The term infant means a person not more than 12 months of age (1 year old or less). Infant formula means a breast-milk substitute specially manufactured to satisfy, by itself, the nutritional requirements of infants during the first months of life up to the introduction of appropriate complementary feeding, while Formula for Special Medical Purposes […]
Mother & Baby Nutrition
A Wonderful Journey Called Breastfeeding
My journey of breastfeeding was started from February 12th 2013 until June 24th 2016. I experienced all the struggles when starting breastfeeding from the very beginning, nursing while pregnant (NLP), tandem nursing and weaning with love (WWL). Basically, this is my personal reflection of what I’ve been through during one of the most wonderful […]
Special Nutrition for Vegetarian Pregnancy
Lately, vegetarian diets are increasingly popular in the community. There are various considerations why vegetarians choose this type of diet, whether it be an ecological, philosophical, religious, or just want a healthier lifestyle. There are different types of vegetarian diets of most restrictive to the most flexible, but according to the American Dietetic Association […]
Nursing While Pregnant and Tandem Nursing
Nursing While Pregnant It is very rare to get pregnant during the period of exclusive breastfeeding. However, sometimes it happens and the mothers have to decide whether they will continue nursing during pregnancy or weaning the baby. It will bring mixed emotions and they may get conflicting advice from family, friends and health care providers. […]
The Importance of the First 1000 Days
The first 1000 days are days counted between a woman’s pregnancy (± 270 days) and her child’s 2nd birthday (± 730 days) that offer a unique window of opportunity to get healthier and more prosperous futures. The right nutrition during this 1000 days window can have a profound impact on a child’s ability to […]
Tips for Successful MPASI (Solid Baby Food)
Here is some (proven) useful tips for mommies that begin to feed solid food (MPASI) for your babies: