Both the act of breastfeeding and breast milk's nutritional content favor your baby's health and development. Breastfeeding can help stave off chronic disease, prevent obesity and even lower your child's risk of asthma and allergies. In addition,...
Because crying is a baby's only form of communication, all parents expect some tears here and there. But excessive fussiness and irritability that occur right after you breastfeed your baby might indicate a milk allergy. If you suspect an allergy,...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months of a baby's life. The organization further states that continuing to breastfeed for a year or more is beneficial. Not only does breastfeeding provide an...
The issue of alcohol consumption and breastfeeding is a very controversial topic. Some pediatricians and organizations, such as La Leche League, state that an occasional drink, defined as one drink or less per day, has not been proven to be...
Encouraging your baby to sleep through the night presents a challenge to many new parents. Ninety percent of babies sleep through the night--meaning six to eight hours at a time--by the time they're 3 months old, according to the Nemours website...
The World Health Organization recommends breast milk as the exclusive source of nourishment for infants up to the age of 6 months. Breast milk is the perfect food for young babies because it contains many different nutrients that are essential to...
If you’re eating a well-balanced diet, you generally do not need to make drastic dietary changes when breast-feeding. Some foods passed through the breast milk, however, are not safe for any baby, and some foods affect some breast-feeding...
La Leche League International and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend breastfeeding for all babies. Babies with Down syndrome are no different when it comes to needing the health benefits of their mother's milk. According to La Leche,...
Babies provide many audio and visual clues to let you know that they are hungry. Most newborns need to be fed every few hours, from the early-morning hours to late in the night. Developing a regular feeding schedule can help you determine if your...
It's heartbreaking when your little one has a tummy ache. Gas is often the culprit, and it can have your baby red-faced and screaming, with his little knees drawn up toward his chest. If you're breastfeeding, you may wonder if something you ate is...
As your baby reaches the middle of her first year, you may notice her appetite - and her interest in your family's mealtime -- growing. While you may think your baby is ready to begin solids, feeding her real food too early could lead to a...
Breast fed babies may at some point during infancy use a bottle, to give mother a break, allow dad to feed the baby or to supplement with formula. While parents have dozens of brands of baby bottles to choose from, some bottles are easier than...
A breastfeeding baby depends entirely on her mother for all of the nutrients she requires. Fortunately, your body is primed to supply these nutrients to your nursling, even when your own diet may be lacking. As long as you consume an overall...
Colic is characterized by uncontrollable crying in an otherwise healthy baby. It is most common around 2 to 3 weeks of age, and Baby Center states that it typically improves between 3 to 4 months of age. The cause of colic is unknown, but it may...
If your baby has colic, cutting out certain foods from your diet may provide relief for her. Colic is characterized by crying more than three hours at one time three or more days per week, according to the Mayo Clinic. Colic often lasts for a few...
Breastfeeding a baby provides the best nutrition for the first year of the baby's life. Breast milk is rich in vitamins, minerals and protective antibodies. One drawback to breastfeeding, however, is that breastfeeding women need to continue to...
Many breastfeeding moms worry about the effect their diet has on their baby and look for the possible food culprit whenever the baby has gas or a colicky night. While your diet can affect your baby when you're breastfeeding, the foods most likely...
In general, a breastfeeding mother doesn't need to change her diet or avoid specific foods while nursing. Most foods are safe to consume in moderation, even those that have traditionally been off-limits, such as alcoholic drinks. As long as the...
Because breast milk can provide an excellent nutritional source for your developing baby, most physicians recommend breast milk as the primary source of food for your baby; however, there are some instances in which breast milk might not be best...
Many parents of breastfed babies, or parents who plan to breastfeed their babies, worry about the impact of breastfeeding as it relates to allergies. Additionally, mothers who suffer from food and seasonal allergies have concerns about allergy...
Breastfeeding is an opportunity for you to bond with your baby, soothe her when she is distressed and even begin to teach her communication skills. First and foremost, though, breastfeeding is just what it sounds like -- your baby's feeding time....
Weaning a baby from breastfeeding is a personal decision that mothers make at a variety of different ages of the baby's life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of the baby's life,...
New mothers may choose to breastfeed their babies or to feed them with a bottle and mixable formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that nutrition for babies up to 6 months old should be provided by breast milk, and breastfeeding...
Infant reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux, occurs when the milk, formula or food in an infant's stomach comes back into his esophagus and/or out of his mouth. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reflux often...
As your baby ages and becomes more interested in solids, or your schedule stops you from breastfeeding exclusively, it becomes necessary to partially or fully wean your baby to take a bottle or transition to eating solids. The weaning process is...
Pacifiers for breastfeeding newborns should be selected and used carefully. The first month is crucial for a baby to become comfortable with breastfeeding. A pacifier introduced too soon can confuse a baby and jeopardize the continued flow of milk...
When you are pregnant, your obstetrician will give you advice on which foods and beverages are safe to consume and which should be avoided. After your baby is born and you begin breastfeeding, the advice can sometimes seem less clear-cut or even...
Losing baby weight while breastfeeding your child might happen more naturally than you'd think. According to the La Leche League's website, many women naturally lose weight while breastfeeding because it burns 300 to 500 calories per day. Nursing...
While many women find breastfeeding to be relaxing, the process can cause anxiety for new mothers who aren't sure if they're feeding their babies properly. Babies often pause in the middle of breastfeeding, causing mothers to question if their...
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