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Exclusive Pumping
Hang in there The first few days are traumatic if the babies have to be in ... to get him to breastfeed since premature baby boys sometimes just dont take ...
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- don't worry - we all start off like this. Even those of us who were not worried. It can be nerve wrecking at times for everyone. Hang in there - you're doing GREAT!...
- I'm sooo sorry that the hospital didn't respect your wishes about a pacifier. I would have been screaming at them! Anyways, if your son was "early" he might not hav...
- Hi M.- Sorry to hear you had some issues with your delivery. I had pretty much the exact situation. If at all possible I would encourage you to keep trying to put you...
PolyViSol Supplement Drops
Mar 21, 2009 ... Read all 24 responses: "My baby is 2 months old and her doctor says to use Enfamil ... My doctor recommended it for my premature baby and she took it since birth till she was 2. .... iron supplement · survival food ...
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- Why not take the baby outside for a little sunlight, and avoid this Poly stuff completely. A few minutes a day, a few days a week is all one needs - without applying ...
- J., I gave all four of my babies the drops, and they loved them. I know they smell bad, but I guess they don't taste as bad as they smell. Any time you give your baby...
- Hi J., Yes, Polyvisol does work great for stronger bones and teeth. It is a good product. I have to laugh over what you said about the smell, just have her bo...
Low Platelets and Factor v Leiden in Pregnancy
So with my second baby (who is now 8 weeks old) I refused transfusions until there ... I sortta compare her to a premature baby growing up...but she wasn't ...
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- Hi C., My name is R. and I have Leiden Factor V. This blood disorder has really changed my life. I was diagnosed after I had my daugher(I had a miscarriage before I...
- I am not familiar with the blood disorders but this is a good site about managing HELLP: http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/ Best of luck!
- yes, I had that when I was pregnant with my daughter. Are you being seen by a hemotologist? after her birth I developed a blot clot on the lung and was on blood thin...
First Time Mom of 1 Week Old Baby Boy!
My milk supply was very low because my baby was premature and spent 5 weeks .... When newborn mammals are left alone, their survival instinct kicks in and ...
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- Hi - I am a mom of 3 children, an 11 year old, a 9 year old and now a 5 month old. I turned 40 in december. Every baby is different and needs different amounts of sl...
- Congratulations! What a blessing! I am not quite your age but had my three children later compared to my friends from hig school. My youngest daughter was born 5 ...
- First of all, listen to your instincts - you're a great mom and your baby is lucky to have you! I subscribe to the lazy-parent method of parenting (I'll be 40 in a ...
Getting Baby on a Schedule
Oct 29, 2009 ... I don't think schedueling your baby is dangerous, unless your baby is sickly, premature, or otherwise unhealthy, many studies have shown ...
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- I'd say its too early. At about 10 weeks is when I began to notice a more regular sleeping/napping pattern in my now 5 month old. But it changes...be flexible though b...
- You need to learn his signals in order to get his schedule. I did the same thing a month ago where I was feeding the baby and she was hardly eating. Turns out she wa...
- I had so many people suggest that I read the book Babywise when I was pregnant & it really worked for me. I started it when my little girl was born & she was sleeping...
Is It Too Soon to Get Ready for Baby?
No, it is not too soon to start getting ready for a baby. Don't wait until the last minute like ...... getting ready for pregnancy · premature baby survival ...
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- Honey, you are NESTING. It's completely natural for you to want to get everything ready for the baby. What harm does it do to set the swing up early? You are excited!...
- A due date is just a ballpark. Both of my kids were born two weeks early. They don't usually arrive on the day that the doctor says they should, they have a mind of th...
- N.: Congratulations! Reading between the lines here, it sounds as if you've entered the "nesting" phase of pregnancy, just a little sooner than some women. This i...
Looking for Information on Baby Inguinal Hernias :(
He was not born premature or under his birth weight. It is my understanding that all babies and children with this require surgery. ...
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- Hello M., When my son was 3 months old, I saw something moving around in my son's lower stomach. I suspected it was a hernia. I had many visits to the doctor, plus so...
- My son had this same type of hernia but it didn't show up until he started walking. At 15 months old he went in for surgery to repair it. Everything went just fine and...
- IF this is the hernia in the groin, where his little testicle goes up into the groin sometimes (after bath is when i noticed it), then I know. My son had it repaired b...
Anyone Have Any past Experience with Placenta Previa?
I am also worried about having to deliver a premature baby. Anyone have any past expeirences with this condition? Are the things that I am worried about ...
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- I had complete previa which near the end of my pregnancy became marginal. It is very scary, and I know that even with all the reassurance in the world you will still b...
- Hello T., I had complete placenta previa with my second pregnancy. I found out at 15 weeks. I had issues with hemoraging on and off from about 20 weeks on and was on...
- T.- Instead of concentrating on the worries/fears, look at the joys. Focus your energies toward sending love to your growing baby, sending nourishing healing thoughts...
Looking for Alternative to Infant Formula
There are plenty of special formulas that are made specifically for premature babies, you should look for recommendations from your doctor....and you ...
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- I am not sure why you do not want store brand formulas but in case you change your mind Carnation Good Start is very gentle on them and breaks down better than other b...
- This breastfeeding vs. formula always seems to bring up quite a heated discussion. Before I start I will admit to being a breastfeeding mother. I just was wondering ...
- S., Have you tried contacting the Le Leche League? They would be a great resource in ways to, perhaps, re-stimulate your milk production. Also, there are hospital- r...
Presbyterian Vs. CMC
I have never experienced CMC, but just had a premature baby delivered via c- section at Presbyterian downtown in April. My son was in the intensive care for ...
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- I love Presbyterian!!! I delivered both my kids there. My 2nd child was born 8 weeks premature, and my nursing staff as well as the awesome NICU staff was wonderful!
- Hello, I had both my Childern at CMC Main and both experiences were wonderful. My children recieved excellent care and so did I. My family was made to fell comfor...
- Dear H., I delivered both of my children at CMC-Main and was so glad I did. Both were born prematurely, 6 1/2 and 5 weeks early. I was comforted to be at a highly re...
