Pregnancy, Parenting and Beyond

Benefits of Breast-feeding: >For baby: > Builds a strong immune system. Protects against allergies, ear infections and illnesses during the first year. > B-milk is easy to digest, rarely causes constipation and is filled with nutrients. > B-milk is the prefect food, it changes in consistency based on the baby's needs. The first flow is called Colostrum, which is thick and full of nutrients. > B-milk is naturally formulated for a baby's diet and promotes normal weight gain. >For Mom: > B-feeding causes the uterus to contract and return to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly. > B-feeding can reduce stress levels and help you feel happier. > B-feeding heals your body and builds up your immune system. http://www.promom.org/101/ Problems faced during Breast Feeding: > Stimulate your breasts before feeding sessions - massage the breasts. > After baby is done feeding - use a pump to empty out the breast - that way more milk will be produced. > S...

Under-wired nursing bras have been linked to plugged milk ducts and mastitis . If the under-wires press on the milk ducts, they can interfere with your milk flow, clogging the ducts, which then become infected. Plugged milk ducts and mastitis are painful and can put you in bed for several days. A soft-cup nursing bra provides much more support than you might realize. Look for one with non-stretch straps made by a company that specializes in nursing clothes and accessories. Those whose size is 38 or 40 with a DD and more... tend to get mastitis or plugged ducts even with non-under-wired bras... they need to take special care. Is it really necessary to get a Nursing Bra? If u plan on breast-feeding, then YES... The snap-clips which open up and allow you to expose only the breast is much easier and comfortable rather than having to take off your Bra. Also, if you plan on using leak pads, get a bra with cups of a size bigger. Get only one or two bra's initially, because B-feeding ...

After delivery you will not have the time or energy to go shopping until approximately 3 months - so shop before delivery... 1.Big box of diapers. Pampers is the best and most recommended brand. (minimum 15-20 diapers during the initial days. Diapers never go waste.) 2. Wet wipes. 3. Minimum 10 soft blankets. 4. 5 towels. 5. 6-8 burp towels. (buy matching with dresses) 6. Car seat with stroller matching - buy good and long purpose which we can be converted for toddler use 7. pink clothes for girl baby and blue clothes for boy baby full cover clothes till toe, half clothes 8. Bath tub - infant to toddler and bath-time toys. 9. Bath liquid soap, shampoo, lotion and powder. (for massage Almond oil or regular Coconut oil (Johnson baby oil gives rashes to most Indian babies) 10. Alcohol swabs. 11. Baby complete bath to medical kit (consists thermometer, medicine droppers, comb, nail-clipper, e.t.c) 12. Car seat toys and Crib hanging toys. 13. Breast pump and some bottles in case of eme...

Benefits of Breast-feeding: >For baby: > Builds a strong immune system. Protects against allergies, ear infections and illnesses during the first year. > B-milk is easy to digest, rarely causes constipation and is filled with nutrients. > B-milk is the prefect food, it changes in consistency based on the baby's needs. The first flow is called Colostrum, which is thick and full of nutrients. > B-milk is naturally formulated for a baby's diet and promotes normal weight gain. >For Mom: > B-feeding causes the uterus to contract and return to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly. > B-feeding can reduce stress levels and help you feel happier. > B-feeding heals your body and builds up your immune system. http://www.promom.org/101/ Problems faced during Breast Feeding: > Stimulate your breasts before feeding sessions - massage the breasts. > After baby is done feeding - use a pump to empty out the breast - that way more milk will be produced. > S...