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Hand Expression for breastmilk is definitely a valuable skill for breastfeeding moms. It is simple and fuss free as compared to a normal breast pump. During hand expression for breastmilk, a mother’s hands do provide the body with the tactile and sensory stimuli that helps to release milk. Warmth and massage from mom’s hands will aid release of breastmilk. Let’s share the simple steps to successful hand expression Begin by gently massaging the breast to encourage a let-down

Breastfeeding is a journey of learning. Do not anticipate things to come together right immediately during the first week. Allow yourself enough time to recover from labor and delivery. With assistance from your husband, a lactation consultant, and family members, try to establish a routine and get beyond any first nursing challenges. Skin-to-skin contact, often known as "Kangaroo care," promotes breastfeeding. It improves the baby's breathing and deep sleep patterns, maintai

Did you know that there are stages to your breast milk? In fact, there are 3 different stages of breast milks, mums need to understand. 1. Colostrum Colostrum is the first stage of breast milk, also known as "liquid gold." It can occur during pregnancy and last from birth to four days after the baby is born. It is rich in carotenoids, which give it its distinctive golden yellow color (although sometimes it can be clear). The thick, sticky consistency coats your baby's intesti

Did you know you can breastfeed your baby in many different positions? You might need to experiment with a few positions before you become more confident and decide which is most preferred and comfortable for you and your baby. Every mum & baby are different. Here are 5 common breastfeeding positions for you to try out! 1. Cradle Hold Sit on a plush chair with armrests or on a bed with pillows and cushions all around you. If you are sitting in a chair, rest your feet on a sto

Sister Susan recounts, “When I was working in the antenatal clinic in Oman, I met a mother who brought her baby in for a review by the pediatrician (the baby clinic is annexed to the antenatal clinic). When I examined the baby before the pediatrician's review, I discovered that the baby's oral cavity had been painted blue. I was horrified, and with the help of a translator, the mother explained that she had applied Gentian Violet to the baby's mouth because of oral Thrush (tr

If you are struggling to increase your milk supply, it could be due to a number of factors. You might have been hoping that consuming more nutrients or drinking soup every day would help, but nothing seems to be working so far. To help increase lactation, your obstetrician might prescribe Domperidone and advise you to take 10 mg three times a day. However, once the lactation has improved, the medication must be weaned off. Domperidone is a popular drug used to treat vario

Did you know that there is a device in the market called The Father’s Nursing Assistant? It is a wearable device that resembles a woman’s breast and is equipped with a tank for milk. The device allows our fathers to feed babies as mothers would, and will promote skin-to-skin contact between fathers and infants. Sister Susan shared on an incident when she was working in Australia. One of their little patients could not be breastfed as the mother was not able to visit due to he

Sister Susan, is back today to share with us another interesting encounter back in her days working in a Neonatal ICU ward (NICU). It is indeed rare for one to associate breast milk with cow’s milk; when it is known that newborns are 100% breastfed by their mummies. So how does cow’s milk come into the picture? Sister Susan recalled “Years ago, when I was working in the NICU, I came across a breastfed baby with a dairy allergy. I remembered him being fussy and crying most of