Breast milk bank has been an integral part of the healthcare system for several decades. It is a process of collecting, processing, and storing human breast milk for infants who cannot receive their mother’s milk due to various reasons. The primary objective of milk banking is to ensure that premature and sick infants receive the […]
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey for a mother as with each day she witnesses the life’s miracle of a lovely little human growing inside her. Although normally growth of a baby takes a minimum of 37 weeks of pregnancy but at times the baby is born sooner and needs special care and attention. This is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Breast milk is the primary source of nutrition for newborns before they are able to digest more diverse food. The breast milk contains balanced nutrients that are required for brain development, growth and a healthy immune system that act against viruses, bacteria, and parasites, since an infant’s immune system is not fully developed until the […]
