Foods to Avoid during Breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is extremely beneficial for the baby and the mother. The baby is completely dependent on mother’s milk for energy and nutrition for the first 6 months of life....
View ArticleWhat to Eat while Breastfeeding: Dietary Guidelines for Breastfeeding Women
Nutritional counseling is the cornerstone of women’s good health during pregnancy and lactation. The nutritional status of the mother not only influences her health, but it also has an impact on the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Benefits for Women
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding during the first year of life. After 6 months, complementary feeding should be introduced. Breastfeeding should be...
View ArticleBenefits of Breastfeeding for Baby
Nutrition in early life has a huge impact on overall health all throughout the life. The first 2 years of life are the most important because it has an extensive influence on the child’s growth,...
View ArticleBreast Milk Composition: Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Growth Factors
Breast milk or the golden liquid is the gift of nature for the newborn baby and it is every mother’s duty to breastfeed the baby. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infants should be...
View ArticleTypes of Infant Formulas and Their Composition
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends mothers to exclusively breastfeed infants for the first six months of life. After six months, other liquids and foods are given to the infants and the...
View ArticleEmotional and Psychological Effects of Breastfeeding on Baby
The unique composition of breast milk makes it a perfect food for the infant. It provides short-term as well as long-term nutritional and immunological benefits to the little one. Besides providing...
View Article10 Important Reasons Why We Should Not Use Formula Milk
The benefits of breastfeeding for the mother as well as the infant are very well known. The risk of not breastfeeding defines formula feeding as the norm. Studies say that breastfeeding is best to...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Tips for New Mothers
Being a new parent is exciting and full of challenges. New mothers usually seek information from elders or other experienced persons or health physicians to help them in their parenting role. It is...
View ArticlePostpartum Depression & Its Impact on Breastfeeding and Infant Growth
What is Postpartum Depression? The incidence of postpartum depression among women has increased these days. It is a serious mental problem that affects the women who have recently given birth. The...
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