by Chris Meek, Chr : Something that can scare any parent, going to the pediatrician and finding out your son has loss 13 ounces! 4 days after the birth we went to our first pediatric visit and found out this news. The doctor explained that this was like one of us losing ...
by Cecilia Koh, Cec : Reasons for choosing breast feeding1. It is the natural physiological way to feed a baby2. Human breast milk is made for human babies3. The components - lactose, protein (whey and casein), and fat - are easily digested by a newborn's immature system ...
by Robin Obrien, Rob : Recent studies have linked adult obesity with being over fed bottle milk in infancy. So, are you giving too much milk to your baby?If you?re bottle feeding your baby it?s easy to see how much baby is getting. Manufacturers provide instructions on how...
by Ronald.eapen, Ron : A bottle-fed baby needs, each day, two and a half ounces of milk mixture for every pound of his own weight. In practice, he may need a little more than this. Your baby's appetite may serve as an indicator of the amount of milk he needs. The breast-fe...
by Swilson, Swi : The responsibilities of a new mother do not end after giving birth to the child. Nourishing, feeding, and nursing the infant are all nothing but the beginning of a much more meaningful task for the mother. Bottle feeding your baby does not mean you d...
by David B Smith, Dav : New Mums and Dads and even parents with several kids, often find that their little baby may not be sleeping as well as he or she should. Many parents look for the underlying cause of the problem, hoping to find a simple answer. This also leaves some ...
by Althea Tan, Alt : All new mothers know that breastfeeding is best for babies. Not everyone though has the capability of doing so. Some do not like the idea, others cannot produce enough milk and some just prefer having their babies formula-fed. What is important is fo...
by Chris H., Chr : Deciding whether or not to bottle feed your baby is not a decision that is made lightly. Society and the media don't make the decision any easier as they make bottle feeding appear to be a bad choice compared to breastfeeding. Many mothers that make ...
by Malan Yu, Mal : Breast feeding benefits the nursing mother in many ways. It is good for your figure. Fat stores developed during pregnancy are laid down specifically for lactation. In the absence of breast feeding, that fat will look unseemly in various parts of you...
by Michael Russell, Mic : Parents always seem to know what is best for their kids to eat. Kids, however are the best judges of how much they should eat. Positive encounters with food at all ages will set the stage for sensible eating habits throughout their life. With a fe...
by Nicky Pilkington, Nic : Significant events in the 20th century resulted in changes in family dynamics. War, technological advances, and shifts in economics caused women to work outside of the home. Women traditionally stayed at home to take care of the home and the needs of...
by Dv, Dv : Midwives, health-visitors and doctors all highly recommend breast feeding for numerous reasons. Breast milk contains the perfect balance of nutrients for your baby, and also antibodies that will boost your baby's immune system providing a strong defe...
by Adrien Brody, Adr : It is a myth that bottle-feeds and breast-feeding is equally good. Mother's milk is the best for proper growth of the child. There are certain nutrients in the mother's milk that helps the baby fight illnesses while also promoting brain development. ...
by Robin Obrien, Rob : Bottle feeding can be a family occasion. This can be especially helpful for a mother with a newly arrived baby. During this time feeding her child will be a happy though very tiring time. Getting others in your family to help out can be a great help....
by Robin Obrien, Rob : Breastfeeding mothers can have many problems but one thing they don?t have to think about is keeping their milk clean and germ-free. Bottle feeding mothers don?t have this luxury. Cleanliness is paramount when bottle feeding your baby.If you?ve decid...
