Too Little Breast Milk? Here’s the Secret to Increasing Your Low Milk Supply
byIt is practically every mother’s dream to be able to breastfeed their newborn babies immediately after giving birth. However, there will be times when…
Breastfeeding
Here you will find more information, tips and tricks on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding or also known as nursing begins within the first hours after the baby was born. Get the proper health nutrition when breastfeeding as we cover the type of food to eat during breastfeeding, what kind of food can increase breast milk, what food to avoid, things you don’t know about breastfeeding and many more. All is covered here on our blog!
Breastfeeding Positions All Mums and Babies Can Benefit From
byIf you’re a mother with a newborn, chances are that you’ll be breastfeeding your precious little one. It can be a bit daunting, especially…
Lactation Specialist Answers Your Most Burning Questions About Breastfeeding
byBreastfeeding is one of the first maternal duties for many mothers after childbirth. It is an intimate and important activity for both parent and…
Must-Know Secrets No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
byYou’ve just given birth. You’re tired and in pain, but nothing can extinguish the overwhelming feeling of love, joy and pride at seeing your…
Mummy Shares: How It Feels to Go through Extended Breastfeeding
byFor us mums, every breastfeeding experience is unique. The duration of breastfeeding also differs from one mother to the next. We’ve all probably heard…
From the Hips: My Experience with Lactation Mastitis
byThe sensation of being able to breastfeed my baby is out of this world. I just love the expression on my baby’s face during…
Young Mum Ilham Amani Shares Her Breastfeeding Wisdom
byMotherhood is such an intimate, personal journey. It’s full of tender moments and trying times. For young mum Ilham Amani, sharing her motherhood story…
This or That: Breast Milk Boosters (Pharmaceutical Vs Natural)
byNursing mothers who have trouble with breastfeeding will probably know all about ‘milk-boosters’ or ‘lactation supplements’. Scientifically known as ‘galactagogues’ (from the Greek word…
From the Hips: Overcoming Breastfeeding Difficulties as a New Mum
byBreastfeeding is a wonderful experience that most mothers look forward to after giving birth. It was also my dream to be able to nurse…
The Secret Behind the Magic of Mother’s Milk
byMother’s milk, or rather, breast milk, is a highly nutritious food naturally produced by pregnant and nursing women. It has helped mothers nourish their…
Breast Milk Home Remedies for Mums and Babies
byBreast milk has always been exclusively used to feed babies. Any other uses besides this might be considered taboo or even sacrilegious, depending on…
7 Things to Do Between Feedings
byA newborn needs to feed approximately every 2 to 4 hours. As babies grow at an exponential rate, they need their elixir of life…
Breastfeeding Support Group Gives Hope to Nursing Mothers
byFirst time mothers know all too well the struggles of nursing their newborn. In fact, even experienced mums may have trouble with breastfeeding from…
Breastfeeding Preemies: All You Need to Know
byCaring for preemies requires meticulous, super-handy care due to their small and delicate bodies. If you’re a mother to one, you must be eagerly…
What Affects the Taste of Breast Milk?
byHave you ever wondered why your breast milk smells or tastes a certain way, especially after eating something unusual? Most of the time, it’s…
Breast Milk: The Best Protection in the Age of COVID-19
byJust when you there can’t possibly be more good reasons to opt for breast milk instead of formula, recent studies have found that breastfed…
How to Find the Best Bottle for Your Baby
byThings can get pretty overwhelming for first-time parents, especially when it comes to picking out the things their baby needs. Diapers, clothes, car seats,…
Should You Fast While Breastfeeding? Lactation Consultant Provides the Answers
byIf you are breastfeeding, should you fast during the upcoming month of Ramadan? This is a question on many mums’ minds and there really…
Finger-licking Sambal Malay Confinement Recipes
byAre you craving for some sambal heat during your confinement period but do not have any recipes to refer to? Do not sweat too…
Postpartum Diet: Breast Milk Boosters
byWe last covered on which medicinal herbs are safe for your postpartum body and which should be avoided. Today, we are going going to…
Postpartum Diet: Medicinal Herbs
byPreviously, we covered on which beverages are safe for you to consume after childbirth and which should be avoided. Now, it is time to…
Postpartum Diet: Dairy
byEarlier, we covered which herbs are safe and unsafe to consume during confinement. Now, it is time to discover about dairy products! Calcium consumption…
First Year Baby: Twelve-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
byCongrats! It might seem hard to believe, but here you are now to tick off the twelve-month-old developmental milestones. This simply means that your…
First Year Baby: Eleven-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
byDoes it seem like your baby is growing up too fast to already reach his eleven-month-old developmental milestones? While having mixed emotions about the…
