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Breastfeeding is one of the most natural methods of feeding a baby. It may take some time for new mom to get used to breastfeeding. Motherszone describes how Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and baby.

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural methods of feeding a baby. It may take some time for new mom to get used to breastfeeding. Motherszone describes how Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and baby.

Breastfeeding mums can be a selfless lot, all focus on bubs and very little on themselves. It's a tricky time and calls for lots of love, support and encouragement from spouses, friends, partners, and family members. Now, if you're in any of these categories, read on! We've jotted down some ideas for you...

Breastfeeding mums can be a selfless lot, all focus on bubs and very little on themselves. It's a tricky time and calls for lots of love, support and encouragement from spouses, friends, partners, and family members. Now, if you're in any of these categories, read on! We've jotted down some ideas for you...

Feel the chill in Winter? Breastfeeding during the colder months can be a challenge, especially when you are out in public. Here are some of our best tips for how you and your bub can stay nice and snug while feeding - on even the coldest of days.

Feel the chill in Winter? Breastfeeding during the colder months can be a challenge, especially when you are out in public. Here are some of our best tips for how you and your bub can stay nice and snug while feeding - on even the coldest of days.

After baby arrives, many new mums place their focus on shedding the "baby weight" and don't put enough energy into eating healthy, nutritious foods. Breastfeeding mums need to be particularly conscientious about their diet since what they eat will have a direct effect on the nutrition that their baby receives from her breastmilk.

After baby arrives, many new mums place their focus on shedding the "baby weight" and don't put enough energy into eating healthy, nutritious foods. Breastfeeding mums need to be particularly conscientious about their diet since what they eat will have a direct effect on the nutrition that their baby receives from her breastmilk.

Being a new mum comes with a set of new questions and concerns, with some of the most common being about breastfeeding. Is my baby eating enough? Long enough? And what is this I heard about my baby sleeping through the night by 3 months?

Being a new mum comes with a set of new questions and concerns, with some of the most common being about breastfeeding. Is my baby eating enough? Long enough? And what is this I heard about my baby sleeping through the night by 3 months?

"The study did not suggest that breast augmentation impeded breastfeeding. In fact, other research has proven that most women who have such a procedure can successfully breastfeed their baby. "

"The study did not suggest that breast augmentation impeded breastfeeding. In fact, other research has proven that most women who have such a procedure can successfully breastfeed their baby. "

Here are a few tips that will help mums and their babies have the most comfortable and rewarding feeding experience.

Here are a few tips that will help mums and their babies have the most comfortable and rewarding feeding experience.

An expecting mum's breasts begin to change and prepare for feeding her baby almost the moment she becomes pregnant. But as natural as these changes are, they aren't without certain obstacles that can affect any mum. Let's look at four common problems new mums face when breastfeeding, and then offer some tips on how to avoid them.

An expecting mum's breasts begin to change and prepare for feeding her baby almost the moment she becomes pregnant. But as natural as these changes are, they aren't without certain obstacles that can affect any mum. Let's look at four common problems new mums face when breastfeeding, and then offer some tips on how to avoid them.

Concerned about does breastfeeding cause sagging breasts? You shouldn t be and read here why

Concerned about does breastfeeding cause sagging breasts? You shouldn t be and read here why

"One of the greatest misconceptions of all time is that breastfeeding - while natural - is easy. For some mums, this couldn't be further from the truth. While breastfeeding may come easily to many mums and babies, other experienced mums and even subsequent children face significant problems when trying to feed. A key area of concern? The nipple."

"Breastfeeding on Airplanes: What's The Problem?"

"Breastfeeding on Airplanes: What's The Problem?"

"Nut Consumption While Breastfeeding: Is It OK?"

"Nut Consumption While Breastfeeding: Is It OK?"

The Breastfeeding Support Pillow with Lactation Consultants. My Brest Friend is the only pillow that stays securely in place and does not shift or slide like other crescent shaped pillows. This pillow brings baby into the perfect position for nursing so that you and the baby does not roll into the middle of the pillow like with the Boppy. It provides support, comfort and security to both mom and baby, making breastfeeding more enjoyable and successful. If you're a first-time mother, buy this pillow and take it to the hospital with you!

"Nursing truly is a personal experience between you and your baby. "

"Nursing truly is a personal experience between you and your baby. "

Your health while breastfeeding is equally important as it was during pregnancy. It is important to maintain a healthy, balanced diet to keep up your strength and in turn the strength of your baby.

Once you and your baby have established a good feeding routine you'll probably think about expressing milk. If your baby is taking short feeds and not emptying both breasts, expressing is a good solution. It also enables you to provide milk for your baby when you're not around to feed him/her, for example, after you start back to work.

While the mother's diet does influence the composition of breast milk, there are no hard and fast rules about excluding particular foods from the diet. Loose stools in the first week after birth relate to the baby's adjustment to milk and not to the mother's diet.

Protein is necessary for growth and therefore, breast milk is a rich source of protein for your new baby. An extra 10 grams of protein is needed each day during lactation but this can easily be met by the increased food intake.

Small, nutritious snacks throughout the day and regular meals are recommended during lactation. A wide variety of different foods in the diet will help to ensure that you aren't missing out on important vitamins and minerals. Foods should be eaten from each of the following groups each day: These foods comprise the main food groups and should form the basis of a balanced diet.