Expert advice on breastfeeding and teething
Being a mother can be both exciting and challenging. Mothers being aware that breastfeeding is good for their baby’s health and their own wellbeing is the most important factor in continuing to breastfeed. Here you’ll find useful articles about minimizing the stress and making the breastfeeding period as comfortable as possible for you and your baby.
For babies, teething can be uncomfortable. Problems can range from swollen gums, disturbed sleep and irritability to diarrhea. So it is clearly important to minimize the baby’s discomfort. We offer advice on how to reduce the discomfort and also useful information on tooth development and weaning.
April 16, 2018
How do I naturally increase my breast milk Are you unsure whether you are producing enough milk during breastfeeding? Especially if you feel overwhelmed and tired and the baby does […]
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April 16, 2018
5 remedies for teething baby that really help It must be said, your baby teething is another developmental milestone in your baby’s life. Teeth can start to come in anywhere […]
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April 16, 2018
What is the let down reflex during breastfeeding? When you breastfeed your baby, your body releases hormones that draw your milk towards the ducts behind your nipples. This release is […]
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April 16, 2018
What is nipple vasospasm? When our blood vessels contract or become smaller in diameter, it is called “vasospasm”. Vasospasm can happen with exposure to cold or emotional stress, but in […]
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April 16, 2018
Sore nipples during breastfeeding – is this normal? Sore nipples are such a common experience for new mothers that many women think it is a normal part of the whole […]
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June 29, 2016
Biting baby When your baby bites while you breastfeed, it can be painful and make nursing an unpleasant experience for you. Whether it is because the nipple is still sore […]
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June 29, 2016
Baby teething chart Teething usually starts when your baby is about 6 months old, but you shouldn’t be surprised if the process starts anywhere between 3 and 12 months of […]
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June 29, 2016
Baby food chart Introducing solid foods into your baby’s diet is a big milestone in your child’s development. When deciding on the right time to do this, keep in mind […]
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June 29, 2016
Alcohol and breastfeeding Some confusing myths about drinking alcohol while breastfeeding persist in modern society. You may have heard that beer can increase the amount of milk produced by the […]
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June 29, 2016
Brushing my kids teeth – when do I start? Milk teeth usually start appearing around the age of 6 months, however, oral hygiene should start before that. Milk teeth may […]
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June 29, 2016
Causes of breastfeeding pain Many new mothers believe that pain in the first few days of breastfeeding is normal. Even though it may take some time for you and your […]
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June 29, 2016
When babies start teething Just like walking and saying their first words, teething is another important milestone in your child’s life. Although seeing the first teeth when your little one […]
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June 29, 2016
Weaning Sooner or later, the time comes for every baby to be weaned. It is up to you and your baby to decide when is the right time to stop […]
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June 29, 2016
The benefits of breastfeeding World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, pediatricians’ associations and lactation consultants around the world agree – breastfeeding is the best option for you and your baby. Breast-feeding […]
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June 29, 2016
The anatomy of the breast – a mother’s need-to-know In order to understand breastfeeding, correct practices and some of the common issues that may come our way, we should first […]
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June 29, 2016
Teething toys When choosing teething toys for your baby, there are some important rules to keep in mind. Of course, one of the main factors is whether the teether is […]
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June 29, 2016
Teething symptoms Even though teething symptoms and their intensity differ between children, for a majority of parents and their babies, teething can be a very stressful process. Once the teeth […]
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June 29, 2016
Teething remedies If your baby is teething, then you’re probably familiar with how much stress this can cause for the whole family. Even though the number and intensity of symptoms […]
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June 29, 2016
Teething problems When teeth start growing and breaking through the gums, this can cause many different problems for children and parents. Teething generally occurs around the age of 6 months, […]
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June 29, 2016
h1>Teething and diaper rash – is there a connection? Once teething starts, many babies show an array of symptoms – drooling, gnawing, rubbing their face, swollen gums and being generally […]
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June 29, 2016
Signs of teething Teething can be a very stressful period for both the child and the parents. Signs of teething usually appear for the first time around six months of […]
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June 29, 2016
How to relieve painful breastfeeding Many mothers experience pain while breastfeeding for one reason or another. For some, it can become so distressing that they decide to stop nursing all […]
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June 29, 2016
Reflux You may notice that your baby is bringing up milk during feeding or shortly afterwards – this is a normal occurrence called reflux and in most cases presents no […]
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June 27, 2016
Expressing breast milk There are many reasons why you may be considering expressing breast milk by pumping. These may includes: To make a reserve so that your baby can have […]
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June 27, 2016
Plugged milk duct Milk ducts are small tubes carrying milk from the glands that secrete it, to the nipple. When the baby starts sucking on the nipple, the muscle cells […]
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June 27, 2016
Nipple care for breastfeeding mothers Breastfeeding takes some getting used to – the initial feeling may be strange and slightly uncomfortable. However, you should get used to it , so […]
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June 27, 2016
Mastitis About 10% of mothers experience breast inflammation called mastitis. There are two types of mastitis non infectious and infectious. Breast-feeding is a learned skill, and poor technique can lead […]
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June 27, 2016
Latching problems A proper latch is necessary for successful and pain-free breastfeeding. The term latching on describes your baby taking the nipple and the entire areola into their mouth. Latching […]
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June 27, 2016
Lactation From conception to delivery, your body goes through significant changes in order to provide a great home for the growing fetus. However, the task of nurturing a new life […]
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June 27, 2016
How to stop breastfeeding No doubt, breastfeeding is incredibly beneficial for both mother and baby – that is why the experts recommend nursing until your child is at least one […]
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June 27, 2016
How to increase breast milk supply If you are worried about whether you are producing enough milk for your baby’s needs, it may help to know that you are not […]
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June 27, 2016
Feeding your infant child Once you bring your little bundle of joy home from the hospital, you may find yourself in a whirlwind of questions, doubts and worries on how […]
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June 27, 2016
Engorgement After your baby is born, your breasts start producing colostrum, a fluid filled with nutrients and antibodies that protect your newborn from infections. Two to five days later, you […]
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June 27, 2016
Can teething cause fever? Teething usually starts around the age of 6 months. Even though the order in which teeth appear is often the same, the timetable varies significantly, so […]
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June 27, 2016
Breastfeeding your newborn When is the perfect time to start breastfeeding your newborn? The moment your doctor or a nurse puts your newly born baby on your chest, is a […]
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June 27, 2016
Breastfeeding diet You’ve probably heard of the old saying that you should be eating for two during pregnancy – even though there is some truth to this advice, you shouldn’t […]
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