Emelda Otieno 
Babies still benefit from breastfeeding when they start solids. And while too much alcohol consumption can present a higher risk of milk production and other lactation-related issues, practices like pumping and dumping after you take alcohol are outdated. Pumping and freezing your breast milk … Read more
Create a habit to feed or pump regularly, even during busy schedules. An established routine helps maintain your milk supply and lessens your chances of getting plugged ducts and breast infections. These infections are more likely to occur when you’re not emptying your breasts. The … Read more
Certified breastfeeding consultants educate and support breastfeeding families through pregnancy, initiation, and normal lactation. These breastfeeding advocates are qualified to treat common nursing problems and more serious conditions such as mastitis and clogged milk ducts. Lactation consultants often support lactating mothers in increasing their … Read more
It’s best to keep your multiple babies on the same schedule, but remember that identical twins have different personalities, appetites, and feeding patterns. Breastfeeding offers significant health advantages for all infants, and adequate quantity and quality of milk production have been documented for even … Read more
Extended breastfeeding is suitable for both mother and child. It lowers lactating mothers’ risk of breast and ovarian cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. It encourages bonding between mother and child, reduces children’s risk of chronic diseases, and provides complete … Read more
By delaying giving your newborn their first bath, studies show that they can better stabilize their blood sugar and temperature. It also helps the newborn transition to the outside world more calmly, allowing the baby to get used to being outside the womb, bond … Read more
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