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Even through a pandemic, babies don't stop being b

Even through a pandemic, babies don't stop being born, mother's don't stop needing care and support, and midwives don't stop going above and beyond to bring these miracle babies earth side.⁠
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May we as women, never stop being part of the sisterhood to uplift, support, encourage, and show the compassion that we all need as we journey through motherhood.⁠
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📷 @mamatribenz

The journey and care with our babies doesn’t end

The journey and care with our babies doesn’t end at twelve months! Have you heard about the first 1000 days of life? This is an important period in our baby’s life where the environment, mum’s health, eating habits, and diet will influence their health in the long term. ⁠
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During the toddler years, your child is going to set their food preferences, patterns of healthy nutrition and physical activity. One way to create good food habits is to involve our children in food preparation and cooking. Having good nutrition habits as parents and eating meals together will be a great example for our kids!⁠
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It’s important to offer all food groups with a focus on fruit and vegetables, which are important sources of vital micronutrients. Healthy fats are still important, as well as iron food sources.⁠
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Water is the best you can offer to your kids during the day. Try to limit fruit juices and avoid sugary drinks. Sugar is associated with childhood obesity... Did you know that more than 60% of children who are overweight at this stage will remain obese as an adult? So, prevention is the key here!⁠
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If you want to learn more about things you can do during the first 1000 days of life from pre-conception to the 2nd year of your baby's life, check my blog article: "The First 1000 Days and why they matter", in the bio or HERE >> https://bit.ly/1st_1000Days⁠
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If looks could kill! 😎 CAPTION this LOOK below

If looks could kill! 😎 CAPTION this LOOK below from @helenachristensen! 😂🤣

The World Health Organization gives a clear recomm

The World Health Organization gives a clear recommendation that babies should be exclusively breastfed until 6 months of life to achieve optimal growth, development, and health. After the sixth month, complementary foods need to be introduced, while continuing with breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond.⁠
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Why should you introduce complementary foods around six months? Complementary feeding needs to start around that age, because your breast milk is no longer enough to meet the nutrient and energy requirements of your baby. In this period, children can be at high risk of malnutrition if the complementary foods don’t meet the nutritional quality, or if they are given too early or too late.⁠
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This is why parents should choose high-density foods that provide lots of micronutrients such as iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B6. ⁠
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Fats are also very important because of essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins that keep promoting good health, eye and brain development. ⁠
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You should gradually increase the number of foods offered, the texture and lumpiness of the foods can gradually change as well from pureed to ground, fork-mashed, and eventually diced foods.⁠
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There’s no need to avoid foods associated with allergies, the latest evidence has concluded that giving foods recognized as allergenic EARLY, might help to prevent allergies in the future. So, it is safe to experiment and give meals that include small amounts of egg, peanut, tree nuts, fish/seafood, and wheat, to see how your child reacts.⁠
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Avoid adding sugar, honey or salt to foods. Cow’s milks shouldn’t be offered before the first year of life of your baby.⁠
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Want to know more about baby led weaning? Check out my blog article: Pureed or not pureed, that is the question >>> Link in bio or https://bit.ly/babyfoodintro⁠
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Are you ready for life after birth? 🤔⁠ .⁠ .

Are you ready for life after birth? 🤔⁠
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🤰No one can prepare you for what’s next after your baby is born, but with the Postnatal Roadmap you’ll be supported every step of the way.⁠
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I'm Kristy Manners, a Breastfeeding Counsellor, Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Mum! With 10 years of experience in women's health and paediatrics, I knew the theory of good nutrition inside and out, but after the birth of my first child, the execution was much harder than I had predicted. I was overwhelmed by everything going on in a short space of time. I read the books and talked to friends, but the reality of the day-to-day was confronting.⁠
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⁠I have spent nearly 2 years developing this 6 Month Program that delivers weekly guidance direct to your inbox, giving you the right advice on breastfeeding, nutrition, pelvic floor recovery and more – exactly in the week when you need it.⁠
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⁠Plus the conversation continues with Mum's just like you in our members only Facebook Group and I'll be there too, checking in on you.⁠
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⁠And it it's not just my advice! I developed the program with a team of experts and have included hand-picked resources, and mini-courses to make your mothering journey easier!⁠
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Be part of my launch group, and join for a discounted rate. This is only available until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT for my first intake, giving you access to the daily support you need.⁠
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⁠If you are pregnant, sign up through the link in my bio and get ready for a perfectly supported fourth-trimester together.⁠
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⁠See you in the program, Kristy xxx⁠

