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Shade Lekan
Colic has no drug and resolves on its own usually at 3months.
You're not supposed to take any slimming tea as a breastfeeding mum.
Babies can see from birth. But they are
shortsighted and can see as far as the
breasts only. They start to recognize you
and smile from 6 weeks.
shortsighted and can see as far as the
breasts only. They start to recognize you
and smile from 6 weeks.
There is nothing wrong in lying down to breastfeed a baby, as long you know how to do it right.
Sleep when baby sleeps and be awake when he's awake... Follow his pattern first then he will adapt to yours after a few weeks. That is what using my Mummy's word is called being an "Abiyamo".... Being a mother is synonymous with regular night or if you like baby vigils. Welcome to motherhood
it is wrong to give water to a newborn. She advises that if the mother is not lactating yet, breast milk substitute should be given (i.e formula aged 0 - 6 months).
Also ensure baby is still put to breast frequently to kick start lactation as breast milk is the best food for any baby in the first 6 months of life (no water, agbo, e.t.c)
Also ensure baby is still put to breast frequently to kick start lactation as breast milk is the best food for any baby in the first 6 months of life (no water, agbo, e.t.c)
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
However, in the rare cases or reasons when breast milk is not available, we do give either intravenous fluids if temporarily or breast milk substitutes aka formula. We know we can and we do. However we don't want mothers quickly rushing to BMS at every little initial challenges with breastfeeding!
There is the 'normal' shaking in sleep. If you are not sure, please record it on your phone camera and show to a doctor as soon as possible to know if it's the normal type or not.
My doctor told me it's not advisable to use medicated soap for babies. You can get other baby friendly soaps.
If it was detected while in hospital they were suppose to incubate him. Please go to another hospital or government hospital for proper treatment. Please avoid sef medication.
It's a normal phenomenon for babies on exclusive breastfeeding".