Infant feeding: the effects of scheduled vs. on-demand feeding on mothers’ wellbeing and children’s cognitive development
I have just heard Maria Iacovou’s talk on this topic on the ilactation conference, very interesting.
I have just heard Maria Iacovou’s talk on this topic on the ilactation conference, very interesting.
When breastfeeding doesn’t work out Throughout time there have always been mothers who’s bodies cannot produce enough milk for their baby’s needs or for other reasons breastfeeding has just not worked. When experience has failed to meet expectations the situation can result in a grave personal sense of loss for the new mother. Emotions…
As health professionals we use weighing babies only as a quick guide (a screening tool) to confirm growth Lets see some facts about weighing babies The average birthweight of a term baby (37-40 weeks) is between 2,500-4,000g. Birth weight is a marker of intrauterine environment. These markers include length of pregnacy size of parents birth…
Most mothers want to breastfeed their babies. In Australia 96% of new mothers initiate breastfeeding, the rates drop dramatically, at 3 months 39% are still exclusively breastfeeding. We all need to support and help woman reach their breastfeeding goals. Here are some tips for new mums: Consider expressing antenatally 2. Be informed about how babies…
Babies respond to music and rhythm as soon as they are born. They like to be rocked when they are falling asleep or they enjoy listening to their mobile while lying in their cot — to babies, music can be soothing and calming. Even at a very young age children are responsive to music —…