Archive for the ‘Breast Feeding’ Category


Breast Feeding And Jaundice

Jaundice is a result of buildup in the blood of the bilirubin, a yellow pigment that comes from the breakdown of older red blood cells.  It’s normal for the red blood cells to break down, although the bilirubin formed doesn’t normally cause jaundice because the liver will metabolize it and then get rid of it [...]

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Avoiding Foods While Breast Feeding

Many women find that they can eat whatever they may like during breast feeding.  Even though it’s true that some stongly favored foods can change the  taste of your milk, many babies seem to enjoy the varieties of breast milk flavors. Occasionally, your baby may get cranky at the breast after you eat certain foods.  [...]

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Benefits Of Breast Feeding

Once you’ve given birth, breast feeding is the single most important thing you can do to protect your baby and help to promote good health.  Best of all, breast feeding is free. Along with saving you money on HMR (Human Milk  Replacement), breast feeding can also help you to keep your medical bills down. 

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