Breastfeeding

Parenting Journey: 5 Ways To Promote Breastfeeding

For new couples navigating the intricate journey of parenthood, an expert shares five ways to promote and support breastfeeding, fostering a connection that goes beyond nourishment.

Feb 07, 2024, 16:24 PM IST

10 Essential Steps For New Moms To Nurture A Happy Self And Baby

Check crucial steps for a successful breastfeeding journey. Learn techniques, positions, and tips to ensure a rewarding and nurturing experience for both mother and baby.

Oct 07, 2023, 14:13 PM IST

Breastfeeding Health Benefits: Study Reveals How Sugars In Breastmilk May Prevent Infections

The researchers say that this work could allow for these sugars to be used as a viable therapeutic option to treat GBS infection and prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes. 

Aug 10, 2023, 12:28 PM IST

World Breastfeeding Week: 5 Tips New Moms Must Keep In Mind While Breastfeeding A Newborn Baby

Moms-to-be may feel anxious about the prospect of nursing altogether, and new mothers who are navigating the breastfeeding process may feel overwhelmed by the concept of making sure they are doing it "right."

Aug 05, 2023, 10:37 AM IST

10 Foods To Avoid While Breastfeeding

World Breastfeeding Week

Aug 04, 2023, 08:43 AM IST

World Breastfeeding Week- Breastfeeding And Formula Feeding: How Does Each Impact Baby's Health and Development? Expert Explains

Breast milk is considered the most nutritious option for newborns, according to medical experts. Though not every woman are be able to breastfeed so some choose to use formula feeding as per the degree of comfort, and particular medical conditions.

 

Aug 03, 2023, 19:41 PM IST

Dads Make Significant Impact On How Infant Is Nursed And Placed To Sleep: Study

The survey findings underscore that new fathers are a critical audience to promote breastfeeding and safe infant sleep, say study authors

Jun 17, 2023, 11:21 AM IST

OMG! A dentist uses her mother's milk to make jewellery; buyers laud mementoes

Additionally, Aditi created VT for a Canadian couple. She reportedly used the baby's hair to carve the baby's first letter on the VT. Seven being the baby's fortunate number, thus seven diamonds were utilised in the VT.

Oct 30, 2022, 15:37 PM IST

Breastfeeding: Five tips to boost milk for a nursing mother

Due to stress, lifestyle disorders or other issues, some women might go through an insufficient amount of milk to feed their babies. Here are some tips by expert to help nursing mothers.

Aug 17, 2022, 11:46 AM IST

No evidence of transmitting COVID-19 virus through breastfeeding: Study

Women who are infected with COVID-19 and are breastfeeding their baby have no risk of transmitting the virus through their breastmilk.

Jan 20, 2022, 12:53 PM IST

Neha Dhupia shares breastfeeding photo with powerful message: 'Freedom to feed'

Neha Dhupia shares a post to normalize breastfeeding in public.

Oct 27, 2021, 16:21 PM IST

Breastfeeding may help prevent cognitive decline

Women who breastfed performed better in all four of the cognitive tests measuring for learning, delayed recall, executive functioning and processing compared to women who had not breastfed.

Oct 24, 2021, 16:30 PM IST

COVID-specific antibodies remain in breast milk for 10 months post infection

For the study, the team took breast milk samples from 75 women who had recovered from COVID-19 and found that 88 percent contained IgA antibodies. In most cases, these were capable of blocking infection.

 

Sep 28, 2021, 13:41 PM IST

Sugars in breast milk may help prevent infections in newborns

The GBS bacteria are a common cause of blood infections, meningitis, and stillbirth in newborns. Although GBS infections can often be treated or prevented with antibiotics, the bacteria is becoming increasingly resistant.

Aug 23, 2021, 11:14 AM IST

Antibodies in breast milk may aid in COVID-19 battle of newborn: Experts

Pointing out that breastfeeding is the foundation of life, experts went said that breast milk is the first and best defence a newborn has against illness, disease and death since it is their “first vaccination”.

Aug 09, 2021, 21:25 PM IST

Don’t avoid breast-feeding for fear of COVID-19 transmission: Experts

Breast milk is naturally fortified with nutrients and antibodies making it even more important in COVID-19 times to protect both babies and mothers, said the organization. They also highlighted the need to debunk the myths surrounding breastfeeding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 04, 2021, 19:09 PM IST

Covid positive mothers should continue breastfeeding, maintain physical distancing with baby rest of the time

A caregiver who is tested negative can also help in taking care of the newborn. Before breastfeeding the newborn, she should wash her hands, wear protective gear such as a mask, face shield. She should also sanitise her surroundings frequently.

Jul 26, 2021, 17:17 PM IST

Neha Dhupia urges to 'normalize breastfeeding', says let’s ‘not sexualise it’

Neha Dhupia shares a post on Instagram urging people to normalize breastfeeding in public.

Apr 27, 2021, 11:13 AM IST

Saand Ki Aankh producer Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani donates 40 litres of breast milk during lockdown - Here's why!

Nidhi Parmar said, "After nursing my child, I realised that I still had a lot of milk leftover. I had read on the internet that breast milk does have a shelf life of three to four months if properly stored in a refrigerator."

Nov 18, 2020, 20:52 PM IST

COVID-19 cannot be transmitted through breast milk, suggests Study

The study examined 64 samples of breast milk collected by the Mommy`s Milk Human Milk Research Biorepository from 18 women across the United States infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Aug 20, 2020, 15:28 PM IST