First Year Baby: Ten-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
byA lot more big growth to anticipate in the ten-month-old developmental milestones! As your little one is now ten months old, you will be…
Doctor Shares Why Expectant Mums Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
byThe transition for expecting women into motherhood endured drastic turns when the pandemic first swept across the globe. Questions pertaining to the risks of…
First Year Baby: Nine-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
byIt’s finally the ninth month! You are now in the third quarter of your baby’s first year and more exciting developments are here awaiting…
Top 10 Essentials for Newborns As Voted by Mums
byCongrats, you’re a new mum! Prior to this, you’ve spent months preparing for your little bundle of joy’s arrival, and now the day has…
First Year Baby: Eight-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
byAs all babies grow at their own pace, this eight-month-old developmental milestones is here to serve as a rough guide. Thus, do not be…
4 Must-Have Breastfeeding Essentials From Experienced Breastfeeding Mothers
byAs expectant mothers, we would be happily shopping for baby necessities way before the labour. However, have you ever thought of the breastfeeding essentials…
A Must-Watch For New Mothers! Breastfeeding Tips That Work For “Me” by Experienced Breastfeeding Mothers
byAre you one of the expectant mums who are looking for breastfeeding tips that really work? Not just some advertisements that only aim to…
Four Mums Continue Their Story of Breastfeeding. This Time, Its on the Hard & Easy Parts
byWhat is the hardest part of breastfeeding? How about the easier sides of breastfeeding? As the society in general holds more negative perceptions about…
‘Why Do I Choose to Breastfeed,’ – Sharing From Four Successful Working Mums
byAre you still looking for YOUR reasons to breastfeed despite so much reading on the internet? Or are you still having any concerns about…
The Benefits of Using A Nursing Pillow And How to Choose the Right One
byWhen it comes to nursing, the most common things that we need (and people often buy) are breast pads, nursing covers, nursing bras, breast…
Sterilising Baby Bottles: Is It Really That Important?
byIt was my grandmother who took care of me and my siblings when we were young, while our parents were out working. I have…
Making Breastfeeding Comfortable And Convenient
byNo phenomenon in the world can match the significance and magic of childbirth. This creation of life marks the beginning of one’s parenting journey….
Philips Expands Avent Range with New Electric Breast Pump and Bottle Steriliser with Dryer
byRoyal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced the expansion of its Avent range with the launch of the all-new Philips Avent…
Breastfeeding in Public: Is It Tolerable or Unacceptable?
byI stumbled upon the news reported by the media regarding Emma Maembong, a celebrity and a first-time mum who decided to close her IG…
Mums With Mums – Busting Breastfeeding Myths Together
byIt’s World Breastfeeding Week 2020, Mums! August 1–7, 2020 occasioned the celebration of the 28th World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). This week-long annual initiative started…
Dear Mothers, If You Are Struggling From Breastfeeding Now, Read This.
byAs mothers, we always want to give the best to our babies. Guess what, breastfeeding is the best natural gift you can give your…
4 Things You Think Wrongly About Breastfeeding
byBreastfeeding can either be a wonderful experience or a nightmare to a first-time mother. Picture this. As you are near to your labour and…
Expressing Milk 101: The Proper Ways to Express Breast Milk Effectively
byBreastfeeding provides a bunch of health benefits for both the mother and the baby. Even if you cannot directly breastfeed your baby or due…
Survival Tips For Breastfeeding Moms during Ramadan
byBreastfeeding during the Ramadan period can be very taxing for mothers. So, mothers, (before anything else) please visit and talk to your doctors and…
Producing or Reducing Breast Milk with Chinese Medicine & Treatment
byMany factors contribute to the lack of breast milk production. You may want to consult your lactation consultant to make sure that you are…
16 Foods and Beverages to Abstain from when Breastfeeding
byThis is perhaps the greatest paradox of breastfeeding: A breastfeeding mum needs to eat 500 calories more in her daily diet in order to…
Secondhand Sugar is like Secondhand Smoke, Avoid Breastfeeding it to Your Baby
byWhen you made the decision to breastfeed, you knew from Day One you would have to make adjustments or sacrifices to your lifestyle in…
How To Get A Good Deep Latch: The Key to Successful Breastfeeding
byWith World Breastfeeding Week 2019 having been successfully held across 120 countries around the globe from August 1 this year, much has once again…
Top 5 Ways to Naturally Increase Breast Milk Quantity
byEvery mother knows how important it is to breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding provides a lot of health benefits for both mother and baby. It…
9 Things Nobody Tells You When You START Breastfeeding
bySo there’s a lot of talk about the joys of breastfeeding and why it is always encouraged. You’ve been told all the pros. We’re…