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Time for bed

… Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they can feel unhappy or … (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of … is an important skill that will help both of you have more restful nights. To help teach your baby how to fall asleep …

After Childbirth Coping and Adjusting

… during your first weeks after childbirth. Be sure to rest whenever you can, and accept help from others. Be kind … milk. A friend or family member can feed the baby while you sleep or recharge. Experts usually recommend waiting about a month until breastfeeding is going well before offering a bottle. Eat a …

Problems After Delivery of Your Baby

… or cracked, bleeding nipples Are you having problems breastfeeding ? Yes Breastfeeding problems No Breastfeeding … alert or able to think clearly. You may be confused, restless, fearful, or unable to respond to questions. Pain … that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain. …

Staying with your baby

… during the night. Research shows that mothers get more rest this way. And your partner or support person can stay … finishing their first feeding may have more difficulty breastfeeding well. Reasons to room-in with your baby In the … help you learn her early feeding cues. While she is safest sleeping in a crib or cot beside your bed at night, your …

Weaning

… Weaning On this page: Overview Weaning From Breastfeeding Weaning From Bottle-Feeding Cup-Feeding Solid … has had a minute or two, urge the child to stop and interest them in something else. Postpone breastfeeding … older than 6 to 8 months of age. Your baby has changed from sleeping through the night to waking up during the night …

Caring for More Than One Baby

… is a big job. Raising more than one baby means even less sleep, more work, and less time for yourself. From time to … family, friends, and doctor can help you find ways to cope. Breastfeeding more than one baby can be challenging, but it … organized and efficient will help you to cope. Get as much rest as you can. Don't feel guilty if you let chores go …

Postpartum Depression

… losing pleasure in life. Other symptoms may include trouble sleeping or poor appetite. Symptoms can happen in the first … are: Feeling sad or hopeless nearly every day. Losing interest in or not getting pleasure from most daily activities, … thinking about trying a CAM treatment. Antidepressants and breastfeeding You can still breastfeed while taking certain …

Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy

… too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all while breastfeeding. Alcohol can affect babies’ sleep or decrease the amount of milk they take at feeding … (approximately 2 – 3 hours per drink). Drinking water, resting, or 'pumping and dumping" breast milk will not clear …

Information on the fourth stage of labour

… feel dizzy or faint if you stand up. If possible, try to rest - recovering from the hard work of labour and birth … a light meal if you are hungry. Ask for help to stand up. Breastfeeding and chestfeeding Continue breastfeeding (or chestfeeding) and cuddling your baby. Keep …