What does EXCLUSIVE breastfeeding mean? To feed a

What does EXCLUSIVE breastfeeding mean? To feed a baby ONLY breastmilk. It means that a baby doesn’t need any other liquids or foods besides your own breastmilk..it means a baby doesn't need fruit juices or even water on hot days!⁠
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According to the WHO, as well as many other pediatric & nutrition academies, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until the baby is 6 months of age & should be continued with complementary foods for at least 2 years or until natural cessation. ⁠
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You should avoid going on over-restrictive diets - eating too few a calories might compromise not only your energy and micronutrient intakes, but also compromise your milk supply.⁠
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During breastfeeding, it is safe for a new mum to eat foods such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg and wheat, even with a family history of allergies.⁠
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There are some key nutrients that are present in your milk according to what you regularly eat in your diet: ⁠
🥦🍊Water-soluble vitamins C, B-6, B-12, & folate; ⁠
🥕🐟Fat-soluble vitamins, like A, D and DHA fatty acids (important for your child’s brain and eye development); ⁠
🥩🍄Other trace minerals like iodine & selenium are influenced by dietary intake too.⁠
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Skin-to-skin practice is when your baby snuggles on you or dad's bare chest, not only helping to enhance breastfeeding, but also building your baby's gut microbiome & helping to bond with your baby for them to relax. ⁠
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Are you a pregnant mum overwhelmed and confused about how to breastfeed? DON’T WORRY! I’M HERE TO HELP YOU. Midnight tonight is the last chance for my Getting Ready for Labour Challenge participants to sign up to the Postnatal Roadmap online membership, before doors close until July. If you'd like to join the community too, sign up on the link in my bio before it's too late! ⁠
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Leading into Mother's Day tomorrow, let's keep rem

Leading into Mother's Day tomorrow, let's keep reminding ourselves that.."A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform."⁠
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Repost: @afroellemag⁠
Image: @mambub⁠
Caption: Diane Mariechild⁠
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Mama you need to look after YOU! A healthy mum wil

Mama you need to look after YOU! A healthy mum will automatically lead to a healthy baby ❤️ ⁠
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😴Although you're going to be incredibly busy with breastfeeding & providing all your child's needs in the postpartum period, you also need to rest properly & take good care of yourself! This is a time to DELEGATE! Start talking to your family..your tribe BEFORE the birth & ask for their help with domestic chores & cooking meals. Even set up a roster beforehand!⁠
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🥗Fad diets & caloric restriction might be the fastest solution to get rid of those extra kilo's, but this is not recommended when you’re breastfeeding. During this stage your body needs extra energy to make milk, & a low-calorie diet might compromise not only your energy but also your vitamin, mineral and protein intake. Just when you require it the most to keep your stores topped up with the nutrients your baby is taking from you through your breastmilk.⁠
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🛁The postpartum period is also a stage to heal yourself & nutrition is the best way to promote healing, rebuild your tissues & start restoring your nutrient stores, such as iron. Just like pregnancy, you still need to follow a balanced diet that is nutrient dense. Try to eat whole grains, legumes, fruit & vegetables. Organ & red meats are great sources of iron. While bone broths are fantastic ways to get collagen to help with wound healing & repair.⁠
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👩🏻‍⚕️Ask an APD Women's Health Dietitian, like myself, which supplements you may need to take after childbirth.⁠ Book a 20min FREE consult with me to find out more. Link in bio.⁠
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