Weaning at night: When the night becomes torture A word in advance: there is no harm in breastfeeding at night. Up to the age of around one year, night-time feeding is important for many children. In addition to satisfying hunger and thirst, intensive cuddling time and physical closeness – also in the parents’ bed – … Nighttime Weaning: How to do it with the Gordon Method!
Breastfeeding and medications: How much drug ends up in the child? Breastfeeding and taking medication at the same time is only acceptable if the active ingredient does not pass into the mother’s milk or the absorption is harmless for the infant. However, before a drug absorbed by the mother during the breastfeeding period has an … Breastfeeding and Medications: what you need to know
What happens during milk let-down? A few days after birth, the colostrum is replaced by a transition milk. This point in time is noticeable by the onset of milk. The breasts and nipples swell considerably, may be tense or even cause pain. The skin is sometimes red and warm. Even a slightly increased body temperature … Breast Milk Letdown: Timing, Pain, Nursing Times
Breastfeeding twins: Is it possible? Most mothers want to breastfeed their twins, but worry about whether it will work. Experts reassure: With a little practice and patience, breastfeeding twins also succeeds without problems. Fully breastfed twins do not need tea or water. And supplementary feeding is only necessary for weak twins born too early. Mothers … Breastfeeding Twins: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
Knowing what’s in it If you want or need to keep an eye on the scale, you should know approximately how much energy is in fried potatoes, cheese & Co. The table below shows the nutritional values of important foods and dishes. The data are average values. The energy sources proteins, carbohydrates and fats are … Nutritional Value Table
Newborn Breast milk is the best food for your newborn baby. If breastfeeding is not possible, babies are given special infant formula as an alternative. Breast milk Infant formula If the mother cannot breastfeed, babies are given a special infant formula. For babies with an increased risk of allergies, manufacturers offer hypoallergenic infant formula. In … Baby food: What your child needs
How long breastfeeding: Duration and frequency After the baby’s first sucking attempts shortly after birth, most mothers manage to breastfeed fully for the recommended first six months. However, some women find it difficult and last less time. Experts believe that children also benefit from shorter breastfeeding durations. Partial breastfeeding, a combination of giving purchased formula … How Long to Breastfeed? – Duration and Frequency
How sucking at the breast works Babies master sucking immediately after birth. The reason for this is their innate sucking reflex. After a few weeks of training, the reflex is no longer necessary because the correct technique has now been perfected through diligent repetition. What is a sucking confusion? If the reflex atrophies even before … Nursing Strikes: Recognizing and Resolving
