Bodybuilding While Breastfeeding
Because of countless stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding bodybuilding and weightlifting, many women are discouraged from even picking up a dumbbell for fear of “getting big” or “looking like a...
View ArticleBreastfeeding during flu season
Does everyone seem to sneeze, cough, or feel unwell? Welcome to the flu season! It is the time of the year when many mothers worry about their babies’ health. But that’s not simply because of a mom’s...
View ArticleThe One Vitamin You May Need To Supplement Your Exclusively Breastfed Baby
If you are breastfeeding exclusively, you can rest assured that your baby is getting almost all of the necessary nutrients needed for proper growth and development from your breastmilk. Adequate...
View ArticleCoronavirus and Breastfeeding
Just a few months into the new year and 2020 has reminded many of us always to expect the unexpected. Most notably, the world has been taken by storm by the new strain of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2....
View ArticleBreastfeeding Your Baby While Having Stomach Flu
Anyone would agree that getting sick is no walk in the park, especially if you’ve caught a nasty case of the stomach flu. While taking some time off for some much-needed R & R is in order, you will...
View ArticleBreastfeeding While Taking Antibiotics
With all the clamor going on across the world about viral outbreaks, growing antibiotic resistance, and rising healthcare costs, the thought of catching even a simple cold can be nerve-wracking, this...
View ArticleBreastfeeding While Taking Decongestants
Winter, along with flu season may be over but now is not the time to let your guard down. The transition from the cold winter air to the warmer temperatures of springtime—not to mention the dreaded...
View ArticleShould I continue breastfeeding if one of my twins gets sick?
I’m sure first-time parents will agree that taking care of a newborn baby is challenging. For instance, it is hard to guess what their cry means. Are they hungry, in pain, or uncomfortable? But the...
View ArticleWhy am I so Thirsty While Breastfeeding
How much water should a nursing mother drink?There are a lot of opinions out there as to exactly how much a breastfeeding mother needs to drink while nursing her baby whilst also staying hydrated at...
View ArticleSkincare For Breastfeeding Moms
A breastfeeding mom’s skin goes through a rollercoaster of events that can take it’s toll any of us. I will have a look at the most common skin conditions during breastfeeding and a guide to skincare...
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