Breastfeeding

The nutritional requirements for the baby will rely solely on breast milk, and therefore the mother will need to maintain a healthy diet. If the baby is large and grows fast, the fat stores gained by the mother during pregnancy...

Within the first two to three days after you have given birth, you may discover that your breasts feel swollen, tender, throbbing, lumpy, and overly full. Sometimes, the swelling will extend all the way to your armpit, and you may...

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). Jaundice causes yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes. It's normal for the...

Ever wondered the cause of “Morning Sickness”? Could it be estrogen, HCG, or the fact another person is literally growing inside of you? Truth be told, it could be a bit of all of these. No one really knows the...

The term “Morning Sickness” can be very misleading to first time mothers. From its name you would think it would be strictly morning, yet “Morning Sickness” occurs anytime throughout the day. Every woman is different, so of course some mother’s...

Breastfeeding isn’t always such a simple thing; low milk supply, nutrition, and lactation are all common issues women face becoming a mother. A tricky subject about knowing what to do and what not to do is, the amount of protein...