If you're concerned about your baby's health, you want to be certain to start healthy eating habits early. The first year of solid foods is a very important time for establishing your childís eating habits. What your child eats, and more importantly, does not eat, during this time can impact their habits for life. Here are some tips for starting out right with your childís first menu.
Mastitis is perhaps the most distressing problem you may encounter when attempting to breastfeed. You have been making it through the sleepless nights, the relentless feeding schedule, the diapers, the leaking... when all of a sudden you want to stop breastfeeding. Why?
You may be wondering... is breastfeeding important? YES! Breastfeeding helps protect and nurture your baby in many ways! There have been many studies that show breastfeeding your baby for as little as six weeks can increase brainpower and reduce the risk of obesity. Breastfeeding is also very good for mothers too! Through breastfeeding a new mother will lose weight that she gained while pregnant and also help her uterus contract to it's pre-baby size. Breastfeeding is highly recommended by doctors and health care professionals alike!
It is important to observe proper breastfeeding techniques. These techniques are meant to let you make the most of breastfeeding and contribute to healthy development for your baby.
