History of milk donation Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants. There is evidence that demonstrates the value of Breast milk by an ancient Indian Surgeon named Sushruta in his book Sushruta samhita. It mentions that “One cannot compare even the water of seven seas with mother’s milk, it provides optimum growth, […]
Human milk is the highest source of nutrition for infants from 0 to 6 months of age, and continuing human milk feeding with appropriate complementary feed for up to 2 years and beyond. Human milk is species-specific and far superior to all other options available for infant feeding. Premature and sick infants are frequently […]
Human milk is the optimal nutrition for babies, especially for preterm and sick babies. However, many babies are unable to receive this elixir of life due to various reasons. For these infants, according to WHO screened and pasteurised donor human milk is the best option, in absence of mother’s own milk. This need of donor […]
Losing a loved one is hard and more so when someone loses their child. It is usually a fun and exciting phase for expectant or new parents, but there are times when this happy journey turns into a nightmare due to pregnancy or infant loss. Each couple has their own unique way to grieve and […]
Breastfeeding is a beautiful phase of the amazing journey of motherhood and every mom wants to enjoy and cherish these special moments throughout her life. Breastfeeding comes with its own share of ups and downs. After breastfeeding your baby for the first six months, the thought of going back to work and not being able […]
Most new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may last for up to two weeks. Exclusive breastfeeding improves robust secretions of “happiness hormones” in a mother’s body that help […]
If you are a new mother who has abundant milk production and is trying to control the same, first step you need to know about Hyperlactation and understand the causes, symptoms, remedies and much more. What is Hyperlactation? Excessive milk supply is termed hyperlactation. It could start even before the child is a couple of […]
Mastitis is the inflammation of the breast that may be accompanied by infection. It is usually caused by a blocked milk duct, but it can also be caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus Aureus (Staph). Mastitis is more common in the lactational phase affecting one in five breastfeeding women. 74% to 95% cases of mastitis […]
Breastfeeding during the cold winter months presents some unique challenges for new moms. Removing jackets or sweatshirts to allow babies access to mom’s breasts exposes moms to the cold temperatures. This can be minimized by mom layering her clothing or choosing a long-sleeved nursing top, zip-up sweatshirt, or button-up sweater to wear. Babies can be […]
Winter has come and the chilly weather during winter can take a toll on your infant as well as your health. Hence, it is essential for the breastfeeding mothers to take care of themselves and pay extra attention to what they eat. Winter is on full swing, and it is the need of the hour […]
