Here are the most common breastfeeding-related problems and how you can avoid them: Sore and cracked nipples.Check the position of the baby when she latches on; smooth lanolin over your nipples after each nursing session; and let your nipples air dry after each nursing session. Also, alternate which breast you start on for each session. […]

But did you know that breastfeeding benefits you, too? It helps your uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size and reduces post-delivery bleeding. It makes it easier to lose those pregnancy pounds (you burn up to 500 extra calories a day nursing). It may reduce your risk of postpartum depression and breast and ovarian cancer. It

CARE OF THE UMBILICAL CORD During pregnancy, the umbilical cord supplies nutrients and oxygen to your developing baby. After delivery, the umbilical cord is no longer needed — so it’s clamped and snipped. This leaves behind a short stump. The stump is expected to dry up and drop off in about 4 to 21 days. For

BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY A WHO report states that breastfeeding reduces child mortality and has health benefits that extend into adulthood. On a population basis, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is the recommended way of feeding infants, followed by continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary foods for up to two years or beyond.

BABY HOME AT LAST Whether baby arrives home on the same day of delivery or after a brief stay in the hospital (probably due to birth outcomes); bringing baby home is a huge deal. It can be both exciting and overwhelming and most moms-to-be find themselves feeling both nervous and anxious about coming back home

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