01. Breastfeeding benefits last long
The well-documented health benefits of breastfeeding can last long after you wean your baby.
Read | 02. ABC of breastfeeding
The Lean Aubergine Dietetic Services give the following reasons why they feel strongly about exclusive breastfeeding for at least four to six months.
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03. Auch! When breastfeeding hurts
It’s day three and you are sitting with breasts as big as Dolly Parton’s. What can you do to prevent and treat engorged breasts and blocked milk ducts?
Read | 04. Bottles muscle in on breasts
Industrialisation and marketing strategies by the breast milk substitute industry are just some of the factors which have encouraged women to swop the breast for the bottle.
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05. Breast care
Your breast will secrete colostrum at first, followed by breast milk. Here is what you can do to care for your breasts.
Read | 06. Breast is best
A multitude of recent studies show what perhaps our foremothers knew all along: That when it comes to the health of your baby, breast is best.
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07. Breastfed babies more intelligent
Breastfed babies are indeed healthier and more intelligent than bottle-fed ones, the PAWC Department of Health has confirmed.
Read | 08. Breastfeeding: The first days
It is recommended that your baby should be latched onto your breast straight after birth. Even women who have a caesarian should request that their baby be placed onto their chest immediately.
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09. Breastfeeding arousal normal
A hormone called oxytocin gets much of the credit for forging the bond between a mother and her newborn. Some doctors even refer to it informally as "the cuddle hormone."
Read | 10. Breastfeeding myths
Do you add “versterkdruppels” to your baby’s bottle or do you believe that foremilk and colostrums in breastmilk should be thrown away?
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11. Breastfeeding positions
There is no one position that is better than another. The most important thing is that you need to be as comfortable as possible.
Read | 12. Breastfeeding questions
Sr Audrey Voges from the Breast Feeding Association of South Africa answers some frequently asked questions.
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13. Breastfeeding success for prems
Very premature infants can suckle from the breast from a much earlier gestational age than was previously practiced.
Read | 14. Beliefs and malpractices
Many myths and malpractices around breastfeeding still abound and result in premature weaning from the breast.
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15. Handy tips for breastfeeding
Many mothers think that breastfeeding is the easiest part of motherhood. But, like most other things, practise makes perfect. Here are a few tips to ensure success.
Read | 16. Signs of a hungry infant
If you're breastfeeding your infant, it can be hard to tell if your baby's getting enough milk. According to Health Canada, infants who aren't getting enough breast milk during feedings wi...
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17. How to wean your infant
Breast feeding is best for infants, but sooner or later it's time to wean your baby.
Read | 18. Should you wean your baby?
There are a number of factors you need to consider when making this decision. Here is some advice on how to make the right decision.
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19. Weaning your baby
If you have decided to stop breastfeeding, it is important to wean your baby gradually. Here are a few tips.
Read | 20. Flu and breastfeeding
The flu virus is not transmitted through the mother's bloodstream or her breast milk. However, a breastfeeding mother can transmit the flu virus to her baby.
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21. Keeping older siblings happy
Here's a way to keep older siblings out of trouble when you are nursing or feeding an infant. Buy a plastic lunch box for each older brother/sister and fill it the night before with crackers, grap...
Read | 22. Breastfeeding in public
Should or shouldn't you breastfeed in public? If you do, here are some handy hints to make it easier for you and those around you.
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23. The bumpy road to breastfeeding
What should you eat while you're breastfeeding? How can you increase your milk production? Why is it better to breastfeed? DietDoc answers a few crucial questions.
Read | 24. Breastfeeding? Avoid eating for two
You should definitely watch what you eat when you're breastfeeding, as everything is passed on to your baby. Just don't make the mistake of eating for two, DietDoc says.
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25. New reasons to breastfeed
Three recent studies offer even more reasons why mothers should be encouraged to ditch the bottle for the breast.
Read | 26. Working mom who breastfeeds?
Here are step-by-step instructions of what to do if you wish to continue breastfeeding even though you are returning to work.
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27. Biting the breast
Many mothers who breastfeed have a hard time feeding a baby who has teeth. Here is a tip on how to deal with it.
Read | 28. The truth about breastfeeding
Ask any new mom - breastfeeding is not such a simple business after all. Suddenly you have to think in four-hour chunks of time – and that through the night as well.
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29. Breast-fed babies
Breast-fed babies have fewer gastrointestinal infections, but they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds.
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