Mrs. Sujataben Jay Rawal My child was born on 26-01-2016. Child’s weight was only 1.8 kgs. By giving EBM, Kanagroo care and only breast feeding, today on 10-03-2016 child’s weight is 2.8 kgs Mrs. DhwanibenMaulik Acharya The weight of my child on the birth [12-02-2016] was 2.1 kgs. The baby at the birth wasવધુ વાંચો

    Mother and mother in law: After delivery, the lady lives either in her in laws house or her parents’ house. With their experience, the mother or the mother in law should explain the new mother about the new responsibility in her life. The presence of the mother or the mother in law givesવધુ વાંચો

    First six months only breast milk After the delivery, a healthy child should be given only breast milk for 6 months. The breast milk provides all the nutrients required by the child for 6 months. If the child has had only breast milk then that child has incomparable IQ and immunity. The childવધુ વાંચો

    Mother’s thyroid and breast feeding Can a mother breast feed the baby is she is suffering from thyroid? If mother is suffering from hypothyroid or hyperthyroid before the pregnancy or has developed it during pregnancy or after the delivery, in all the three cases she can breast feed the child. Are the medicinesવધુ વાંચો

    This problem occurs to many breast feeding mothers in the initial days. In medical terminology it is called cracked nipple or sore nipple Reasons: The main reasons for the development of cracks on the nipple are wrong position of the child while sucking the milk, wrong position of the child in mother’s lap,વધુ વાંચો

    Mothers get highly confused with regards to breast feeding while going on flight journey. Let’s find out what things should be kept in mind with regards to breast feeding and flight journey. It is advisable to take up flight journey after two weeks, even if the child was healthy and perfectly fit atવધુ વાંચો

    REASONS IN THE BABY Galactosemia If the child has a cut on the lips or has a hole in the palate Preterm child or child with very less weight [ the milk might get into the wind pipe if the swallowing capacity of the child is poor of has some problem in swallowing]વધુ વાંચો

  From 1st August to 8th August entire world celebrates international breast feeding week every year. Come let’s try and know some interesting facts about breast feeding which gives every mother incomparable and immense joy. The constitution of breast milk takes place according to the requirement of the child and also changes as per theવધુ વાંચો

    For mothers who are working, the baby is kept in critical unit for treatment as well as if the mother is travelling then at that time expressed breast milk is the best technique which fulfills child’s need for the mother’s milk. It is boon for the baby as well as mother. EBM canવધુ વાંચો

    Let’s try to know about the various nutrients in the breast milk. TAURINE- The amino acid named Taurine which is present in the breast milk helps in developing the brain cells and also works magnificently in the development of the retina. The Taurine which is present in ample quantity in colostrum as wellવધુ વાંચો

Twins can be divided into two categories: Twins formed when fertilized egg [ovum] splits. {Monozygotic} Here the babies look alike with exactly same genetic information and are of the same sex. E.g. both are males or both are females. Twins developed from two separate eggs and are called fraternal or dizygotic twins. These babies areવધુ વાંચો

  Australia’s national animal Kangaroo keeps its new born baby in the pouch on its stomach and nurtures it. Similar method is used for the kids who are born underweight and are weak. During pregnancy the child stays in the womb of the mother [KMC]. Such similar condition should be followed for some time afterવધુ વાંચો

  Mother’s age Sexual relations Mother’s mensuration cycle If mother starts job [Mother should continue to give her milk once she comes back from job] Mother takes out her breast milk [EBM] from the time she comes back till she goes to work next morning. Twins Mother eats less Number of pregnancy Normal delivery orવધુ વાંચો

  After the delivery of the baby, many mothers are dissatisfied regarding their breast milk. As soon as the mother gets pregnant, nature by itself makes various changes in the mother’s body and starts some reflexes. But for getting good quantity of breast milk, mother should take care of the breast during pregnancy. After deliveryવધુ વાંચો

    Mothers are getting more aware regarding the breast feeding and society. Mothers wish to acquire more knowledge regarding breast feeding and also follow it religiously. But there are three important points regarding breast feeding of which many people are not aware. Let’s know them well. The first breast milk should be given toવધુ વાંચો

    After the delivery, try and give breast feeding within an hour. First six months give only breast milk. No need to give water also. For first two to three days, the milk would be thin and yellow in colour. It contains immense nutrients and antibodies. It is called Colostrum. Mother’s milk is yellowishવધુ વાંચો

    CRADLE POSITION After the child’s birth, most of the mothers try to take up this position for breast feeding the little one. First, all mothers should sit in the erect position. Then mother should place the head of the child under one hand. Then, mother should sit in such a way that theવધુ વાંચો

    First of all mother should sit in a relaxed position before feeding the baby. If it is required take a pillow behind the back or can give support to the back with the help of a bolster. Drink one glass of water or any other liquid. Keep good light, air and ventilation inવધુ વાંચો

  Mother’s milk is formed in the breast. During pregnancy, milk secreting cells- alveoli are developed in the breast. Till the time of delivery they become stronger for making milk.   Milk sacs: Milk sacs can also be called bags or sacs that make milk. Milk secreting cells, Lactiferous ducts or tubes and Lactiferous sinusesવધુ વાંચો

    Breast feeding mothers’ need lot of Calcium, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 and also zinc. Mother should take balanced diet which includes green vegetables, fruits, dry fruits, cereals, eggs, curd, milk, cheese and paneer.   The breast feeding mother needs approximately 500 calories more. A normal woman who needs almostવધુ વાંચો

After delivery mother gets very tired. Plus, on the first day there are many relatives and visitors and hence mother is unable to give attention to doctor’s instructions and also in feeding the baby. Hence, the information regarding feeding and its importance should be explained during pregnancy. Mother should clear the queries and doubts regardingવધુ વાંચો

    THE MYTHS FOR THE MOTHER   When mother is ill or unwell, the breast feeding should be stopped. This is a myth. There is no need to stop breast feeding if the mother is ill. If the mother is suffering from malaria, typhoid, cold-cough, dengue fever or diarrhoea, vomiting then also she canવધુ વાંચો

    WHY THE NEED ARISES OF GIVING MILK THROUGH BOTTLE?   People believe that giving milk through bottle gives the child satisfaction.   Belief prevails that the child’s stomach gets filled if milk is given through bottle and also the child will not remain hungry and will sleep well.     Once the motherવધુ વાંચો

    ADVANTAGES OF THE MOTHER’S MILK Mother’s milk is the best and complete food for the child.   Mother’s milk is easily digested.     Whenever the child needs it, it is available. It is in perfect temperature. The outside milk has to be boiled, may get spoiled, the vessels have to be cleanedવધુ વાંચો

    Colostrum is the breast milk that comes out from the breast of the mother for first three to four days. This milk is thick, yellowish and sticky. Some people call it kheer, thaan or khiru. Some nurses and nursing ladies also use words like first milk, golden milk, golden liquid or immunity increasingવધુ વાંચો

The first week on August month is celebrated as ‘Breast milk week’. For more and more mothers to understand the importance and get the awareness of breast milk and to clarify various myths, posters, dialogues, lectures are organised. Let us understand the words associated with breast milk with alphabets ABCD.   ANTENATAL PREPARATION   Fromવધુ વાંચો

After the child’s birth mother should start breast feeding the child within on hour. If mother gives only breast milk to the child for 6 months then it is highly beneficial for both the child and mother. Here, I am writing the crux of the knowledge that I have grabbed after talking to numerous mothersવધુ વાંચો