Maina Shet - First Time Mom Support

31/01/2024

Babies are cosmic beings of connection! Forget the myths – those clingy, cuddly behaviors are just a baby's way of saying, "I'm vibing with you, parent!" From recognizing your heartbeat as their personal anthem to syncing breaths like a tiny meditation buddy, it's a symphony of sensory love.

Did you know their temperature regulation game is on point when chilling skin-to-skin with you? No swaddle can beat that cozy, custom warmth. And the scent? It's a pre-birth playlist, featuring amniotic fluid notes and the sweet aroma of your underarms – baby's GPS to the food source.

Post-umbilical cut, you two are still a dynamic duo, sharing not just love but immune systems! Keep the closeness for less stress and more synchronized heartbeats. Breastfeeding bonus: the more contact, the merrier the milk supply.

Life can throw separations, but the reunion is always in style. So, cuddle on, rock those skin-to-skin sessions, and let the baby-parent love story unfold – it's one rad journey! 🚀💖

21/12/2023

Not even dad..maybe an aunt! 😄

19/12/2023

Colostrum – it's your baby's very first vaccine. This potent wonder superfood will be present for 3 to 4 days before transitioning to mature milk.

If the baby is unable to latch or not able to breastfeed for whatever reason, you need to hand express and spoon-feed the baby so it does not lose out on the goodness it gives.

Colostrum, often referred to as "liquid gold," is a nutrient-rich fluid produced by the mammary glands during the first few days after childbirth.

It's packed with antibodies, proteins, and essential nutrients, providing numerous health benefits to newborns.

Colostrum helps boost the baby's immune system, promoting protection against infections and diseases.

Additionally, its high protein content supports the development of vital organs.

Colostrum also acts as a natural laxative, aiding the baby in passing their first stool, known as meconium.

Overall, it plays a crucial role in kickstarting a healthy and resilient beginning for newborns.

19/12/2023

I've been a depressed mom.
A sad mom.
A happy mom.
A mad mom.
A mean mom.
A drained mom.
A broke mom.
A stable mom.
An unstable mom.
But I've tried my best to be there,
no matter what.

✨✨✨🫶🫶🫶

Words: ctto
Artwork: The Art of C.Adro

13/12/2023

Totally agree. What about you? Wondering when you will ever sleep fitfully? I finally got some sleep when my kids where around 3 or 4 yrs of age..until then it was just something or the other.

Which stage are you in now?

05/11/2023

When you open your mouth to judge a mother, bite your tongue first.

Pregnancy hurts.

Birth hurts.

Breastfeeding hurts.

Watching your baby cry hurts.

Not sleeping well, it hurts.

Serving everyone and being the last hurts.
Not having time for yourself - hurts.

The mother needs help, not to be criticized,
she needs love and not to be judged,
she takes care of everyone, but she needs to take care of herself as well.

Motherhood is not as gentle as it seems, motherhood is beautiful, yes, but it is very difficult.

What's beautiful is the love that a mother has for her child, that love is capable of enduring everything!

✍️: Love,Mom
Literature credit - anonymous. Pls connect for credit.

📸:ctto
A photo that every mom can feel its pain as f it was yesterday!

05/10/2023

Hi folks, how ask of you are doing fabulous.

Am on a vacation and hence haven't been active here.

Will be back soon to keep you updated on all things lactation and related information.

23/09/2023

I feel this woman.

We can practically hear the "Mom! Mom! Mom!" coming from the little girl.⁠
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(via on twitter)

15/09/2023

🍆🍒🍓🥑🍑

Myth: You must start with bland rice cereals or other foods.

Fact: Did you know that babies have more tastebuds than us? They want flavor just like us!

Cooking with herbs and spices is a great way to help babies explore more flavors and expand their palate.

🥣Adding a pinch of spices and herbs initially can build a strong foundation and ease the transition to family meals. They will be more open and willing to accept and transition to family meals.

