The Problem with Instruction #3
Instruction #3: “The first day or two, allow baby to nurse the breast only a few minutes, 5 minutes at the most, then gradually increase the nursing time as you … Continue Reading →
Category: Breastfeeding
Random thoughts on multi-generational large family life: in the past as a child, now as a parent
I recently ran across my baby book and found a breastfeeding instruction sheet that the hospital had given to my mother when I was born. This was back in the … Continue Reading →
RDAs for non-pregnant, pregnant and lactating women
Here are the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) of some nutrients for nonpregnant, pregnant, and nursing women between the ages of 25 and 50. Non-Pregnant Pregnant Nursing (to 6 mos.) Calories … Continue Reading →
baby burning calories
I was interested to find out that breastfeeding burns anywhere from 300 to 800 calories per day. Amazing isn’t it. Some mothers find that breastfeeding doesn’t affect weight loss, other … Continue Reading →
Breastfeeding – The ultimate Immunization
According to the Iowa Extension Service, every teaspoon of breastmilk has 3,000,000 germ killing cells in it; so if a baby gets even one teaspoon a day, it is very … Continue Reading →
Breastfeeding In Public
Breastfeeding in public has gained notable attention here in our county lately. Recently, a mother was told that she was not allowed to breastfeed her baby in the Victoria’s Secret … Continue Reading →