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… offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients at this time, especially iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods if they can: Hold … For example, by turning their head away Offer food when your baby is calm, interested and alert. Try and have your …
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… breast milk Last updated August 12, 2012 Once you have your breastfeeding routine well established - typically … That will mean you have to either hand express or pump your milk. Here's some advice on what to consider. Watch a … for one of two reasons: Essential: You need to pump because your baby cannot breastfeed or cannot breastfeed well …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank …
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… some basics about safety. As a parent, you can't protect your child from every injury. But you can help your child keep safety in mind. Getting a sports physical A sports physical can tell you if your child has any health problems before he or she starts …
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… might have a backache and feel some pelvic pressure, as if your period is starting. Some women will also feel … diarrhea. You have "show" (slightly pink, vaginal mucus). Your water (amniotic sac) leaks or ruptures. Tips for you and your support person Carry on your usual activities as long …
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… Overview Sex is part of a healthy life and is part of your quality of life. Most people with heart failure can still have an active sex life. You can ask your doctor to help you know if or when it's okay for you to have sex. If you or your partner is worried about having sex, talk with your …
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… caregivers, you make many decisions every day to help keep your baby healthy and safe. When it comes to sleep, your baby’s sleep environment is always important – day or … This pamphlet shares information about how to help make your baby’s sleep environment as safe as possible – so every …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Fertility Problems: Should I Be …
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… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries . If it's not … menstrual bleeding. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose PID, your doctor will ask about your symptoms and do a physical examination. You may have …
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… is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But if your child has HIV, it doesn't mean that he or she has AIDS. … the test is positive. If HIV is not found (negative), your child may need a repeat test to be sure the results are … for HIV is a mix of medicines. The course of treatment your doctor prescribes depends on several things. These …
