Breastfeeding

A few months ago we published an entry in which we explained that studies said that during pregnancy only those vitamins that a woman needs individually should be taken, and folic acid during the first trimester as a supplement of proven benefits.

Breastfeeding is the most recommended food for the baby for its innumerable benefits, both for the newborn and for the mother. For this reason, the WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the baby is six months old, and from then on supplemented with solid foods until at least two years of age.

More and more pregnant women, when giving birth, opt for hospitals that guarantee a respected and humane delivery, as they are aware of the importance that this experience will have forever in their lives. And fortunately, there are also more and more professionals and hospitals aware of this reality.

Breastfeeding is a human right for mothers and babies, recognized and protected by the United Nations (UN). However, when it comes to breastfeeding in...

The protective properties of breast milk help breastfed babies get sick less often and recover faster than formula-fed babies. However, on many occasions doubts arise about whether it is safe to breastfeed when the baby or mother is sick or unwell.

The benefits of breastfeeding for children are obvious. Even more so for preterm babies, due to its protective capacity against infections such as septicemia.Some...

Breastfeeding, besides being an act of love, is a job that requires time and dedication. Many mothers must do their best to combine it with other responsibilities and activities, as in the case of some athletes who express milk during sports competitions, or working mothers who do so in their workplaces.

Breastfeeding is not always easy, and nipple bites can be a hit in well-established lactations. Although fortunately it does not happen in all cases, it is relatively frequent that, at some point during lactation, our baby begins to bite our nipples when breastfeeding.