Saniya – Tamil Nadu (name changed) As breast milk is very precious for the babies, if excess of milk is there we can donate it for the needy babies who are in NICU. I am the mother of twin babies (boy & girl), I have excess lactation so then I donated the milk for the …
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Some babies start speaking at the age of 8 months and some may take a year and a half. Walking may take any time between nine to eighteen months.Keeping development variation in mind, here are some development of your baby from one to twelve-month stage of the first year. Baby Development – One to three …
A mother’s milk provides all the essentials nutrients like proteins, minerals and fats, as well as water to keep the baby hydrated. Breast milk is no ordinary food – it’s the living “liquid gold”.Let’s understand the stages of breast milk, Colostrum –First stage of Milk Colostrum occurs during pregnancy and last for several days after …
Many believe that formula helps busy mothers who, due to their lifestyle or other pressing needs, are unable to breastfeed. However, experts clearly state that breastfeeding follows a natural process which is always the better choice. What Does Human Breast Milk Comprise Of? The first stage of human breast milk contains colostrum which protects the …
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In India One in every five mothers give birth through caesarean section. Delivering a baby without labor affects the health of newborn babies. It puts them at a higher risk for health complications and poses certain nutritional challenges. Best Nutrition for Newborn Babies All doctors agree that breastfeeding is the ideal source of nutrition for …
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However, in such cases, the baby’s health and development are often overshadowed by the element of convenience. The Perils of Feeding Formula As per an extensive study, formula-fed infants might be at a far greater risk compared to breastfed babies. For instance, it impacts the developing baby’s metabolism which can lead to metabolic diseases later …
Breast milk for babies is a highly discussed topic at medical forums and in healthcare journals. In fact, the recently celebrated World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 – August 8, 2019) brought to light the importance of breastfeeding and the properties of breast milk that help babies grow.Breast milk can be considered as the “ elixir …
In many such cases of premature births, mothers are unable to lactate properly and therefore, the second option is to turn to donor milk from human milk banks which is vital to ensure the baby’s growth and development. Human milk banks have been prevalent for quite some time but it was only recently that it …
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