benefits of breastfeeding

Want to make your breast milk more nutritious for your baby? Exercise more

A new study says that even moderate exercise during pregnancy increases a compound in breast milk, making it more nutritious.
Lactation helps reduce risk of maternal postpartum diabetes: Other benefits of breastfeeding

Breastfeeding has also been linked to a reduced risk of several other diseases. Here are some other reasons why you should breastfeed your baby.
Expert speak: Breastfeeding can protect your child from allergies and increase immunity

In this exclusive article, Dr Jose Paul, Senior Consultant Neonatology, Aster Medcity, tells you how breastfeeding benefits your child.
Extended breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and baby

You baby will get all the benefits of the protein, calcium, fat, vitamin A, and other nutrients present in breast milk- regardless of how old s/he is.
Having trouble breastfeeding? Here are 13 herbs that will help boost milk production

Low breast milk production can disrupt the nutritional needs of your infant. If you want to boost your milk production, there is a wide range of plants that are known to help support breastfeeding. Read to know which are the best ones.
Here’s how you should wean your baby from breastfeeding

In this exclusive article, Dr Roghayyeh Bayazi, Certified breastfeeding specialist, PGPN Boston University, guides you on making the transition from breastfeeding to solids smooth.
Is the informal sharing of breast milk safe?

According to new research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2019 National Conference & Exhibition, use of informally shared breast milk is linked with risks of potential spreading of disease or exposure to medications, alcohol, illegal drugs or other contaminants.
New mothers: Breastfeeding is healthy and it’s only your decision

For a new mother, the experience of having and feeding her newborn is surreal. These moments can also be beneficial for her health but it's also her own decision if she wants to breastfeed or not.
6 foods new moms should eat after delivery

Being rich in vitamin C, blueberries can help you get the necessary dose of antioxidants
Breastfeeding a surrogate baby: Here's what a gynaecologist wants you to know

Breastfeeding a surrogate baby is not an easy task and it requires a lot of efforts and perseverance. Also, the mother has to keep in mind that only her breast milk may not be enough for the baby.
5 foods for lactating mothers

Here we list out few healthy foods you can eat for breastfeeding. Read on to know more about this.
Breastfeeding guidelines for new mothers

Breastfeeding is considered as the most natural way to feed the baby as it provides all the nutrients which your baby needs. Know about the tips and right positions to breastfeed your baby.
What is the correlation between breast cancer and breastfeeding?

Lactation may reduce the risk of breast cancer simply by interrupting ovulation. Dr. Shailaja Mane, MD (Pediatrics), PGDAP(Adolescent Health), PGDPC (Counselling), PGDMLS(Medicolegal Sciences), FRIPH (LONDON), Professor, Head of Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Member of Medela India LC Club, sheds light on the topic in this article.
New moms, know these: 7 easy hacks of breastfeeding in public

World Breastfeeding Week is on and here is a piece of suggestions for you to nurse your baby in public without any hesitation.
Breast cancer awareness month 2018: Breastfeeding provides the mother with protective benefits

Breastfeeding induces hormonal changes during lactation that delay menstrual periods. This reduces a woman's lifetime exposure to hormones like estrogen, which can promote breast cancer cell growth.
Study claims breastfeeding makes babies less reactive to stress

While it's a known fact that there are many physical and mental health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies, according to the latest research, this might be due to genetic changes induced by breastfeeding.
Know the importance of breastfeeding your child

Breastfeeding can be termed as the most natural way to feed your little one. Dt Ankita Ghag, clinical Executive, InBody, Mumbai, tells you all you need to know about breastfeeding. Read on to know more.
Suffering from cracked and sore nipples due to breastfeeding? Try mint leaves

Mothers, try this remedy. It is effective, safe and shows results without any side-effects.
National Nutrition Week 2018: Know all about the best nutrition for your baby

Infants and children are more vulnerable to malnutrition and so, optimizing nutrition early in their life-including the 1000 days from conception to a child's second birthday gives the best start with lifelong health benefits.
Study finds link between marijuana and breast milk

With marijuana now being legal in several countries, its increased use for both medicinal and recreational purposes has been documented in pregnant and breastfeeding women in a new study.