🧂If buying spices and herbs, do check the sodium content and purchase unsalted ones

🌶Indian foods are spicy and exposing your child to such early can help the easy transition by the time they are one year old. Start small and increase over time following the baby's cues on how he/she is handling the intensity

🥕You can combine steamed vegies or baked vegies with basil, garlic, olive oil, jeera, coriander.

🥔Toss steamed veggies like carrots and potatoes or beets and pumpkin in ghee or unsalted butter while adding any spice you prefer

🍎🍌Fruits such as apples and bananas can have cinnamon sprinkled over

🍲Oats and rice pudding can have cardamom

🥔Sweet potatoes and potatoes can be combined with a pinch of black pepper, jeera

🫑🍆orange pumpkin with nutmeg or cinnamon

🥗🥣Mix and match to offer a variety of flavors to your baby.

01/09/2023

Feeling lost as to what, how, and how much food to offer your soon-to-be moving-to-solids baby?

Well, here is an online session for you guiding and handholding you with respect to how to go about it.

Hi, I am Maina Shet, Lactation Educator since 2014 and Certified in Infant and Young Child Feeding from UNICEF.

So, here are some of the Key Points discussed:

• Meal Ideas

• At what age to start and why?

• Signs of child’s readiness?

• Balancing milk feeds and Solids

• How much food to offer.

• Baby-led weaning or Traditional?

• What food to introduce or avoid.

• Water–how much, when, and how.

• Enriching complementary food.

• The missing nutrient.

• Consistency of foods

• Different ways to add nutrition

• Gagging and choking – Must know!

• Food Allergy-Symptoms & prevention.

• But baby just won't eat!! – Why?

• Guiding baby to be an independent eater.

Bonus:

🟣 Meal plan tips .pdf file

🟣 Finger food Ideas .pdf file

🟣Links to useful sites

🟣 Recipes .pdf file

🟣 Videos for visual assistance

🟣 Access to the important slides presentation.

🟣 Handholding on WhatsApp group

💻Platform: Google Meet

Sept 16, Saturday
3.30 TO 6.30 PM IST

Rs 900/-
Link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCZog-yaeX6Mx1q8MrWzL2ABhEJGk0E4NOqDjDMQkvasYATg/viewform

01/09/2023

01/08/2023

World Breastfeeding Week, from August 1st to 7th, highlights the importance of breastfeeding and its benefits. As a certified Lactation Educator in Mangalore, I've been supporting and guiding mothers for 9 years. Stay tuned for informative snippets over the next 7 days to enable and empower mothers in their breastfeeding journey.

Day 1 - Breastfeeding in the first 2 weeks. This information is vital as this time is when a new mother can be exhausted and confused as well. Not a good combination as the pressure to offer formula then is way high thereby jeopardizing breastfeeding.
🤱🏽💕

24/07/2023

19/06/2023

Feeling lost as to what, how, and how much food to offer your soon-to-be moving-to-solids baby?

Well, here is an online session for you guiding and handholding you with respect to how to go about it.

Hi, I am Maina Shet, Lactation Educator since 2014 and Certified in Infant and Young Child Feeding from UNICEF.

So, here are some of the Key Points discussed:

• Meal Ideas

• At what age to start and why?

• Signs of child’s readiness?

• Balancing milk feeds and Solids

• How much food to offer.

• Baby-led weaning or Traditional?

• What food to introduce or avoid.

• Water–how much, when, and how.

• Enriching complementary food.

• The missing nutrient.

• Consistency of foods

• Different ways to add nutrition

• Gagging and choking – Must know!

• Food Allergy-Symptoms & prevention.

• But baby just won't eat!! – Why?

• Guiding baby to be an independent eater.

Bonus:

🟣 Meal plan tips .pdf file

🟣 Finger food Ideas .pdf file

🟣Links to useful sites

🟣 Recipes .pdf file

🟣 Videos for visual assistance

🟣 Access to the important slides presentation.

🟣 Handholding on WhatsApp group

💻Platform: Google Meet

JUNE 24, Saturday
3.30 TO 6.30 IST

Rs 900/-
Link in bio or DM me