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Breastfeeding Questions

There are several common questions and worries related to breastfeeding that affect new and first time mothers.

28 Jul 2009

Storing Breast Milk

Handling breast milk is important for mothers who use the breast pump to feed their babies. It is vital that complete hygiene is maintained.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding Inducing Lactation

Lactation induction may be necessary in several cases. For example, in case the milk does not come in or if the baby is an adoptive one and the mother wishes to breastfeed the baby.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding after Breast Surgery

Breastfeeding after breast surgery may be a challenge depending on the procedure and how the surgery has affected the glandular tissues of the breasts. Some of the factors that need to be remembered while considering breastfeeding after a breast surgery include:-

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

Breastfeeding during a pregnancy or getting pregnant during breastfeeding a baby may seem like a challenge especially to a new and first time mother but does not harm either the breastfeeding baby or the unborn baby.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding Twins or Multiples

Feeding twins, triplets or more is special but may be a challenge. It is vital that the mother is educated regarding the benefits of breastfeeding her babies.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding and Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip

Cleft lip and cleft palate are one of the commonest birth defects that occur when the baby is developing in the womb. A cleft is a gap in either the palate (roof of the mouth) or lip. It can occur separately or together.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding and Reflux

Babies have a small esophagus and weaker muscle tone than adults. This means that the valve that guards the lower end of their esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter or LES) where it connects to the stomach is weaker. This makes some babies susceptible to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding and Jaundice

Jaundice in the newborn baby is caused by an excess of bilirubin.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding Around Family

Organizations worldwide have noted that the influence of society and cultural norms as well as lack of family and community support is a major factor that influences breastfeeding rates.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding and Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient. It can be obtained both from diet and directly from sunlight. Vitamin D deficiency is important especially in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers mainly because it is important for the growth and development of infants and growing children.

28 Jul 2009

Correct Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a practice that has been used for the benefit of the baby since the beginning of evolution of mammals. Human mothers can choose to breastfeed or choose artificial feeding for their babies unlike other mammals.

28 Jul 2009

What is Breast Compression?

The purpose of breast compression is to maintain a continuous flow of breast milk as the baby sucks. This is a technique that helps to ensure more efficient suckling and continued suckling for babies who are small, premature, sleepy or have a weak sucking.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding Tips

Breastfeeding may seem like a challenge at the beginning. However, for mothers who can commit to this practice, it can be a wonderful experience for both the mother and the baby and bring several benefits to both.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding and Hormones

There are several hormones that regulate the making and ejection of milk from human breasts as well as from the breasts of all female mammals after childbirth.

28 Jul 2009

Breast Anatomy

Understanding the anatomy of the breast is important in understanding how it makes milk.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding Pumps

Some mothers are unable to breastfeed their babies directly. These mothers can also feed their babies on breast milk using milk that is pumped out of the breasts.

28 Jul 2009

How do I Manage Breastfeeding and Work?

Most organizations offer a few months after childbirth for recovery of the mother after surgery or vaginal birth as well as for fostering breastfeeding and care of the newborn.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding, Preparing for Arrival

Before the arrival of the baby, a new and first time mother needs to prepare if she wishes to breastfeed her baby. She is provided with information on the benefits and advantages of breastfeeding and is made aware of the disadvantages of formula feeding or artificial feeding.

28 Jul 2009