It’s easy to assume that your little one is just really hungry, so they chug down their milk within 2 minutes tops. But it could also be because they are sucking for soothing and not always. After all, they want to feed. It could …
Self-weaning is a gradual process common amongst babies over a year old. You can tell when your baby is self-weaning when they start losing interest in breast milk, gets distracted, feeds lesser and infrequently, or altogether skip breastfeeding. If there is a pre-mature self-weaning, …
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Breast milk is made up of living cells that are susceptible to physical damage. For example, when you vigorously shake breast milk, it denatures the molecules. As a result, it breaks up the proteins into parts, exposing your baby’s gut to infections and gut …
Popularly known as yeast infections, they may often be related to the hormonal changes that are taking place in a new mom’s body. If you had your little one delivered by cesarean section with a dose of antibiotics, or you are experiencing cracked nipples due …
When your baby is breastfeeding on the other breast, the primary reason for a leaking breast is because of letdown reflex. When those little ones breastfeed, the nerve in the nipple carries a message to the brain. The brain then responds by releasing two …
You should definitely go for eco-friendly storage options such as mason jars, glass bottles, silicone containers, and even freezing in silicone trays when storing breast milk. Eco-friendly options are much better when compared to plastic containers. These plastic containers are bad for the environment …
Tanning is entirely safe for a breastfeeding mother and will not alter the milk in any way possible. There is no danger to the breastfed baby in relation to tanning. While tanning, you should always make sure your nipples are covered and remember not …
Like all adults, babies pass gas too, several times a day, but sometimes because of gas in their tummy, it might get uncomfortable for them to release the gas. Another reason is, some newborn babies get startled by their own fart sound and might …
Hi Mama, Paleo diet focuses on nutrient density by consuming quality meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts, daily. The Paleo diet for a breastfeeding mother can provide ample nutrients both for the lactating mother and the growing baby. But, the Paleo diet can …
The short answer is, Yes! Breast milk does contain around 7% lactose. Lactose is sugar (a carbohydrate) that is present in human milk as well as in all mammals’. Lactose has molecules called galactose and glucose in it and is found in a natural …