Breastfeeding is a natural phenomenon, it’s an art and you can master it by trying, practicing, and time. It’s easy and convenient. It provides several benefits for both the mother and the newborn including nutrition, immunity, and bonding. It is the most recommended way to nourish your little one, especially the first 180 days of […]
What is human milk donation? Human milk donation is the act of providing breast milk from a lactating mother to a baby who is not her own. The donated milk is typically collected and stored by a milk bank or milk donation program, which screens donors for health risks and pasteurizes the milk to ensure […]
As a mother, you know the magic of your touch on your baby’s skin. But did you know that your milk is also powerful beyond measure? Donating breast milk can be a gift of life to many premature and sick infants who would not have access to human milk otherwise. Here are some of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
As you look forward to celebrating Diwali this fortnight, it is imperative for you to know the effect of Diwali pollution on pregnancy and the growth of the baby. There is enough scientific evidence to show the effects of pollution in pregnancy. Breathing in air pollutants can cause harm to an expectant mother and the […]
World Health Organization recommended exclusive breastfeeding as an economic and valuable method for protecting an infant’s health during life. It provides unique biologic and emotional effects for both mother and infant (1, 2). Exclusive breastfeeding means that infant is fed only with breast milk without any other liquids or solid food and this definition does […]
