What should a breastfeeding mother eat? What should a breastfeeding mother avoid? This is quite a common question and a topic for unending discussions. Your mother or grandmother may ask you to avoid spicy food during breastfeeding. But is it necessary? It is a known fact that the food that a mother eats ends up in the breast milk that a baby consumes. So, the spicy food that you eat also ends up in the milk. Before you decide whether to eat or avoid spiced foods, it is important to understand how these types of foods may affect the composition…
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The confinement period after delivery, also known as the postpartum period or the “40-day confinement period,” is a traditional practice in many cultures around the world. It is a time when a new mother is encouraged to rest, recover, and bond with her baby. While the specific practices and duration may vary, the underlying principle is to provide support and care for the mother during this important phase. It’s important to note that while the confinement period can be beneficial for many women, it is not a medical requirement. Each individual’s needs and circumstances may vary, and it’s essential to…
Okay, so practically EVERYONE you met during your pregnancy told you how sleep-deprived you would be once you bring the baby home. Even so, when the whole baby-feeding-and-changing schedule starts, it hits you hard. You might not get more than 2-3 hours of continuous sleep. But what is worse is the knowledge that your days and nights in the foreseeable future will remain like this! Honestly, the real solution to cope with lack of sleep after delivery is sleeping, and there is nothing you can do to replace sleep. So here we have compiled a list of 10 tips that…
When a newborn baby begins to latch on the mother’s breast, nerve signals inside the breast activate. These nerve signals send a direct message to the brain for the activation of oxytocin and prolactin hormones that trigger the letdown reflex and release milk into the milk ducts. The let-down reflex or milk ejection reflex, is an automatic response that is generated in a woman’s body when a baby begins to breastfeed. A proper reflex is essential for an adequate supply of milk for the baby’s growth. Here is everything you need to know about the connection between letdown reflex and…
Passing the due date without the symptoms of much-awaited labor will put you in a confused and anxious situation. A pregnant woman focuses on her due date with lots of anticipation and anxiety. Especially during the last month of your pregnancy due date is a concern. Read everything about overdue pregnancy. However, you should avoid unnecessary anxiety as it is quite usual to deliver one or two weeks prior or until two weeks after the proposed due date. Overdue pregnancy and post-term pregnancy are same. In This Article When Is A Baby ‘Overdue’? How Does One Arrive On A Due…
Is your newborn sleepless and restless? A research study about children states that for the first few days a newborn generally sleeps for about 16-18 hours a day. A 4-week old sleeps for about 14 hours a day on average. However, the range of average sleep in a 4-week old varies. Some 4-week-old babies sleep for 19 hours a day and some only for 9 hours. The sleep pattern of newborns is different from that of adults. Adults sleep in one stretch for 6 to 8 hours and if you are parenting a newborn, you feel blessed if you can…
Generally affected on one breast at a given time, mastitis is inflammation of the tissue in the breast due to infection or blocked milk ducts. Though it does not pose a threat to a breastfed, baby, it could be painfully sore for the mother to breastfeed the baby if she is infected with mastitis. Bacteria thrive on the inflamed tissue, making feeding very difficult for the breastfeeding mother. Though it can strike anytime between the period of two years after giving birth (and if you are breastfeeding) to a baby, mothers are more likely to develop this infection during the…
Bath times are beautiful times that strengthen your bond with the baby. Apart from relaxing and leaving your baby clean and fresh, bath times present an excellent opportunity to interact and bond. However, between the coos and the aahs, you need to exercise some caution when it comes to a baby bath. Babies are fragile little beings who need a lot of attention. Your little, tiny bundle depends on you for almost everything. It is very important to maintain the safety of the baby during their bath time. It is mandatory to follow a number of safety tips to maintain…
Jaundice is one of the most common conditions every newborn faces. Having spent so much time in the safe and secure mother’s womb, a newborn is bound to face certain health issues post-birth. The newborn is completely on its own now and the body has to get adjusted and acclimatized to the new world around it. In this process of adjustment, the baby is bound to get sick. Jaundice in newborn babies is one such condition where the still-developing liver may not function properly. Many mothers who give birth to full-term healthy babies remember jaundice as the first disease their…