Susan Schulman MD FAAP Breastfeeding Expert DrMDK.com
Breastfeeding doesn\'t only benefit the baby but it can benefit the family as a whole as well. It has many advantages over bottle-feeding and once you hear about them, I\'m sure you\'re going to like the experience. Read this article to know more about it....
New parents are often worried about whether they are feeding their baby or introducing soft, solid foods correctly. In the first few weeks, your baby sleeps most the time. Most people say that you have to feed your infant when he is hungry but when you establish a schedule you are better capable to read their signals and know when they are really hungry. In the first six months of your baby, breast milk or formula will do nicely but eventually, your baby needs solid food....
If you have just started to try to breastfeed you\'re doing the best thing for your baby. If it doesn\'t come naturally to you, don\'t worry. Plenty of mums need practice and perseverance until they get the hang of it. Here, I\'ll try to guide you through the first few steps....
All good things must come to an end. This famous quote applies to breastfeeding too. However, many mothers find it difficult to break the bond they have made with their baby during this phase. For them (or perhaps including you), it is just impossible to stop cuddling and nursing their baby. In this article, you will learn how to stop breastfeeding your baby....
Why such a fuss in breastfeeding? Some say that the reason for the disapproval is political, but some think that it is due to practical reasons. Yet, the outcry for breastfeeding practice is constantly a concern, not just these days but also even before....
Despite the obvious benefits of breastfeeding, there are still common misconceptions surrounding this practice. This article aims to correct those misconceptions and provide a rough guideline for successfully commencing this beneficial relationship between mother and baby....
What types of food should your baby be testing out at 6 months? Find out by reading on....
How do you know if its time to stop breastfeeding? Read on to find out what signs baby is giving to make you realize that he's ready for solids....
Weaning a baby is something all breastfeeding mothers will eventually have to consider. Guidelines issued by the World Health Organization have suggested that new born babies should only be breast feed for the first six months of their lives. Weaning a breast feed baby after this time will allow the babies system to adjust easily to solid food, parents should be aware that moving a baby on to solid foods too fast can lead to kidney problems later in life....
If you have just started to try to breastfeed you’re doing the best thing for your baby. If it doesn’t come naturally to you, don’t worry. Plenty of mums need practice and perseverance until they get the hang of it. Here, I’ll try to guide you through the first few steps....