Breast pumps
Breast pumps come in several general styles depending on their expected use. Hospital-grade electric breast pumps – As the name suggests these are generally used in hospitals or on occasions where an accurate subsitute for a baby’s sucking is needed. These pumps are useful to stimulate milk production and larger volume milk collection... [Read more...]
What is BBTD?
BBTD is commonly referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. It is most commonly found in children who are bottle fed or are in the transition period when your child is being weaned. BBTD is indicated by some of the following signs: Decay in two or more of the top front teeth, bottom front teeth are generally not affected Possible decay in other primary... [Read more...]
Are feeding intervals counted from the time my baby starts or stops nursing?
You count the length between feedings from the time when your baby begins to nurse — rather than when they finish— to when your little one starts to nurse again. For example if your child starts nursing at 8AM, 10AM then at Noon, when asked by your doctor how often your baby is feeding, you can say “about every 2 hours”. This means... [Read more...]
Premature Birth and Breastfeeding
Many parents feel helpless when their child requires so much medical attention, but a great way for you as a mother to be involved and provide the nourishment your child needs is to begin pumping your breastmilk. This will provide your child with the ideal source of nourishment and keep your breasts ready for when your newborn can effectivly nurse. Babies... [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Techniques Fine-Tuned
Once you have the basics doownand your baby is eating and you are happy here are some fine tuning techniques to help make your breastfeeding experience all the better: Burping Cloths – keep some close when you breastfeed, especially in the early weeks. You may notics that you use several after a feeding so it is a good idea to keep 10-12 close... [Read more...]
Can Breast Milk Cure Cancer?
Can breast milk cure cancer? The Mirror UK is reporting that cancer sufferer Tim Browne pours some of his daughter’s breast milk over his morning cereal in hopes it will boost his immune system in his battle with colon and liver cancer. Each morning Georgia expresses some of her milk after feeding her son for her her ailing dad. Tim has... [Read more...]
Nipple Preparation during Pregnancy
You may have heard it said that during your pregnance you need to prepare your nipples for breastfeeding. Some of the suggestions you may get are to rub your nipples with a towel or to continually try to express milk before your child is even born. Recent studies have shown that the body will prepare your nipples for breastfeeding and there is little... [Read more...]
Preparing to breastfeed
You have already taken the first steps in preparing to breastfeed by searching out information like what is provided on Breastfeeding-Questions.com Two of the most important people during the first weeks you are breastfeeding are your partner and your mother. Your partner, especially if a man, may not have explore their feelings with regard to your... [Read more...]
On and off feeding
By comparison with the children in the first two videos this child demonstrates a more relaxed or on and off feeding method. This child will take some time to get a full stomach. Compare this child with the baby’s feeding in the other videos of the series: Excellent feeding Good feeding Not feeding Read More →
Is it normal for my baby to seem much hungrier than usual?
As your child begins to grow and gain weight you should notice an increase in the amount they eat at each feeding and also that your child should go longer between feedings. Still, it is normal for my baby to seem much hungrier than usual at times. Your baby may be going through a period of rapid growth, a growth spurt. Although the can happen at any... [Read more...]
