Tag: Breastfeeding
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How Can New Mothers Optimize Postpartum Nutrition?
Highlights: Prioritize recovery and breastfeeding post-delivery Opt for a balanced diet rich in proteins, vitamins, and fluids Embrace carbohydrates for mental well-being and hormone regulation New mothers should give careful consideration of their nutritional profile following childbirth, emphasizes Dr. Anjana Singh, Director and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Fortis Hospital, Noida.…
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Tips To Enhance Breast Milk Production Naturally
[ad_1] Don’t worry, try these tips There are natural methods to boost breast milk production. Written by saumya pandey |Updated : September 25, 2023 8:01 AM IST Breastfeeding is one of the best ways of providing nutrition to your infant but it comes with several challenges that can be daunting for many new mothers. One…
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Maternal Mental Health And Breastfeeding: Understanding The Connection Between The Two
[ad_1] Addressing Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mental Health Issues Written by Tavishi Dogra |Updated : September 22, 2023 7:54 AM IST Motherhood brings immense joy, love, and fulfilment to a woman. However, it can accompany emotional challenges like postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety. New studies suggest breastfeeding’s significant impact on a mother’s mental health.…
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Can Breastfeeding Cause You Breast Cancer? Expert Reveals The Hidden Truth
[ad_1] Breastfeeding is a personal choice that each mother makes based on her unique circumstances and preferences. Breastfeeding offers many health benefits for both mothers and infants beyond any potential impact on breast cancer risk. Written by saumya pandey |Published : September 21, 2023 11:29 AM IST Breastfeeding has always been a topic of concern…
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Challenges Working Women Face While Breastfeeding, How To Address Them
[ad_1] The unspoken breastfeeding struggles that working mothers often face It is common for breastfeeding moms to face some sorts of discomforts when breastfeeding, but working women find themselves struggling with unique challenges. In the intricate tapestry of modern womanhood, the role of workingwomen has evolved significantly. Juggling professional aspirations with maternal instincts, they navigate…
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Breastfeeding After 6 Months: Benefits Of Extended Breastfeeding For Mother And Child
[ad_1] The breastfeeding duration should be based on what works best for the mother and child’s needs and comfort. Extended breastfeeding is referred to as breastfeeding beyond the first six months of a baby’s life. It has no specific meaning; with many mothers breastfeeding their infants for up to 2 years or more, the decision…
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These Diet Tips Will Help New Moms In Overall Wellbeing
[ad_1] Cashews, walnuts, and macadamia nuts, are also believed to support milk production. With these easily accessible foods, mothers can nurture their little ones with ample nourishment while embracing the goodness of natural remedies. Written by Puja Menon |Published : July 24, 2023 4:19 PM IST Low breast milk supply can be a genuine concern…
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Keke Palmer Got Real About the Pressure of Breastfeeding: It’s Been a ‘Doozy’
[ad_1] There are plenty of benefits of breastfeeding, but more parents are getting real about just how hard the process can be. To no one’s surprise, new mom Keke Palmer isn’t afraid to go there. The Nope star welcomed four-month-old Leodis “Leo” Andrellton in February. Since then, she’s been on the rollercoaster that is motherhood—and…
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Advocating for better breastfeeding support | Letter
Letters Advocating for better breastfeeding support Dr Tony Waterston says milk formula companies’ sponsorship of paediatric associations has a corrupting effect and hinders breastfeeding Sue Miller (Letters, 13 February) blames male politicians and the profit motive for low breastfeeding rates in the UK, but the Lancet series highlighted in your original article (7 February) shows…
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Breastfeeding rates are still dismal, despite my 35 years of campaigning | Letters
Letters Breastfeeding rates are still dismal, despite my 35 years of campaigning Sue Miller says male politicians’ poor attitude and profit-driven formula manufacturers are the barriers In 1987, my friend Kate and I stood in the middle of Yeovil high street with a very small white coffin. It was empty, but we wanted something eye-catching…
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When I struggled with breastfeeding, ancient images of motherhood helped me feel less isolated
When I struggled with breastfeeding, ancient images of motherhood helped me feel less isolated I felt like a failure because I found breastfeeding so painful but visual art helped me make sense of my experience Mythical mothers, divine mothers and royal mothers. Ancient clay statuettes of pregnant women and contemporary explorations of birth. As an…
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Boom in Australia breast milk sales and donations a risk to infants, expert says
Boom in Australia breast milk sales and donations a risk to infants, expert says Online black market exists where breast milk is bought by cancer patients, athletes and bodybuilders, among others Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An…
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Milk formula firms target women looking for pregnancy advice
Milk formula firms target women looking for pregnancy advice Companies advertise products to women searching online for folic acid to get around marketing restrictions Women trying for a baby are being targeted by formula milk companies on social media even before they have become pregnant, a World Health Organization scientist has said. Formula milk brands…
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Knock It Off with ‘Breast Is Best’ Already
In severe situations, it can even lead to inadvertently starving your baby—a scenario Dr. Castillo-Hegyi knows firsthand. “I found myself with a dehydrated, jaundiced baby because of my inability to produce milk when he needed it.” Imagine if the nursing staff at the hospital where you gave birth didn’t even give you the option to…
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Here’s What You Need to Know About the Ongoing Baby Formula Shortage
Bearing all of that in mind, we’ve rounded up several ideas about what to do if you run out of baby formula—and a few options that should be avoided. Talk to your pediatrician first. If you run out of the formula you usually give your baby, your first call should be to your child’s pediatrician,…
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Here’s What Actually Determines Your Breast Size and Shape
Most body parts grow to a certain size and then stop. When it comes to your breast size? Not so much. Your breast size and shape can change quite a bit throughout your life. (If you’re someone whose boobs get bigger around your period, you know what we’re talking about.) Believe it or not, your…