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Breastfeeding

March 2

How To Gently Wean Your Child From Breastfeeding

"There are no shortcuts to gentle weaning," says an author.

We all know the great benefits of a breastfed baby but there comes a point when mothers must make the hard decision of whether to start weaning or not. Mothers wean their breastfeeding babies for many reasons from insufficient milk supply, returning
Breastfeeding

September 6

Moms Show How Their Kids Become Acrobats When Breastfeeding!

Keep on nursing, mamas!

Breastfeeding may seem natural, but it's not always easy. It's crucial to start your breastfeeding journey right, but there's no challenge a mother can't overcome if she wants to breastfeed. Why do moms choose to breastfeed? Breast milk and the act of nursing offers
Breastfeeding

April 6

DOH Guidelines For Breastfeeding Moms Suspected To Have COVID-19

The advantages of holding the baby and nursing outweigh the preventable risks.

During this global health crisis, it’s crucial to protect pregnant women and newborns from COVID-19 because there are many unknowns about the disease.The Department of Health (DOH) recently released guidelines for pregnant women and breastfeeding women that answer their most pressing questions.Right now, DOH says it’s
Breastfeeding

February 11

How Much Time Breastfeeding Takes Up During The First 6 Months

Nursing is close to a 24-hour job during the first month after giving birth.

Any breastfeeding mom knows it takes a massive chunk of the day to be at the beck and call of a newborn who needs nourishing. But it is worth it because of the many benefits to newborns (and moms, too). So, how much
Breastfeeding

January 20

Try These New Reusable Breast Milk Bags NOT Made of Plastic

The reusable, non-plastic breast milk bags are safe to use in the oven, microwave, and freezer.

A breastfeeding mom essential — especially if she's pumping and storing breast milk for her baby — are breast milk containers or bags. Many moms opt for breast milk bags because container bottles are too bulky and take so much space in
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January 16

Pope Francis On Crying Babies In Church: Breastfeed Them Here

Pope Francis encourages moms (yet again) to nurse their babies in church if they’re hungry.

Pope Francis baptized 32 babies (17 baby boys and on 15 baby girls) the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 12, 2020, in the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican City, reports uCatholic.In his homily for the mass, the Pope
Breastfeeding

November 14

What You Can Do To Avoid Saggy Breasts After Breastfeeding

Most women's breasts will return to their pre-pregnant state after stopping nursing.
Breastfeeding

November 14

Rica Peralejo's 'Game-changing' Ways That Boost Her Milk Supply

Rica Peralejo first accepted that she has a nursing problem to be able to really deal with it.

One of the reasons why many moms stop breastfeeding earlier than they planned is low breast milk supply. But as they say, "If there's a will, there's a way!" Rica Peralejo's breastfeeding journey with her second son, Manu, has not been smooth-sailing. Her milk
Breastfeeding

October 28

Too Much Pressure To Breastfeed Can Lead To Postpartum Depression

Though breastfeeding is more beneficial, not all women can successfully nurse.

Due to its many proven benefits, experts, local governments, and international agencies recommend moms to breastfeed their baby exclusively for six months and are encouraged to nurse their baby for a year and even beyond. (Read about the Philippines' Milk Code here.)Breastfeeding,
Breastfeeding

October 1

Dad's Tips on Supporting Breastfeeding Moms

The first few months of a child's life is not just for moms! Dads, you're part of it, too!

It's rare to see a man post about anything related to breastfeeding, so we sit up and pay attention when someone actually talks about it like this dad from Los Angeles, California. He shared his take of how dads can help their
Baby

September 30

Viral Photograph Shows Three Different Ways of Feeding Baby

Feeding a baby is a mother’s personal choice, depending on what works for her and her baby, and it’s time to respect that choice.

Many moms do their best to breastfeed their child, and a photographer shared just how much with a portrait of three mom feeing their babies. One was nursing, another was bottle-feeding, and the other mom was feeding her baby via a contraption
Breastfeeding

August 30

Why Karel Marquez's Milk Supply Dropped Postpartum

It's possible for breastfeeding moms to get their first period earlier than expected.

Two months after she gave birth to her third child, son Kobe, Karel Marquez Fariñas revealed on Instagram Stories that she got her period again, and the breastfeeding mom noticed her milk supply dipped.“I had a sudden drop [in milk supply] when I had
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August 19

Karel Marquez Donates Breast Milk to a Preemie Baby in Need

Karel Marquez deep-freezes her excess breast milk, which she has a lot of, although she has not actually used a breast pump to collect her liquid gold.

It only took one message for Karel Marquez Fariñas to donate her excess breast milk to another mom in need. The actress gave her breast milk to her friend, businesswoman Cesca Rivas, for the latter's preemie son, Liam.“I have only about 42 bags of
Breastfeeding

August 14

Breastfeeding Diet: What Nursing Moms Can or Cannot Eat

Is it true that your breast milk is what you eat? We list the most common myths.

Nursing and breast milk offer a lot of benefits for both babies and moms. When committing to breastfeeding, no matter how long you intend to do so, consider that nursing entails eating almost as if you’re still pregnant. Again, you’re not eating
Breastfeeding

August 11

Ancient Moms Breastfed Their Kids Up to Age 6, Evidence Shows

Breastfeeding for an extended period has been a way of life since ancient times.

Ever wondered how ancient humans fed their babies during their time? Before formula and pumping became a thing, women practiced extended breastfeeding. The fact that they nursed wasn’t much of a surprise, but the length of time surprised the researchers.The study, published
Breastfeeding

August 9

Breastfeeding Can Count as Emotional Labor

Breastfeeding is a choice many moms make to give their baby the best. But it comes with a cost.

On top of the many breastfeeding and breast milk benefits, many moms choose to breastfeed because it’s a big financial help when you think of the high cost of infant formula. But is it really “free” when you consider the sacrifice moms
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August 6

Rica Peralejo Explains Why She Prefers Direct Breastfeeding

Rica Peralejo also thanked all establishments and groups of people who do everything to help and accommodate all nursing moms.

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and look who we spotted advocating it and in the most unlikeliest place? Mom of two Rica Peralejo Bonifacio, who shared on her social media recently why she chose to do direct breastfeeding.“I do only direct feeding. No bottles. Which
Breastfeeding

June 13

Safe and Unsafe Medications When Breastfeeding

Nursing moms often just forgo taking any medication even when needed, but that shouldn’t be the case.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, women are cautioned against taking medication without the advice of a doctor, as some of these may have adverse effects on your baby or affect your milk supply. As a result, most moms choose not to take any
Breastfeeding

May 9

Post-Birth Hospital Rules in the 1960s

The rules were meant to safeguard both mother and child, but it reveals how little we knew then.

Can you imagine not having to hold your baby after hours of labor and delivery? Probably not, but there was a time when babies were actually whisked away from the moms after birth, and the idea of rooming-in was unheard of in
Fashion

March 6

Breastfeeding-Friendly Clothes That Can Be Reworn

You don’t need to buy a separate wardrobe for nursing.

If you’re nursing, you’ll find that not all your clothes can accommodate your need to breastfeed or pump on the go. And while there are a number of nursing-specific clothing lines in the market, you actually don’t need to spend on them.

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