Breastfeeding has benefits for both infants and mothers, both in the short-term and the long-term alike, according to Ohio University’s Ilana Chertok, who added that the World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for babies up to six months of age and continued breastfeeding (along with appropriate complimentary meals) for up to two years or beyond. […]
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Erin McNaught’s Must-Read Health Warning For All New Mums
Australian model and TV presenter Erin McNaught gave birth to her second son, Ennio Stanley, just one month ago, but her experience with mastitis has left her in agony and required an emergency doctor’s visit last week. Now on the mend, McNaught has written a candid Instagram post urging mothers of newborns to be aware of the […]
Mum's Post About A Little Known Breastfeeding Phenomenon Goes Viral
While Facebook posts boasting the benefits of breastfeeding seem to be a dime a dozen these days, this one makes a pretty good case. Last month, Pennsylvania mum-of-two Ashlee Chase took to social media to share a photo of two bags of breastmilk – one appearing white, the other, yellow. “Why do you still let […]
This Mum Breastfeeds While Practising Yoga And It’s Causing Major Controversy
As all breastfeeding mums know, getting a baby to latch on is mission enough, let alone when you throw sleep deprivation and hunger into the mix. But for Texas yogi Carlee Benear, it’s just a matter of staying ‘balanced.’ Photo by @moniquaphotography Mat by @scoriaworld Dreads by @katinka_dreads Mom/baby pants by @bohemian_island People make magic out […]