breast milkFive Tips for Breastfeeding Newborns Childbirth is an exciting and tumultuous time and the last thing you want to worry about is being able to feed your baby. But first attempts at breastfeeding can often... By The Swaddle Team
babiesBreastfeeding Myths, Busted ...your baby. Myth #6: Breastfeeding is effective birth control Some people learn this the hard way: Breastfeeding is 98% effective as birth control if your baby is exclusively breastfed and... By The Swaddle Team
Catch-22Delhi High Court Hears Plea For Public Breastfeeding Spaces Yesterday, the Delhi High Court issued notices asking the Delhi government, the Centre, and civic authorities to weigh in on the possibility of instituting breastfeeding facilities in public places. The... By Urvija Banerji
babiesNew Study Challenges Cognitive Benefits of Breastfeeding ...actually due to breastfeeding (or, not breastfeeding), rather than any other potential influencers, like say, parent’s income or education level. Second, it challenges deeply held assumptions about the degree to... By The Swaddle Team
Boobs OutKerala HC Rubbishes Moral Outrage Over Magazine’s Breastfeeding Cover ...to maturely appreciate the naked human form. The magazine hailed the court’s decision as a victory toward normalizing breastfeeding in public. “We wanted to give a message on breastfeeding on... By Angelina Shah
breastfeedingHow to Stop Breastfeeding ...you, there comes a decisive moment in every new mother’s experience when she decides to stop breastfeeding. But especially for women whose milk supply is abundant, or whose babies are... By The Swaddle Team
breastfeedingBreastfeeding Tips: Getting Babies to Latch We’ve written a lot about the many aspects of early motherhood that are portrayed as “natural” (read: easy), and yet are anything but that. Breastfeeding is one such experience. Supermodels... By The Swaddle Team
Milk SquadHow to Choose the Lactation Support That’s Right for You ...prompted a decline in breastfeeding rates, and, unfortunately, a decline in the ability of family members, neighbours and friends to help new parents overcome any breastfeeding problems successfully. The need... By Dr. Manisha Gogri
Need To FeedCan Indian Moms Breastfeed in Public Without Being Shamed? India didn’t always consider breastfeeding a taboo. Back in 1980, the Indian Postal Department released a stamp picturing a breastfeeding mother. It’s difficult to process the fact that today, breastfeeding... By Suchita Parikh-Mundul
Milking It DryFrom Production to Use, Infant Formula Is Bad for the Environment ...milk banks are rare. Even mothers who have given birth to their children but have difficulty breastfeeding may need to use baby formula; however, the researchers argue, with improved breastfeeding... By Liesl Goecker
Breast Pump ReduxThe Mom Tech Industry Needs A Revolution ...Indian national rate for exclusive breastfeeding between to 5 months is better – 55% in 2016. But regardless of where you live – breastfeeding is hard. Ask any new mom... By Juan Chen
babiesThe Disadvantages of Baby Formula Most of the time, as a breastfeeding advocate, I’m on the defensive, making the case for the benefits of breastfeeding. But I think it’s time to frame the conversation a different... By Dr. Manisha Gogri
fitnessNo Quick Fix: How To Lose Weight After the Baby Arrives ...reappear, you can surely get your body back with some time and effort. Here’s what you need to know. Breastfeeding isn’t the best time to lose weight. While breastfeeding offers... By Kamala Thiagarajan
Yes You CanCan You Breastfeed A Baby With A Cleft Lip Or Palate? ...Things Everyone Tells You About Breastfeeding That Aren’t True Breastfeeding a baby with a cleft lip and/or palate Babies born with a cleft lip are able to breastfeed normally. So... By Vanshika Gupta Adukia
foodWhat Makes A Healthy Post‑Pregnancy Diet ...designed for that. But a good post pregnancy diet can help you shed the kilos in a healthy way. If you’re breastfeeding Your body burns up to 500 calories per... By Ratnaraje Krishna Thar
Early EatersStudy: Introducing Babies to Solid Foods Early Linked to Better Sleep ...only breast milk, and the other in which participants introduced babies to solid foods at three months while also breastfeeding. For three years, parents in both groups completed regular surveys about... By The Swaddle Team
Good To KnowPot Can Stay in Breast Milk Up to 6 Days After Mothers Smoke A new study into pot use and breastfeeding has found that cannabinoids, that is, component substances of marijuana — including the psychotropic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — can linger in breast milk up... By The Swaddle Team
Not Too TinyIs it Possible To Breastfeed Premature Babies? ...a late preemie—born before 36-37 weeks, or micro preemie—born before 26 weeks—breastfeeding them will help. How breast milk helps premature babies Apart from the general advantages of breastfeeding, with more... By Vanshika Gupta Adukia
