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Breastfeeding

May 16

Meet a Working, Breastfeeding Mom Who Is Also a Medical Intern

The hours were long but she persisted and pumped in between her 24-hour shifts.

Many moms have proven time and again that armed with the right knowledge, patience, and perseverance, you can provide your child with liquid gold. But juggling motherhood and working at the same time can make breastfeeding challenging. At times, it feels like you have to make a choice
News

May 13

Jennica Uytingco Gets Bashed for Endorsing Milk Brand

The mom of two still thinks breast milk is best.

Since she became a mom in 2014, Jennica Uytingco has been a breastfeeding and natural parenting advocate. So, when the mom of two recently revealed that she had become an endorser of a popular milk brand, it unsurprisingly sparked a debate on social
Breastfeeding

April 16

Mom Pumps Breast Milk in Singapore to Send to Son in Philippines

She had to plan carefully to ensure that he never ran out of milk.

Breastfeeding and immediate skin-to-skin contact was part of Tin Bautista-Quimpo’s simple birth plan, but due to circumstances beyond her control, she had to undergo an emergency C-section and her son, Matteo’s first meal was formula milk. Because of this, the new mom
Real Parenting

October 29

Why a Breastfeeding Mom Is Always Tired Every Morning

The words her husband used were why she wasn’t “in the best of moods first thing in the morning.

While moms appreciate the love and support husbands give them, there are times when the men in their lives still don’t have a clue just how much “invisible work” they put in when it comes to running the household and raising a
News

September 27

Kylie Padilla Breastfeeding in Public Restroom

Kylie's breastfeeding photo and the comments it received make it clear Filipinos need to #NormalizeBreastfeeding.

One of the conveniences of breastfeeding is you can feed your child whenever he gets hungry — and you don't need to bring bottles and formula milk. It should also follow that moms can feed their child anywhere, but breastfeeding moms know
Breastfeeding

August 7

15 Celeb Nursing Moms Who Will Inspire You to Breastfeed

These mommas are using their celebrity status to help promote and normalize breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a choice, and it's always nice to see a celebrity mom post about her nursing struggles and triumphs. Marian Rivera, Mariel Padilla, Gladys Reyes, Rufa Mae Quinto, Sarah Lahbati, and a lot more have had their share of challenges and have
Breastfeeding

July 18

This Simple Act by Your Husband May Boost Your Breast Milk Supply

Only moms can breastfeed, but we always say dads play a crucial role in nursing.

If you’ve dedicated yourself to exclusively breastfeeding your child, one of the most common dilemmas you might encounter is how to increase your milk supply. While there are herbal supplements, lactation goodies and various other techniques that might help, there is new research
Fashion

May 20

6 Easy Ways to Look and Feel Good When Breastfeeding While Traveling

After all, we want to look our best when we have those family vacation photos taken!

When we go on family vacations, we want to make sure our children have memories to last them a lifetime. And we document those memories through photos our kids can look back on when they grow up — and which we share
Breastfeeding

April 7

Breastfeeding Is Not Supposed to Be Painful. Here's Why It Hurts

Find out how a proper latch can help reduce sore breasts and give baby more milk.

Every new breastfeeding mom’s primary concern is whether her baby is getting enough breast milk. So she tends to panic when she thinks she isn't producing enough. One way to avoid the anxiety is to picture your baby's stomach capacity. At our first "Smart
Special Occasions

March 13

Bare and Raw: A Breastfeeding Photo Shoot Idea for You and Your BFFs!

The photographer gathered 14 moms on a beach but had no expectations they would go nude.

What are the chances that you and your best friend or your barkada ovulate at the same time? We thought it was slim, but apparently, pregnancy can be contagious among friends, at least according to a 2014 study that looked into fertility behaviors
Breastfeeding

February 5

The Gift of Breast Milk: Breastfeeding May Lower Your Chances of Hypertension

Here's why breastfeeding is good for mom!

You’ve already read countless times on SmartParenting.com.ph why breastfeeding is best for babies but there are really good reasons why it’s good for moms, too! Now a new study shows that women who nurse more children, and for longer periods of time,
News

January 9

Dear Moms Who Breastfeed in Public: Pope Francis Has Your Back

Remember these words of His Holiness the next you are shamed in public

The challenges of breastfeeding don’t only include worrying about your milk supply — most often, it’s about worrying what other people think when they see you popping your breast out to feed your baby. A lot of moms think twice before nursing
Breastfeeding

December 14

How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink for Breastfeeding Moms?

Does pumping and dumping breast milk help?

It's the holiday season, and whether we like it or not, our calendars are booked with parties and get-togethers. It can be stressful, but we get to see and spend time with family and friends. In short, holiday parties are time well
Breastfeeding

October 1

Yasmien Kurdi: 'Hilot' Changed My Breastfeeding Experience

The actress was in pain from breastfeeding and was ready to give up.

Yasmien Kurdi wanted to breastfeed right away after giving birth to her daughter, Ayesha Zara, on November 22, 2012 by caesarean section. She tried and tried, but to no avail. “Wala halos milk na lumalabas,” Yasmien says, shaking her head. In an
Baby

September 30

Why Breast Milk Is Best: It Serves as the First Immunization

Experts highlight the importance of the baby's first 1,000 days.

Last September 2, Sketchpad Workshops, in partnership with The Parenting Emporium, held "Preparing for Parenthood," a four-hour workshop for couples who were about to become parents for the the first time. It was held at The Little Apprentice in Westgate Hub, Alabang.Joy
Breastfeeding

September 29

11 of the Safest Birth Control Options for Breastfeeding Moms

Experts weigh in on the best and safest birth options for nursing moms.

On our Facebook, we get a lot of messages asking how high the chances are of getting pregnant right after childbirth. Well, it's pretty high. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology (ACOG) warns ovulation can return even BEFORE you
Breastfeeding

August 12

5 Kinds of Support We All Need to Give Breastfeeding Moms

The message of this year's National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, celebrated in August is "Sustaining Breastfeeding - Together."

For mothers to successfully breastfeed up to the age of 2 years old and beyond, she needs the support from those around her -- her family, her community, her workplace, healthcare institutions, and the government. Here is what we can all do to help
News

August 8

See How 7 Celeb Moms Showed Support for World Breastfeeding Week

These celeb nursing mommas helped the cause in their own little ways.

Every first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week where we celebrate breastfeeding and make more people aware of its benefits. According to the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, at least 823 000 child deaths and 20,000 maternal deaths could be prevented by
Breastfeeding

July 27

Protect Your Baby! Here's How to Clean Your Breast Pump Properly

Avoid the shortcuts when cleaning your breast pump.

If you're pumping breast milk, you know it's a time-consuming task, not just because you need to hook up parts and pump every two hours or so, but because of the cleanup involved. But it's better to clean it properly and meticulously
Breastfeeding

July 26

Photos Show Comments Moms Get When They Breastfeed in Public

It's a project of a photographer-mom who felt uncomfortable nursing in public.

What comment have you gotten when you nursed in public? Nicki Kaylor, a wedding, family, and lifestyle photographer behind Nicki Kaylor Photography, decided to tackle the issue by gathering nine nursing moms for a photo shoot to celebrate the beauty of breastfeeding. She asked

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