Tag: Breastfeeding

Contraceptives and Breastfeeding
Preparing for childbirth is one thing, but experiencing the post-partum period is quite another, and it comes with a whole range of new questions every

What can I do if my ejection reflex is too strong?
Hello Marie, what can I do if my ejection reflex is too strong? My baby is 11 weeks old and has difficulty almost every time

Lactose Intolerance or Allergy
Lactose (milk sugar) intolerance or allergy is very rare for babies and is often associated with family history and genetics.

Can I use raspberry herbal tea to increase my milk production?
Marie, I would like to increase my milk production naturally, and some of my friends told me about raspberry herbal tea. Can I use it

Insufficient or Low Levels of Breast Milk
In this entry, I will talk about the circumstances that might lead to low milk production.

How do I know when the baby is ready to breastfeed after birth?
Marie, I have a silly question, but here it goes. How do I know if the baby is ready to breastfeed after birth? This will

Is thawed milk ok for my baby?
I am wondering if my breastmilk is ok after thawing it. It has been frozen for several weeks. I am worried about giving to my

How many ounces of milk per container when I freeze my milk?
When I freeze my milk, how many ounces per container? Thanks, Valerie Excellent question, Valerie. But it depends on how much your baby drinks. If

Are there breastfeeding contraindications?
Marie, I am 13 weeks pregnant and have a rare disease. I was wondering if there are breastfeeding contraindications. Thanks for your help, Éloise Éloise,

The Mysteries of Raspberry Herbal Tea
Hello Parents! At different times, new mothers have asked me how to use raspberry herbal to increase their postnatal lactation. I said to myself that

What kind of container should I use to store breast milk?
I would like to store my breast milk and I don’t know what kind of container to use to protect it at the same time.

Breastfeeding : Engaging with my baby
What happens during the first moments with your baby? How does the body prepare for breastfeeding?