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Breastfeeding- Is It Okay to Quit Before Time?

  Breastfeeding is a beautiful experience and also a long commitment for the mother. Although there’s no alternative to breastfeed, we shouldn’t judge a mother who decides not to nurse her child or quit before the recommended time. Sometimes its easy to decide whether to nurse the baby, for how long and when to quit. But sometimes or for some mothers, things aren’t that streamlined or easy to sort, a lot of factors come into play before taking this major decision. So, if you are a new mom or you know anyone who is struggling to make the right decision, don’t beat yourself down or judge her for deciding something that makes her happy or keeps her sane. Breastfeeding is a full-time job which requires taking lactation supplements , pumping, cancelling social commitments and doing various other things, so be kind to yourself and to the fellow mothers out there. But mostly people are insensitive, quick to pass judgements and construct opinions about mothers who decide to wean off the ...

Breastfeeding with Diabetes- All you Need to Know

Breastfeeding is the best way to feed and nurture the baby. It has amazing benefits for the little one and also for the mother. Many new moms are cynical about nursing their babies due to many reasons but trust me, this could be the best decision ever for both of you. Mothers who suffer from diabetes are especially doubtful about feeding their babies as so many false opinions and myths surround it. Whether the mother was diabetic during pregnancy or she has been dealing with it all her life, breastfeeding is still the best thing for both the mother and child. Nowadays nursing a child is very convenient and easy with breastfeeding supplements and other lactation treats readily available in the market, so just need to make up your mind! Let’s dive deep and explore the various kinds of diabetes and see how these can affect the milk and what can diabetic mothers do to ensure they give the goodness of their milk to their new born child. Even though this journey might not be easy, the ben...

Breastfeeding Supplies 101- Everything You Need to Buy

Practically speaking in order to breastfeed your little one all you essentially need is your breasts and the baby. But when moms get to grind, they realize it’s not as simple as it seemed and there is a lot more to it than just breasts and babies. There are a number of things that a mother needs along the journey of nursing the baby, thankfully the breastfeeding supplies available in the market are quite wholesome, thoughtful and easy to access. Mothers need different kinds of supplies at different stages of nursing, so it's absolutely important that mothers know the availability of the supplies and also know what supplies are actually helpful and which ones are clickbait. Supplies like best lactation supplements actually boost the milk supply so mother’s must have them handy. As the awareness of breastfeeding the babies have risen among the new-age mothers the demand for nursing equipment have also increased significantly. Some breastfeeding supplies are just to make the mother...

How to Promote and Raise Awareness for Breastfeeding

  Breastfeeding is the best source of nourishment, nutrition and sustenance for the child. It also has various benefits for the mother as well. Even though it has numerous benefits for both the mother and child, the number of mothers that start nursing their child often don’t reach the 6-month mark of exclusive breastfeeding. In fact, around 65% of the mothers give up on exclusive breastfeeding before reaching 6 months. That's a huge chunk of mothers giving up on it and we as a community, have to figure out the reasons for this and also promote and raise awareness about the wide range of benefits that breastfeeding provides the mother, baby and to the community as a whole. Many mothers who want to nurse their baby are often flooded with so much misinformation that they give up on the idea before even giving it a try.  Others who do take the initiative are not supported and backed enough by their partners, job or family members and they relinquish before time. Sometimes the m...

Breastfeeding Clothes - Ultimate Comfort and Great Privacy

  As much as breastfeeding is rewarding and fulfilling, it's also challenging and daunting in various ways. A nursing mother faces many trials and tribulations in order to feed her child exclusively or with other foods. She has to maintain her diet, be mindful of her sleep, forgo drinking and smoking, include herbal lactation supplements to boost milk supply and also look stylish and be comfortable while doing all this. Breastfeeding clothes have become an essential item nowadays as it provides added comfort, discretion and makes the mothers look stylish and chic. Mothers don’t have to wear drab, deary and dingy clothing while nursing their babies, they can make a statement with trendy clothing items that are functional, stylish and comfortable. When we talk about nursing clothes, the options and range is pretty ostentatious but you don’t need all the clothing items displayed at the huge stores. In fact, you can totally do without nursing clothes if you switch a tee with an over...

wBabies and Botanicals- Herbal Acquaintance while Pregnancy

Getting pregnant when you plan to get pregnant is nothing less than a blessing. It’s the most exciting, unpredictable and happiest journey of a woman's life. Having said that, many young mothers can get overwhelmed by the knowledge, tips, advice and suggestions that come pouring in by, friends, family, relatives, websites, social media pages, WhatsApp messages and magazine articles. There is too much information out there but the credibility of it is not verified. The information available is extensive, covering each and every possible aspect from herbal supplements to best lactation supplements ! While much of the information is authentic like avoiding alcohol, high-mercury seafood, cigarettes and large amounts of coffee, most of it is ignorable. Herbs have been around for centuries and have successfully treated many diseases, illnesses and deficiencies before medications and prescription drugs came in. Likewise pregnant women used herbs to calm their nerves, nourish their bodie...

How to Relieve Breast Engorgement?

  During the course of your breastfeeding journey, be ready to face various challenging situations. You’ll have tender and sensitive breasts; you’ll face a decrease in milk supply (which can be boosted by breastfeeding drinks ), you may also have an overflow of milk and you can suffer from mastitis as well. Another such common problem faced by many mothers several times while nursing their babies is breast engorgement. It is basically a swelling on the breasts which in turn makes breasts, nipples and the areola very tender and painful to touch let alone feeding, the breasts also become large, lumpy and very tight. Breast engorgement is very common and mostly occurs during the first few weeks or months of breastfeeding but it can happen anytime if you’re negligent of the nursing times. What are the Causes of Breast Engorgement? Breast engorgement is a fairly common problem faced by many mothers in the initial stages or at any point during the pregnancy. Having said that, the exp...