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.
"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."
"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."
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.
Baby-care basics:Getting Help After the BirthHandling a
NewbornBonding and Soothing TechniquesDiapering Dos and
Don’tsBathing BasicsCircumcision and Umbilical Cord CareFeeding and
Burping Your BabySleeping Basics
Baby-care basics: Getting Help After the Birth Handling a Newborn Bonding and Soothing Techniques Diapering Dos and Don'ts Bathing Basics Circumcision and Umbilical Cord Care Feeding and Burping Your Baby Sleeping Basicsv
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.