Issues

Unravelling the breastfeeding puzzle in the COVID-19 pandemic

Unravelling the breastfeeding puzzle in the COVID-19 pandemic

by / on April 1, 2020, 10:19 am / in In The Media, Issues, Nor Kamariah, Prameela Kannan Kutty

by Prameela Kannan Kutty and Nor Kamariah Mohamad Alwi. We must continue breastfeeding during a pandemic. Pandemics must stimulate breastfeeding to empower immunity. In the coronavirus pandemic we must continue breastfeeding, always wash hands, wear a mask if necessary, and get all the breastfeeding support we can. That’s really important because breastmilk protects the baby’s respiratory tract, where SARS-CoV-2 mainly […]

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It's all about the POSITION & LATCH! (For civilian & military moms)

It’s all about the POSITION & LATCH! (For civilian & military moms)

by / on April 12, 2013, 11:08 am / in Issues

The most important part of successful breastfeeding is the positioning & latch. When a good position and latch is obtained, breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience between mother and baby. If your baby is not properly latched on to your breast, feedings could be painful.  There are specific techniques that can be used when latching the baby to the breast. […]

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Why is it important to get correctly fitted breast shields (when pumping)?

Why is it important to get correctly fitted breast shields (when pumping)?

by / on April 12, 2013, 11:02 am / in Issues

Are you a pumping mom? If you answer YES to any of the following questions, please read on:   1) Do you suffer from nipple soreness, abrasions or edema? 2) Do you notice reduced milk ejection reflexes during pumping sessions? 3) Do you notice reduced milk supply?   Did you know that ill-fitting breast shields/flanges could possibly cause all the […]

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How do I know my baby is getting enough milk?

How do I know my baby is getting enough milk?

by / on June 27, 2011, 7:02 pm / in Essays, Issues, Rita Rahayu

It takes plain simple logic — What goes in has to come out! The output on his diaper means you’re doing a good job. If your baby is getting 4-6 wet disposable diapers a day by the fourth day after birth OR 6-8 wet cloth diapers – your baby IS getting enough milk! If you are unsure what a wet […]

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Perlukah anak diperkenalkan dengan susu formula apabila sampai umur tertentu?

Perlukah anak diperkenalkan dengan susu formula apabila sampai umur tertentu?

by / on September 20, 2010, 6:21 pm / in Essays, Issues, Nor Kamariah

Saya rasa masih ramai ibu yang masih keliru tentang keperluan pemakanan bayi. Pemikiran dan pandangan masyarakat kita telah terlalu ‘terpesong’ dengan saranan dan iklan yang berleluasa di TV, surat khabar mahupun radio di mana anak ‘sangat perlu minum susu’ dan akan kekurangan zat pula jika tidak mengambilnya. Ada sebab kenapa anak yang disusui dengan susu ibu tidak gemar mengambil susu […]

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Susu Oh Susu!

Susu Oh Susu!

by / on February 21, 2010, 5:08 pm / in Essays, Issues, Nor Kamariah

Keperluan pengambilan susu di dalam diet ibu mengandung mahupun ibu yang sedang menyusu sejak akhir-akhir ini telah dipropagandakan secara berleluasa oleh syarikat-syarikat pengeluar susu formula. Hasilnya, ibu-ibu semakin kurang keyakinan terhadap budaya pemakanan seimbang dan beranggapan dengan mengambil susu yang diformulakan dengan pelbagai khasiat yang dilabelkan pada tin masing-masing adalah yang terbaik hingga berasa bersalah atau kurang lengkap jika tidak […]

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Minggu Penyusuan Ibu 2009: Ketika Bencana

Minggu Penyusuan Ibu 2009: Ketika Bencana

by / on August 17, 2009, 3:28 pm / in Essays, Information, Issues, Nor Kamariah

Minggu Penyusuan Susu Ibu pada tahun ini membuka mata kita tentang kepentingan penyusuan susu ibu ketika bencana. Mungkin ramai di antara kita yang tidak dapat membayangkan bagaimana keadaan bencana apabila ia benar-benar terjadi. Maka, kita mungkin memandang remeh tentang kaitan bencana dan isu penyusuan susu ibu. Ada juga yang sangsi bagaimana penyusuan susu ibu boleh menjadi begitu penting sehingga digariskan […]

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What You Should Know About Medication Use While Breast-Feeding

What You Should Know About Medication Use While Breast-Feeding

by / on March 31, 2009, 3:03 pm / in Information, Issues

Breast-feeding has become extremely popular in recent years, and for good reason. Benefits for infants in terms of overall health, protection against disease, and improved growth are well known. Along with the wonderful sense of bonding experienced by mothers, breast-feeding also enhances your health and may even help prevent some forms of cancer. Although breast-feeding is the “natural” way to […]

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Bila Doktor Menjadi Ibu...

Bila Doktor Menjadi Ibu…

by / on January 27, 2005, 5:44 pm / in Essays, Issues, Nor Kamariah

Semasa Raya Haji yang lepas, saya berkunjung ke rumah abang saya yang baru pulang dari luar negara. Semasa bersembang dengan kakak ipar saya, biasalah beliau bercerita pelbagai isu semasa. Seperti biasa, antara topik yang wajib dibincangkan adalah topik penyusuan. Kebetulan, kakak ipar saya ini bertugas sebagai jururawat di sebuah hospital universiti di Malaysia. Beliau sering menceritakan kekesalan beliau tentang kurangnya […]

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Bila Anak Menyusu, Si Ayah Janganlah Merajuk!

Bila Anak Menyusu, Si Ayah Janganlah Merajuk!

by / on November 25, 2004, 4:58 pm / in Essays, Issues, Nor Kamariah

Ramai juga kaum ayah yang merungut, apabila si anak asyik menyusu dengan ibunya, si ayah rasa tersisih seolah tidak diperlukan. Janganlah merajuk wahai si ayah! Ikatan kasih sayang terhadap seorang anak tidak lengkap jika hanya dicurahkan oleh si ibu. Kasih sayang ayah memang amat diperlukan dan ini dapat meringankan beban buat si ibu terutama dalam menjalani bulan-bulan awal kelahiran. Memang […]

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