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… Storing and using breastmilk Last updated August 2, 2013 If you have to be away from your baby for more than a few hours, you can express your … on the freezer bag or container if you're building up a supply. Six to 12 months in a deep freeze at a temperature …
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… for the Best, and Prepare for the Worst Health Threats in Your Community Disease Transmission from Humans, Animals, … cause shortages of safe water and food, and cut off your access to electricity, gas, telephone, medicines, and … through a community: Through the air. Through the water supply or through food. From human to human. From animal or …
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… August 12, 2013 Download PDF: Document French If this is your first time breastfeeding, it may take some practice … signs of a good feeding . Give your baby only your breast milk. The small amount of colostrum (baby’s first milk) your … in the first two to three days is perfect until your milk supply increases. Most babies need to take both breasts at …
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… Overview A breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then you can … be away from your baby. Pumping will help keep up your milk supply. It also prevents the discomfort of your breasts …
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… Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant Taking Care of Yourself Health Problems in Preterm Newborns Treatments a … (kangaroo care), infant massage, and calming music. Breast milk A mother can boost her baby's immune system by …
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… to either. I have small breasts and won’t produce enough milk. I'm afraid breastfeeding will hurt I've had breast … concerns, but none of them means you can't breastfeed your baby. For many, breastfeeding is much simpler than … nothing to sterilize and nothing to warm up or cool down. Your milk is always ready for your baby and always at the …
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… you might be wondering how much breastfeeding is enough for your baby. Here are some guidelines that can help. In the … early days, feed from both breasts to help establish your milk supply. Later, your baby may still feed from both breasts, …
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… blood to the heart muscle. The blood provides a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients needed for the heart to stay … The coronary arteries regulate the supply of blood to your heart muscle depending on how much oxygen your heart needs at the time. This is shown by: The number …
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… Get started on expressing breastmilk Last updated August 10, 2013 Learning to do hand expression in the first three to four days after your baby is born is important. Hand expression of colostrum … gets several bottles a day on a regular basis, your milk supply often decreases. To build up your milk supply you …
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… package instructions on OTC medicines carefully. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving OTC medicines to … medicine, and helps you know if the medicine is safe for your child. Check the "Active Ingredients" listed on the … sure the colour and smell are normal. Check your medicine supply at least once a year. Ask your pharmacist how to get …
