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inMany new parents worry whether their new born is getting enough to eat or so to speak breast milk to support them. With breastfeeding it is almost impossible to guess or gauge how much your baby is taking in at each meal or breastfeeding session.
If your baby is
he/she is certainly getting enough milk…
Other signs of good milk intake are weight gain and how often you change your baby’s nappy. Although babies lose weight after birth, breastfed babies usually regain their birth weight by two weeks of age and then should gain 150 to 250 grams a week. This measures to four to eight ounces. Weight gain may occur in “bursts” so it is best to not have the baby measured too often.
If your baby has a low birth weight, meaning under 2.kg / 5lb 9oz, or if you have had a difficulty in delivering your child, you should ask for your midwife’s and then your health visitor’s help in getting breastfeeding established and checking your baby’s weight in the early weeks…
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04 Tuesday Oct 2011
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inBreastfeeding gives your baby the best start in life. It provides them with important nutritional and immune factors, as well as a feeding of closeness and well being.
You may experience some discomfort when you start to breastfeed, and the breastfed babies require more frequent feeds because breast milk is quicker to digest. Newborn babies are very demanding! Once breastfeeding is established you may want to express your breast milk on occasion so that your partner, family or friends can help.
04 Tuesday Oct 2011
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inThis is the start of the third and final trimester, so you are on the home stretch now! Revel in your pregnancy as much as you can, because when you look back you’ll find it amazing how quickly it all slipped by. In about three months time you will meet your new baby. OK enough talking lets get on with your baby’s development for the remaining months to come.
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9th and Final Month
Congratulations you got this far!!! Now, are you ready for your final week?
Well that is it, you should be ready now and good luck! From Baby R Us because we are for babies.
04 Tuesday Oct 2011
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The 8th month of pregnancy brings about rapid growth in the baby. This is a very crucial stage of pregnancy as the baby is now on its way to become a fully developed infant. If the baby is born during this month , it has high chances of survival. This does not mean that you can let down your guard.
During the 8th month, the baby development is almost complete and it shows the following characteristics:
The baby grows bigger and it can weigh around 2.5kg during this time. Also, the length increases to around 50cm.
The brain growth increases and the lungs develop by this time. Also,the baby may be able to blink it’s eyes. Though the baby sleeps most of the time, you’ll be able to feel the movements occasionally. The baby also starts developing a particular sleeping and waking pattern in the eight month of pregnancy.
It’s during the eighth month of pregnancy that the child usually moves to a head-down posture known as the vertex posture. This is usually the posture most babies are born in. The kicking which starts during the seventh month will increase during this month.
During this month, the rest of the baby’s body grows in order to match its head size. As the baby grows big, it’s position in the womb becomes tighter.
During the 8th month of pregnancy, the mother’s body goes through a lot of changes. As the third trimester advances, the degree of discomfort increases in the mother’s body. The symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, headaches, bloating, leg cramps etc. continues from the 7th month. Shortness of breath, feeling lethargic and the need urinate frequently also increases. In addition to these, you may also have trouble sleeping.
The Braxton Hicks contractions, which usually begin in the 7th month, become more regular in order to strengthen the pelvic muscles. The pressure of the child on the pelvis or against the rib cage will increase since the baby grows in size and this can lead some soreness.
On the belly, you can notice a dark line which runs all the way down to the naval. Also, there may be a painful sensation on the uterus due to the pressure of the child and this is when the mother’s navel stretches and it may even pop out .
As the breasts begin developing for milk production, a few women experience leakage of milk during the 8th month of pregnancy.
Since the abdomen stretches during this time and the ligaments become more relaxed, you may feel a tingling pain or numbness in the lower back, thighs or buttocks.
Since the 8th month of pregnancy is crucial, it is important to know the count and frequency of the fetal movement in the womb. If there is any drastic change in the frequency of movements, you should immediately consult your doctor.
Care should also be taken to avoid fetal obesity during the 8th month of pregnancy. Hence a diet of healthy and nutritious food and controlled intake of fatty and starchy foods needs to be followed strictly.
Needless to say, ample rest is the need of the hour during this period. Putting your feet up while you rest can reduce the swelling in your legs. Keeping a pillow beneath your legs while sleeping can also help in reducing the swelling.
In addition, this is a good time to prepare the birth plan. Since labor and delivery are highly unpredictable, it’s better to be prepared beforehand.
06 Saturday Aug 2011
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inA healthy, well-balanced diet is important during
pregnancy. Most fresh foods are wholesome and safe to eat, however some
foods should be avoided during pregnancy.
Enjoy a healthy pregnancy!