National Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1–7)

National Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1–7)

A Moment to Reflect and Support Every August 1 through 7, National Breastfeeding Week invites families, health professionals, and policymakers to recognize the significance of nursing and breastfeeding—and the support systems that bolster successful feeding journeys. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 84.1 % of infants born in 2021 started life receiving some…

Stretches to Ease Muscle Aches When Breastfeeding

Stretches to Ease Muscle Aches When Breastfeeding

Beyond providing nutrition to your baby, breastfeeding is a unique experience that improves bonding between mom and baby. Breastfeeding can take a toll on the body and a stress to muscles. This is due to the positions that mothers often find themselves in. Hunched forwards with rounded shoulders and carrying the weight of the baby…

Mastitis and Blocked Ducts

Mastitis and Blocked Ducts

Two-thirds of breastfeeding women experience blocked lactation ducts. 20% of breastfeeding women report problems with mastitis in developed countries. Mastitis is due to an infection (almost always due to bacteria rather than other types of germs) that usually occurs in breastfeeding parents in the first few weeks after giving birth. Bacteria may enter the breast…

The non-diet approach to losing the baby weight

The non-diet approach to losing the baby weight

Tamsin Jordan, MS, RD Your body goes through an incredible change during pregnancy. Weight gain is an inevitable and important part of that process – ensuring your baby gets the nutrients it needs to grow and thrive.Many women feel pressure to quickly lose weight after birth. While this may be tempting, resisting this urge, at…