Reading Time: 4 minutes Having a baby is not exactly an easy task, and dietary decisions are not excluded from this. Deciding if you should mix breastfeeding and formula can put some pressure on you, no matter if the reason behind this choice you are making is due to your own milk supply, medical indications, or a personal preference based on your lifestyle. We…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome to your breastfeeding journey! As you may have heard before, breast milk is the best way to provide your baby with ideal nutrition to support their development by giving them nutrients that protect them and make your kid grow healthy. Nurturing your baby brings lots of benefits, not only for them, but for you as well, yet a lot…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The amount of online information about COVID-19 can feel overwhelming as we try to keep up-to-date with good and reliable information. It can be a frustrating and confusing experience since advice may vary from source to source, and we are still discovering new information about how this disease evolves and affects newborns and breastfeeding women. If I have SARS-CoV-2, is…
Reading Time: 3 minutes While curiosity is one of the cutest characteristics of a baby, they are known to always be putting things into their mouth, exposing them to different kinds of germs and bacteria that could lead to them feeling unwell. Let’s be honest, the first time when your baby catches a cold or you notice changes in their health it can be…
Reading Time: 3 minutes As if being a nursing mom wasn’t already a demanding experience, sometimes exposure to everyday viruses can cause you to catch a cold or a stomach flu that you weren’t anticipating. Becoming sick can come as a surprise, leading you to have questions regarding whether it is safe to continue breastfeeding while you’re sick or which safety measures you should…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Healthy eating habits have a positive impact on your energy and body, which directly translates to your breast milk supply. Staying nourished and hydrated – meeting recommended nutritional needs – is key to an optimal postnatal recovery. It’s never too late to adopt healthier diet habits, and trying to do so should not be hard for you, as principles of…
Reading Time: 3 minutes As part of your lactation journey, one of the main thoughts you may ask yourself when it comes to dietary habits is whether your breastfeeding diet plan is working and what impact it has on the quality of your breast milk. The good news is that your supply will most likely meet the needs of your baby regardless of the…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Eating well and having a healthy breastfeeding diet is, in some ways, similar to the nutritional experience you went through during your pregnancy. Luckily, during this period rules can start to loosen up a little bit and some foods that were forbidden a couple of weeks ago are back on the menu. There is little to no evidence of the…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Congratulations on your sweet baby! Although a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Observation Nursery may not have been in your plans, there are still many things you can do to provide breast milk for your baby during your hospital stay. Many premature babies and other babies admitted to the NICU end up being successful breast feeders,…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Congratulations! Amazing work! So proud of all that you have endured during your breastfeeding journey. Now, you are ready to begin a new chapter in you and your baby’s life. Whether you breastfed for 1 month or 1 year (or more!) there is a process for weaning your baby from breastfeeding or from the breast pump. While discussing the different…
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you have found your way here, you may have recently had a baby come a little earlier than expected or are expecting to deliver early (before 37 weeks). First and foremost, congratulations on your bundle of joy! Having a premature baby can be a bit of a roller coaster experience, but just by coming here, you are taking a…
Reading Time: 4 minutes When preparing to pump and store breast milk it is always recommended to: The first step to properly store breast milk, is t wash your hands first with soap and water or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water is not available. Prepare the container to store breast milk: You can use breastmilk storage bags, or…
