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• Breastfeeding doesn't always come naturally to new mothers or infants.
• Try to relax and enjoy peaceful skin to skin contact before feeding, and let your baby take the lead.
• Some mothers may need expert help, and that's okay.

Article at a glance: The percentage of babies who get an ear infection has dropped in the last 20 years. Doctors believe the decrease is due to the introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, flu vaccines, an increase in breastfeeding, and a decrease in smoking.   According to a recent study, fewer babies are getting … Continue reading “Drop in ear infection rates attributed to vaccines, breastfeeding, and a reduction in smoking”

Article at a Glance Study shows that less than one-third of mothers who were planning on exclusively breastfeeding for the first three months were able to met that goal. Mothers will need more support if they are going to be successful at breastfeeding. Not giving babies supplemental feedings at the hospital was one of the … Continue reading “Study shows that most women are not meeting their breastfeeding goals”

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• Vomiting is usually caused by viral gastroenteritis, also known as the stomach flu.
• Dehydration is the most serious complication from vomiting, so parents should be vigilant about keeping their child hydrated.
• The stomach flu is highly contagious, so be extra careful about hand washing and disinfecting.

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• Selective eaters are likely lacking many of the vitamins and minerals needed for good health. 
• Being creative with food choices and presentation can entice your picky eater to try something new.
• With time, patience, and repeated opportunities to try new foods, picky eating may go by the wayside.

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• New parents can become overwhelmed by the abundance of baby products on the market, and confused about which ones they actually need.
• The list of essential items that parents need to buy before the arrival of their baby is actually quite small.
• Other items can be skipped altogether or postponed until a later date.