Tattoos are a big part of society. People have had tattoos done since way back in the neolithic or new stone age. Whether it’s a part of your culture, or it’s just a personal preference, many people get tattoos, including new moms. If you’re a breastfeeding mother who’s also a tattoo lover or if you’d …
Whether you’re a breastfeeding mother or a formula feeding mother, you’ve probably heard about the recommendation of not switching your baby over to cow’s milk in the first year. Cow’s milk is quite normalized in today’s world, so you may be wondering why it’s not recommended for babies. Why is cow’s milk not recommended for …
If you’re a breastfeeding parent, the chances are high that you’ve heard about, or even worked with an IBCLC, especially if you’ve experienced some breastfeeding difficulties. Some people may wonder what IBCLC’S are and what they do, what their education and training consist of, and most importantly of all, if they’re worth it. What is …
Understanding and Managing Thrush during Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to nourish your baby and to build a strong bond with them, but it’s not always without challenges. One of the most common issues that breastfeeding mothers may encounter is Thrush, a fungal infection that can affect both you and your baby. What is …
Sometimes mothers have to introduce bottle feeding while breastfeeding for various reasons. Whether they have to for medical reasons or because they’re going back to work, there are many reasons for mothers to make this choice. But when a breastfed baby receives bottle feedings while breastfeeding, a phenomenon known as flow preference can happen. Understanding …
After birth, most mothers can’t wait to get back to an active lifestyle, or to lose some of the weight they may have gained during their pregnancy. It’s important to note that you must always first receive medical clearance from your healthcare provider to exercise. The recommended waiting times are 6 weeks after vaginal birth …
World breastfeeding week 2023 is also about thanking those who promote, advocate, educate and support breastfeeding families. Thank you to the International Board Certified Lactation consultants (IBCLC’S) for choosing to study, train and work as a lactation expert to help mothers with the clinical management of breastfeeding as well as offering education, support and being …
A thank you to the entire breastfeeding community Read More »
Starting World Breastfeeding Week 2023 with an interesting fact. Did you know that longer maternity leave is associated with lower infant mortality? For each additional month of maternity leave, there is a reduction of around 8 infant deaths per 1000 live births. This may seem irrelevant to some, but it’s absolutely important for parents, healthcare …
Maternity leave and reduced infant mortality rates Read More »
Breastfeeding is a normal and natural way for mothers to nourish and bond with their babies. However, sometimes their breastfeeding journeys are not so smooth and complications present itself. There certainly are instances where mothers may need to consider weaning their baby abruptly, but when possible, natural weaning or planned (gentle) weaning is best for …
Abrupt/Cold turkey weaning: Risks and considerations Read More »
Most of us were raised in a home where yelling at you as a child occurred frequently or even daily. It’s normal for us, but is what our parents did to us healthy? A lot of us are probably doing the same to our kids because we were raised that this is normal. I’m here …
Disclaimer
Please take note that all of the information provided on this website is for educational purposes only.
We take every effort to ensure that we stay up to date with the latest research and that we only provide you with the best possible evidence based information available.
Online information will never be a substitute for individual support by a qualified healthcare professional.
Evidence Based Babies is a supporter of the WHO International Code Of Marketing Of Breastmilk Substitutes (WHO code) and the WHO and UNICEF’S Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
© 2022 Created with Cyber Drive Technologies
