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Breastfeeding the baby in the most natural, intimate and heart-felt thing ever. One doesn’t need anything more than breasts and the baby. Millions of mothers around the globe have been doing it, are doing and will be doing it. But it's not always easy to nurse your baby exclusively and a little help never hurts anyone right? I’m talking about physical support rendered by family members, partners and friends and also the breastfeeding accessories and essential products that can make the life of the mother a tad bit easier, simpler and comfortable. There are many products in the market that claim to be life-saving, game-changing and life-altering but they are what we call clickbait and nothing more than that. Some of the products just make breastfeeding less complicated and more comfortable. Some products like best supplements for lactation make the quality and flow of milk better and trust me you’ll need things that you never imagined you would even think about buying. Breastfeed...

  Being a new mom means that you have to be very hands on and pragmatic with your baby. Picking, holding, playing, carrying and changing the baby involves a lot of hand and wrist movement which can lead to De Quervain’s tenosynovitis more commonly known as Mommy Thumb. Women who are in their 30s to 50s are more susceptible to this condition, as nearly half the people suffering from it are women, thus the name mommy thumb. Although anyone with repetitive movement and strain on this part can be at risk of this condition. New moms have so much on their plate already, like breastfeeding the baby, pumping, sourcing best lactation cookies , balancing work and mom life and a lot more that having this issue can be a serious hindrance in their daily routine and a real pain in the neck, I mean thumb. What is Mommy Thumb? Mommy thumb is a condition in which the mother (in most cases) experiences discomfort at the bony, bumpy part of the hand where the thumb meets the wrist. In early stage...

Bringing a new life into the world is really blissful yet overwhelming especially for new mothers. Every woman has her own set of insecurities, fears, disappointments and experiences in life that all come together in the postpartum time. A new mother will sometimes feel sad, lonely, tearful, joyous, angry or exhausted, which is totally normal as a child is a full-time responsibility which can be very draining. There are a ton of things that mother’s mind is always thinking about-pumping, milk supply supplements , poop, shower, vaccination, cooking, cleaning and even about some uninterrupted nap time. All this is completely normal, absolutely understandable and logical. Raising a child is a full time responsibility and to do this job while taking care of your mental and physical state is a tough nut to crack, especially all on your own. I can’t emphasize enough on the importance of a strong, close-knit and dependable support system for every woman stepping into motherhood. There have ...

Getting pregnant and deciding to nurse the baby are some life changing decisions of any woman’s life so it’s bound to have some lasting effects on the woman’s body as well, especially breasts. Becoming parents changes the perspective of life making everything shift so don’t be surprised to know that you might never get your pre-pregnancy breasts post-breastfeeding the baby. Breasts can go through a spectrum of changes, some effects can last for lifetime and some effects are just for the time being. Sometimes the effects are dramatic and other times some minor differences in appearance. Women who have low milk supply can benefit from lactation drinks and boost their milk supply but the breast can feel fuller, tender and larger so the changes are literally constant. Changes in breasts can be accounted for by various factors like hormones, weight gain, genetics or milk supply. All these factors come together to determine the changes in the breasts during pregnancy, breastfeeding and af...

Despite the fact that people are well-aware of the importance of breastmilk, there are still many social, cultural and professional barriers that nursing mothers have to break or succumb to everyday. One of the biggest reasons nursing mothers fail to even reach the “exclusive breastfeeding for six months mark” is they have to return to work after a mere 6-8 weeks or otherwise face consequences like losing the job or staying unpaid for the time. In fact, the statistics clearly indicate the downfall in the number of nursing mothers who are heading back to work. The figures are so unacceptably low that indicates something very wrong that needs immediate attention and reforming. We have been successful in creating amazing products like breast milk supplements , electric breasts pumps, nursing bras, clothes, blankets and have even invented ways like SNS for mothers who can’t feed at all. But now the burning issue that collectively needs our attention as a society is making a working mothe...

Becoming a mom is a life-altering event in a woman’s life, it can be daunting, exciting, nerve-wrecking and the most beautiful experience all at one time. New moms and especially first-time moms go through a range of emotions, feelings and changes that can’t be simply put in words. The body is constantly changing with the demands of the baby and the mind is dealing with worries, insecurities, postpartum depression along with fatigue and anger. It’s a lot to take in that too all alone. I think first time mothers must be supported by friends, family, spouse, employer and relatives in every way- physically, emotionally, financially (if needed) and most importantly socially. Give them valuable support by offering them amazing products like lactation treats rather than criticizing them. Telling others about your vulnerable position is a tough job but it gets even tougher after the baby when you look up to people all the time. Sometimes you need assistance in carrying the baby, passing th...