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If you have ever wondered if coconut milk is good for breastfeeding mothers, the answer is a resounding yes. Coconut milk as well as its popular counterpart coconut oil is a superfood that is extremely nourishing for lactating mothers. Babies benefit from the medium chain fatty acids that are passed through the breast milk to … Read more
There are five essential oils that can be a safe and natural way for new mothers to increase their milk supply. These oils are: The oils are used in conjunction with a carrier oil, such a coconut oil, jojoba oil or almond oils and then rubbed into the skin as needed In cases where a … Read more
Are you among the many new parents who are looking for an alternatives to cribs? If so there may be quite a few reasons why you have made this decision. Why Baby Crib Alternatives Make Sense I wasn’t sure if buying a traditional crib was a good idea for my newborn baby. I did some … Read more
Just a few weeks before giving birth, I constantly asked myself, “Exactly how many blankets does a newborn need?” After much ruminating, shopping and I finally came up with a number. A new mother should have twenty blankets ready to swaddle, comfort and warm her newborn. This was the consequence of reading all about swaddle … Read more
After the birth of my first child, I had never heard of a swaddle blanket. By the time my child was a year old, I had about twenty of them, and I needed them all. Once you have given birth to your first child, you are going to realize that you can’t have enough swaddle … Read more
There are several ways to increase breast milk production on one side. In most cases, it isn’t necessary to do so, and allowing one side to flow a bit more than the other will cause no long-term harm. If it is uncomfortable or you prefer to balance out your milk flow, various methods for increasing … Read more
There are various reasons a mother would need to learn how to thicken her breast milk, even though the flavor, consistency, and texture of breast milk can change with every feeding, according to the National Institutes of Health as published in Science Direct. In this article, we will look at how to thicken breast milk … Read more
A nipple shield is a thin silicone device placed on your areola and nipple. It is primarily used as a short-term solution when a newborn baby faces trouble with latching and breastfeeding. Nipple shields are useful tools to help ease your child into the feeding process; however, it is important to weigh the pros and … Read more
Sore or cracked nipples are common when breastfeeding; some even consider this a side-effect that every mother naturally experiences. Despite the normality of this phenomenon, it proves to be discomforting and can lead to an infection if left unattended. To understand the best ways of soothing sore nipples, you need to identify the cause. There … Read more
Why Does Breast Milk Stain? We all know breastfeeding is healthy, but does anyone know how to explain why? A woman’s body is capable of producing breast milk that is rich in vitamins, fat, protein, and 800 healthy bacteria. All of these are essential for your baby’s health and growth. Breast milk is the perfect … Read more