Having a baby is a major life change. While your attention naturally turns toward caring for your newborn, contraception after delivery is also important—even if your periods have not returned. Many women are surprised to learn that ovulation can occur before the first period after childbirth. This means pregnancy is possible soon after delivery. Choosing the right postpartum contraception can help you plan the timing of your next pregnancy and give your body time to recover.

Physiological changes during pregnancy prepare breasts and nipples for breastfeeding. The mother should understand that: 1. Breasts and nipples need no special attention or preparation. “Nipple exercises”, “breast massage” and prenatal expression have not been shown to have a positive effect on breastfeeding. 2. There is no evidence that women with fair skin are more likely to get sore nipples than women with darker skin. 3. Frequent washing, especially with soap, alcohol

#brestfeeding #lactation #workingmother Work outside the home is not in itself a barrier to breastfeeding. National maternity protection legislation should make it possible for the mother to manage both work and breastfeeding. · Job security after delivery. · Paid maternity leave for at least 3 months after delivery. · Paid breastfeeding breaks of 1.5 hours, flexible hours or shorter shifts. · Child care or crèches near or at the workplace (so that the mother can continue bre

Postnatal period is very stressful time, where women face many breastfeeding issues. Every infant and child has the right to good nutrition according to the "Convention on the Rights of the Child". WHO and UNICEF recommend: early initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth; exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life; and introduction of nutritionally-adequate and safe complementary (solid) foods at 6 months together with continued breastfeeding up to 2 year