You’re a new mom and you’ve just started breastfeeding. You’re probably wondering how soon milk will come in and how often you need to pump or breastfeed to keep your milk supply up It’s totally normal to feel anxious about breastfeeding, especially in the early days and weeks. You want to make sure that you’re…
You may be wondering if you can eat popcorn while breastfeeding. The answer is yes, you can eat popcorn while breastfeeding. However, you should avoid eating too much popcorn, as it can potentially cause problems for your baby. If you are wondering why you can eat popcorn while breastfeeding, it is because the nutrients in…
Yes! Pho is a healthy and nutritious food that can be eaten by breastfeeding women. It’s rich in protein, carbohydrates, and of course…phos (Vietnamese for delicious soup). You should consume pho as much as you want; however, we do not recommend overindulgence during the first few months after giving birth. During your first month of…
Rum cake has a reputation for being delicious but it also contains a lot of sugar. Many women wonder if this is safe to eat while breastfeeding? The answer is yes, rum cake can be eaten while breastfeeding. In fact, your baby will quickly find out that you have been eating it as they will…
As you know, rare steak contains lots of healthy nutrients that are very good for both your baby’s and your own health. However, there are some guidelines to be followed – particularly if your child is under 4 months. It is not recommended to eat rare steak when breastfeeding if the infant is below four…
You may be wondering if it’s safe to use Tiger Balm in ointment form while breastfeeding. It’s not always easy to tell what’s safe to take while breastfeeding and what’s not. Some medications are considered safe, but others can be harmful to your baby. Most herbal remedies might be OK but you always need to…
You may be wondering if it’s safe to take Halls cough drops while breastfeeding It’s not always easy to tell what’s safe to take while breastfeeding and what’s not. Some medications are considered safe, but others can be harmful to your baby. Can Breastfeeding Mothers take Halls? Halls cough drops are a great way to…
There are no studies that indicate it is unsafe to do foot peels while breastfeeding. The primary concern during breastfeeding would be the preservatives, fragrances and dyes in the foot peel product. While these ingredients should not have an impact on milk supply or infant health they should be avoided to be safe. There are…
Just in the interests of fairness I thought it would be a good idea to post this up. Mothers are constantly urged to breastfeed yet there is little evidence to suggest that it is better than formula milk In 1792, Mary Wollstonecraft said that women who did not suckle their babies “scarcely deserve the name…
UK mothers who breastfeed their children, are celebrating after the government clarified today that mothers are, and always have been, free to breastfeed in public places. Breastfeeding mothers are also protected in law under the provision of goods, services and facilities section of the Sexual Discrimination Act when breastfeeding, whatever the age of the baby,…
I wish that breastfeeding wasn’t such a “hot” topic. I wish that formula feeding wasn’t so commonplace and normal that people assume that the way a formula-fed baby behaves is the way babies should behave. So that long deep sleeps in very small babies were not expected, instead of the hourly feeds, short naps and…
Giving birth by cesarean—planned or unplanned—doesn’t directly interfere with your ability to breastfeed, but recovery and hospital issues can make it harder in the beginning. Here’s what you can do to make breastfeeding easier if you have a c-section: 1. Make it clear that you want to breastfeed. Communicating your priorities beforehand is extra important…