When stimulated, most people experience nipple erection. However, there are cases when, even with stimulation, nipples do not protrude – they point inward to the surface of the breast. We refer to this as inverted nipples, and the condition may happen to just one or both of the breasts. Do you need to fix an […]

Lactation is a natural phase that mothers go through post-pregnancy. Commonly known as breastfeeding or nursing, many new moms struggle to get it right. Even though breastfeeding seems like it will be easy to go about, it comes with its own set of problems. Breast pain during breastfeeding is a common issue that many women […]

Tiny ducts carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipples during breastfeeding. Sometimes, these ducts become clogged with residual milk and can cause pain, swelling, and itching. In this article, we’ll teach you how to clear a clogged milk duct.  Causes of clogged milk ducts Clogged ducts commonly happen to mothers who recently gave birth and […]

Breastfeeding is one of the next big steps after pregnancy. The idea is the same as when your baby was still inside you: what you eat, they eat. But to produce a good amount of nutritious milk, you need to consume the right types of food. Aside from knowing the food you should avoid, you […]

Mothers who need to get back to work, but still want to continue giving breast milk to their babies, often choose to store pumped breast milk for future feedings. However, there are times when the newborn cannot finish an entire bottle. Because it’s hard to throw it down the drain, here’s what you can do […]

When you are exclusively breastfeeding, but needs to go back to work or other circumstances hinders you from feeding your baby directly to your breasts, then pumping is for you. Breast milk pumping is a way for mothers to continue feeding their babies with breast milk in times when they cannot direct-feed. There are a […]

Breastfeeding is one of the most stressful moments for new moms. Some mothers have an abundant supply of breast milk after giving birth, and some are struggling to produce this liquid gold. That is why new mothers must know how to increase breast milk supply after delivery. This is to make sure that they get […]

A mother’s body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. Some of these are physical and which you can not actually see. One perfect example is the body’s production of breast milk. Before a mother produces “regular” milk for their baby, they produce a different and unique kind of breast fluid called colostrum milk […]

We often hear that breastfeeding is the best for babies, but it’s highly beneficial for mommies, too. A lot of studies reveal that the benefits of breastfeeding extend in both the mother’s physical and emotional aspects. What are these benefits? Let’s find out here. Why is Breast Milk Still the Best for Babies? The Physical Benefits of […]