Breastfeeding Babies in Public

March 27th, 2011 Posted in nursing
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First time moms may not feel at ease breastfeeding babies in public. Mothers know that breastfeeding has lots of benefits for their babies and for them too. However, some of them may stop very early because they may experience some inconveniences in breastfeeding babies in public. Those who would like to continue with it may just need some tips how to do it especially when they are out with their babies. Regardless of the inconveniences of mothers, they are encouraged to breastfeed babies for their health and for their well-being. Mothers need not go out in public too often with their babies unless it is necessary.

Mothers also have to remember that babies differ in their feeding patterns. They need not worry about it too much because they will be guided by their babies. They will also feel when it is time to feed their babies. Mothers have to realize that breastfeeding babies not only provides for better health but also for a special bonding between them. First time mothers may be anxious at how they are going to breastfeed their babies. They can learn this as they hold their babies for the first time. Babies are equipped by nature with their instincts for survival the moment they come out and they start making gestures to find their mothers’ breasts.

By the time they leave the hospital, mothers should already be confident and know how to latch their babies for proper breastfeeding. Whenever there is a need to breastfeed babies in public, mothers may put a cover on their babies while feeding. They have to use a material that babies can breathe through. They may also make use of feeding aprons that are designed especially for mothers who are breastfeeding babies in public. This may lessen the anxiety of mothers who need to breastfeed babies with some other people around.

Mothers can keep themselves prepared and expect that they may have to breastfeed babies in public. This will lessen their stress and anxiety about it. They may have to bring always with them some breastfeeding apron or something light to cover their babies. They may try breastfeeding their babies before going out of the house. This would give them some time to do things outside their home before the next breastfeeding time. Mothers know that they are giving the best care for their babies through breastfeeding them. It may take some experience to feel at ease breastfeeding babies in public. They can always make use of feeding aprons or other things to help them. What is important is that mothers know that they are doing the right things for their babies for them to grow healthy and strong.

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The Importance of Maintaining Baby Teeth

March 23rd, 2011 Posted in Babies
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Parents tend to take baby teeth for granted. They may have not fully understood the reasons why these primary teeth are important. Aside from having a better physical appearance, babies need good healthy baby teeth for their nutrition and to aid them in the development of their speech. They also need to have it long enough to facilitate the development of their muscles especially on the face and bones on their jaws. Babies with good primary teeth will also have reserve space for their permanent teeth to grow. Parents especially mothers have to care for their babies’ primary teeth.

Baby teeth aid in chewing food. Babies have to eat well-balanced food and they have to learn how to chew their food properly for nutrition. They may not eat well if their primary teeth are full of tooth decay or they are experiencing sore gums and loose teeth. Babies who learn how to chew their food properly will also have better digestion for better health. Baby teeth are also needed to facilitate speech development. Babies learn to use their speech mechanisms as they grow and their primary teeth will help them form the words correctly. Those who lose their baby teeth very early tend to have some difficulties in speaking later.

When babies are able to chew their food well because of their baby teeth, they develop faster. They grow physically and mentally because they are able to take in the proper nutrients that are essential for their development. Chewing just like sucking also serves as an exercise for the development of their facial muscles and their jaws. This is necessary in aiding the baby teeth to come out properly aligned. There are times though that the structure of their primary teeth may also be influenced their genes. This may also be the case when their permanent teeth show up. Healthy baby teeth in general add to better health and to their adorable appearance.

Parents may expect their babies to keep their baby teeth for about five years though some may still have it up to ten years. These primary teeth serve as a guide so that the permanent teeth can grow properly. Parents may consult with their dentists on the things that they can do to preserve the primary teeth of their babies. Qualified dentists may also help parents in maintaining oral hygiene of babies. Babies do not know anything yet about their baby teeth. It is the parents’ responsibility to see to it that the primary teeth of their child are well taken cared of.

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Signs of Pregnancy

February 4th, 2011 Posted in Pregnancy
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Some women know and feel when they are pregnant but others may not. The very first sign that would make women think that they are pregnant is when they miss their monthly menstrual period. However, women should be sure that they are pregnant because some of the signs may be indicating some other things. Women need to understand too that the signs and the symptoms of early pregnancy that they may experience may be different from that of others. Some of them may feel the signs as early as the first week of conception. Others may feel it at a later stage while there are pregnant women who may not feel anything at all.

Though some women instinctively feel that they are pregnant, they would still like to confirm it. They may not understand exactly how they feel and what they like if they are at the early stages of pregnancy. For those who have been active sexually prior to missing their period, they may use a pregnancy test kit to make sure. Though women have missed their period, they may still go through some light bleeding at the onset of pregnancy. Pregnant women should not be scared about it unless the bleeding does not stop.

As women progresses with their pregnancy, they may feel some changes. They may feel their breasts swelling and may also experience breasts tenderness and soreness. Pregnant women usually experience morning sickness even at other times of the day. Though women may not feel comfortable, they may not suffer from nausea all throughout their pregnancy. However, some women may actually have this feeling until the last stages of their pregnancy. Pregnant women may also feel more tired and sleepy most of the time. They tend to stay in bed longer than usual.

Pregnant women may also have some difficulty controlling their bladder. They may feel like urinating more frequently. They may also experience some back pains because of the additional weight that their bodies have to carry. Their spine may be affected as they have to shift their posture to be able to carry the weight. Pregnant women may not be able to sleep properly especially if they cannot find the right position. They may use some pillows to help them feel comfortable in bed. Pregnant women may also crave for some kinds of foods that they usually do not eat. They may feel this craving throughout their pregnancy. Though symptoms may be different, women can confirm that they are pregnant by simply using some pregnancy test kit. They may also visit their doctors for some tests.

 

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