breastfeeding

What to do if my baby cannot latch: reasons why your baby cannot latch and what to do if your baby cannot latch

Breastfeeding positions: cradle position, cross-cradle position, back-lying position, football or clutch position and Australian hold position. A correct position must be comfortable to you and it should be pain-free. If you feel pain, detach your baby gently and try again.

It is important for mothers to clean their breast pumps properly before use so as to prevent the contamination of the expressed breast milk. In this article, we have extracted the important details from the CDC guideline on keeping your breast pump kit clean.

Breastfeeding is recognized by the World Health Organization as the optimal way to feed a baby. Breastfeeding not only offers many health benefits to baby and nursing mother, it also has positive impact on the family, and ultimately the health-care system.

Breastfeeding FAQ: What do I need to do to prepare for breastfeeding? How is breastmilk different from infant formula? When will my milk 'come in'? Frequency and duration of breastfeeding? What diet should I follow while breastfeeding? Is breastmilk alone sufficient to meet my baby's nutritional needs? How do I know my baby is getting enough milk?

Many mothers face the difficult choice of whether to continue breastfeeding after they return to their workplace. However, with adequate planning and adjustment, working mothers do not need to worry about not being able to breastfeed after returning to work. In this article, we provide tips that you can adopt right after your delivery to ensure that you will be able to continue breastfeeding your baby.