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… Vitamin D Supplements for Breastfeeding Babies Last updated October 1, 2019 Breastfeeding alone can provide all the nutrients your baby … babies get a vitamin D supplement of 400 IU every day, from birth until 12 months of age. Babies fed formula alone do …
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… Preschoolers: Building Self-Control On this page: Overview Overview Gaining self-control is one of the biggest challenges that children face … with other children and adults to help them learn self-control and self-confidence. Here are some tips that parents …
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… Getting comfortable with breastfeeding in public Last updated August 12, 2013 More and more people are breastfeeding in public these days, but if you’re just … around these concerns. Here are some ideas to consider: Breastfeeding is normal – breasts exist for feeding babies …
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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After giving birth, the … pregnant again before your period returns and while you are breastfeeding. If you do not want another pregnancy, use birth control. Vaginal bleeding (Lochia) You can expect to have …
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… Dental Care From Birth to 6 Months On this page: Overview … a role in your baby's dental health, especially if you are breastfeeding. Even before teeth break through the gum … bottle as soon as your baby is done feeding or is asleep. Breastfeeding your infant to sleep is safe. Your baby's …
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… Breastfeeding: Baby's Poor Weight Gain On this page: … Information Overview Most infants lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first week. A baby's weight decreases … urine, and stool. Babies also get few calories from early breastfeeding patterns. Their bodies have special fat stores …
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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview Overview Breastfeeding more than one child is called tandem … without time limitations. During the first 3 days after the birth, focus all your efforts on breastfeeding the newborn. …
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… Medications and herbal products for breastfeeding moms Last updated October 1, 2019 Taking medicine or herbal products while you're breastfeeding As a general rule, don't take anything unless … 3 mg (3,000 mcg) or 10,000 IU vitamin A, which can cause birth defects ✘ fish liver oil supplements (like cod liver …
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… Pain relief options for labour and birth Last updated January 30, 2018 Pain is a natural part of labour and birth, but every woman's experience is different. Similarly, … down. Side effects May result in bed rest while leg control is temporarily limited. Shivering and itching. Blood …
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… Help with urination after giving birth Last updated August 10, 2013 For the first while after giving birth it may be difficult to pee. You may also find it hard … Doing pelvic strengthening exercises (Kegels) can help to control urine leakage. For most women, this gradually …
