All day and all night, you think endlessly about what to do to increase your milk production. You have done multiple ways of massaging and pumping, and yet, your desired amount of breastmilk does not appear. It usually ends up…
For all new moms, it is established from the beginning that breastfeeding is a journey between you and your baby. In this intimate bonding, it is pretty clear that the baby’s well-being tends to weigh out more than your needs.…
Looking after a newborn can be quite taxing, especially if you decide to breastfeed. In the early months, your baby demands a lot of attention — from nursing every few hours, changing diapers, to cleaning spit ups. It’s no wonder…
Breastfeeding can be an exciting yet daunting, especially for new mothers. When you start nursing, it’s completely normal for your breast and nipples to feel tender and sore. Mild discomforts are often due to your milk “let down”, poor latching,…
Many moms are discouraged to nurse when breastfeeding hurts. The breasts and nipples become tender, aching, and sore due to several underlying reasons. For painful breasts, these are often due to breast engorgement, blocked milk ducts, and leaking breast milk.…
Is your throat feeling sore? Do you have a runny nose? Feeling a little weak and fatigued? Are your muscles and head aching? You might be feeling the usual symptoms of common infections. As a breastfeeding mom, it’s easy to…
Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding experience for a mother and child. Nourishing your baby from the best source is such a fulfilling achievement. But despite the motivations to breastfeed, many women are still anxious to nurse because of what it…
Pacifiers, also known as soothers or dummies, are very popular baby accessories, which can come in all shapes and sizes! But if you’re breastfeeding, should you use a pacifier for a breastfed baby? We dive into the risk and benefits…
Breastfeeding is one of the most precious mom-and-baby activities. However, breastfeeding in public remains to be one of the most common challenges as a new mom. The lack of proper lactation spaces and the negative stigma on public nursing have…
Everyone, at some point in their lives, has experienced stress. In the broadest sense, “stress” happens when there is anything that threatens the body’s ability to maintain balance. If you’re a breastfeeding mom, stress may have a whole new meaning now.…