Slow or Poor Infant Weight Gain
Are you concerned that your little one has slow or poor weight gain? Unsure? This article will help you sort out your questions and concerns.
Overactive Let-Down
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesMany nursing mothers worry that their babies aren’t getting enough milk. But what if the opposite is true? Here’s what you can do to make sure you aren’t overwhelming your baby during feeding time.
Newborn Care in the Delivery Room
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA newborn baby is wet from the amniotic fluid and can easily become cold. Drying the baby and using warm blankets and heat lamps can help prevent heat loss. Often a knitted hat is placed on the baby’s head.
Managing Poor Weight Gain in Your Breastfed Baby
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesSometimes a breastfed baby will gain weight more slowly than they should. Read on to learn some helpful tips on how to deal with this.
Effective Sucking
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesIt’s important for your baby’s health to be able to effectively remove milk from your breast during nursing. To do this, your baby must learn the correct way to suck. But how do you know if your baby is actually getting the nutrition they need? Here’s a guide to help you.
Your Baby and Breastfeeding
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesThink there’s only one way to breastfeed? You can position your baby in several ways during feeding time that can be comfortable for both of you.