Tag Archives: Breast Milk

Iron foods during Weaning

By Ashley | December 29, 2009

Intake of Iron Food During Weaning
During the first six months, babies are breast fed and as such do not have any vitamin or iron requirements. Breast milk fulfils all the nutritional and fluid needs of the infant. The iron present in breast milk is absorbed well and babies are able to use more than 50 [...]

Breast Milk Good for New Born babies

By Ashley | December 17, 2009

Breast Milk Good for New Born babies
Breast milk refers to the milk produced by a lactating mother. The milk that is produced initially is known as colostrum. This is the best type of milk for a newborn baby. Production of colostrum begins usually after the second trimester. After the baby’s birth, during the first three [...]