Originally posted at http://www.asm.org/index.php/journal-press-releases/94023-early-diet-of-infants-not-maternal-obesity-influences-development-of-gut-microbiome Washington, DC - February 10, 2016 - After the age of nine months, the development of the infant gut microbiota is driven by the transition to family foods, not maternal obesity, according to results from a new study. The study was published online this week in mSphere, an open-access journal of … Continue reading Early diet of infants, not maternal obesity, influences development of gut microbiome
Category: breastfeeding
Milestone: 6 months of Exclusive Breastfeeding
Today, June 3, 2015, is an important day in my breastfeeding life. I have reached my minimum goal of 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding! It was not a smooth journey. We encountered a lot of humps along the way. And yet, we reached our goal. This success is also because of the supportive people around … Continue reading Milestone: 6 months of Exclusive Breastfeeding
The Birth: Start of our Breastfeeding Journey
On December 3, 2014 at exactly 2:39pm, Juan Jaime Kismet L. Orzales was born. He weighed 3430 grams at the time of birth with a length of 48cm. He was born via Cesarian Section Delivery done by Dra. Camille Ann Abaya at St. Luke's Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The whole experience was … Continue reading The Birth: Start of our Breastfeeding Journey
My Breastfeeding Journey
When I got pregnant with Ria in 2010, I was determined to breastfeed her because I understand the benefits of it. My parents were so supportive with my decision. My sisters were not able to breastfeed their daughters for a long time so I was really determined to do it.October 9, 2010. I gave birth … Continue reading My Breastfeeding Journey
Mommyhood Journey 