The birthing process takes a physical and emotional toll on every mother, but it is the latter that many mothers are not prepared for. You see, after you give birth your hormone levels plummet, which of course can affect your overall mood and mindset. Many mothers...
When you begin to plan for pregnancy, one of the first things you will need to consider is fertility, so that you can optimize your chances of pregnancy. Some factors affecting your body’s fertility rate may seem obvious, such as understanding your menstrual cycle and...
Kangaroo Care is a term used to refer to the process of keeping your newborn as close to your body as possible while still in the stage of infancy. This process is typically done by swaddling or holding the baby close to you, and therefore, is named after kangaroos...
One of the most common concerns new mothers have is how to properly establish a bond with their newborn. Though some parts of the bonding process may come naturally, other parts may not come so easily and are often overlooked. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the...
According to the World Health Organization, breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. WHO actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. If breastfeeding were scaled up to...
One ounce of breast milk from a mother is more valuable than a brick of gold. Okay, perhaps I exaggerated there–but only slightly. A mother’s breast milk is one of the world’s truly marvelous gifts, but we’ve already discussed some of the astounding benefits and...
