You most likely don’t have a time frame in mind for how long you’ll breastfeed when you begin. You’re just trying to get through the long nursing sessions, painful nipples, and lack of sleep. Your major objective is probably to master nursing while maintaining your sanity. As the baby begins solid meals, you continue to […]
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 […]
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 […]
