it has a social stigma attached to it. This guest post is [...]
Traditionally in India mothers recovering from childbirth drank 'Ajwain paani' aka Ajwain water regularly. It helps to prevent bloating and flatulence as well as boost lactation. It is believed that if a lactating mother consumes [...]
Using a breast pump to express breast milk is a prevalent practice in the US. Especially amongst moms who plan to provide breast milk to their baby after going back to work. No doubt that most [...]
Pregnancy and childbirth are a beautiful phase of a mother's life, isn't it? But this journey also takes a toll on our body. And breastfeeding a baby demands additional calories! From medical professionals to caregivers, [...]
What is a feeding pillow? A feeding pillow a.k.a. nursing pillow is a specially designed pillow to aid a mother during breastfeeding. A mother can wear it or snugly fit such a pillow around her [...]
Expressing breast milk is popular amongst breastfeeding moms in developed countries, especially the USA. For a lactating mother expressing breast milk can be beneficial for improving or sustaining lactation. However, expressing milk is not a [...]
So your bundle of joy has arrived, and you are busy taking care of your new born. You may still be adjusting (or have already adjusted) to an "unpredictable" schedule around the baby. Many times, [...]
"Breastfeeding is a gift that lasts a lifetime!" - Unknown Breast milk is considered as the wholesome first food for nourishment and development of newborn babies! Breast milk is known to protect a newborn from many preventable [...]
"Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth" - Pamela K. Wiggins. You may have heard from many sources that breast milk is considered to be the best source of nutrition for [...]
