Latest Articles about Baby Feeding
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Breast milk is the main source of nutrients for a baby’s start in life. This makes breastfeeding a delicate and special phase, as mothers are concerned about providing as many nutrients as possible to their... Continue ReadingBreast milk is the main source of nutrients... Continue Reading
Breastfeeding is one of the most important practices a mother can do to ensure her baby's health and development. Breast milk is the most complete food in the world, able to provide the newborn with everything... Continue ReadingBreastfeeding is one of the most important... Continue Reading
We all know that until 6 months old, babies feed exclusively on breast milk and that after this period, other types of foods begin to be gradually introduced into their diet1. And one of the foods... Continue ReadingWe all know that until 6 months old,... Continue Reading
Among all the questions mothers have about their babies' arrival, some of the biggest are undoubtedly about breastfeeding. It's no wonder, after all, it's how your child will be fed, it creates a unique... Continue ReadingAmong all the questions mothers have about... Continue Reading
Breastfeeding1 can be a subject that raises many questions, especially for first-time mothers. However, when we talk about certain diseases that appear with breastfeeding, the subject can become even... Continue ReadingBreastfeeding1 can be a subject that raises... Continue Reading
A mother's life is not easy at all, and anyone who thinks that motherhood is just a colorful dream is mistaken!! After the baby is born, in addition to all the worries about taking care of the baby, you... Continue ReadingA mother's life is not easy at all, and... Continue Reading
While many women find breastfeeding to be a smooth period, the process can cause anxiety for new mothers, who feel their baby nurses very little and aren’t sure if they’re feeding their child properly. If you... Continue ReadingWhile many women find breastfeeding to be... Continue Reading
During the first few months of life, it is very common for babies to have gas1. This can occur in the stomach or intestines, and often happens during breastfeeding when air is swallowed, or even while... Continue ReadingDuring the first few months of life, it... Continue Reading
At some point during breastfeeding, a doubt will arise: is my milk weak? Even the most experienced mothers sometimes question this, but the first thing mothers should know is that there is no such thing... Continue ReadingAt some point during breastfeeding, a doubt... Continue Reading
A common question among many mothers, knowing how many ml of milk to give your baby at each stage is a frequent concern. We know that breastfeeding is recommended as the exclusive source of nutrition... Continue ReadingA common question among many mothers, knowing... Continue Reading
The body needs iron to create hemoglobin, which is a protein present in red blood cells. Hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen, transporting it from the lungs to the tissues throughout the body1.... Continue ReadingThe body needs iron to create hemoglobin,... Continue Reading
Breastfeeding is truly a major challenge, especially when moms have to face some obstacles, such as having inverted nipples. However, there are many valuable tips to overcome these challenges and ensure... Continue ReadingBreastfeeding is truly a major challenge,... Continue Reading
Breastfeeding is a practice full of love and health for both mother and baby. However, there are situations when breastfeeding becomes unfeasible, whether for personal reasons, the need to wean, or simply... Continue ReadingBreastfeeding is a practice full of love... Continue Reading
With the arrival of a child in the family, the first difficulties are coping with sleepless nights and baby colic. This raises questions: can folk wisdom help at these times? Can parents give that well-known... Continue ReadingWith the arrival of a child in the family,... Continue Reading
Many women often have doubts about breastfeeding in case of illness and the presence of fever. First of all, it’s important to clarify that everything will depend on the health issue and its cause (bacteria or... Continue ReadingMany women often have doubts about breastfeeding... Continue Reading
Exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months of age is already a standard recommendation, and only after this period should new foods be introduced. Even though this is a recommendation from the World... Continue ReadingExclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months... Continue Reading
We mothers all know the importance of breastfeeding and the recommendation that the first six months of life be exclusively breastfed1. But, even knowing the real need and importance of this, many still... Continue ReadingWe mothers all know the importance of breastfeeding... Continue Reading
Many women do not know this, but it is possible not to menstruate throughout the entire breastfeeding period! Yes, the hormones responsible for breastfeeding, oxytocin and prolactin, can prevent menstruation... Continue ReadingMany women do not know this, but it is possible... Continue Reading
Since the dawn of time, women have heard that it’s not possible to get pregnant while breastfeeding—especially from our grandmothers. Is that why they had so many children? Lol. Women who are breastfeeding do have... Continue ReadingSince the dawn of time, women have heard... Continue Reading
Breastfeeding is a magical moment, a time of complete dedication that requires a lot of determination and desire from women to succeed. Especially in the first few days, it isn’t easy at all: first, the milk... Continue ReadingBreastfeeding is a magical moment, a time... Continue Reading
On August 1, 2015, attention turns to a topic that is often highlighted here in Famivita Content: breastfeeding. World Breastfeeding Week begins and many events will take place... Continue Reading On August 1, 2015, attention... Continue Reading
You had a baby a few months ago and are still breastfeeding. Then you find out another baby is on the way. And then come the doubts: can I breastfeed during pregnancy? Or should I wean to avoid interfering... Continue ReadingYou had a baby a few months ago and are... Continue Reading
