Baby

How will my baby latch on for breastfeeding?

You may be having difficulty getting your baby to latch on for Read More

Are my nipples going to heal and how do I speed up healing?

While it is normal to experience some nipple tenderness up to 2 to 4 days after you first begin to breastfeed, nursing s....

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How common is jaundice in newborns?

Newborn jaundice is the yellowing of the baby's skin and eyes. It occurs in more than half of all healt....

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My baby has asthma. What should I do?

Asthma is a chronic disease where during an attack or an episode, causes the airways to become narrowed....

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My baby keeps crying. What should I do?

Without language, crying is the only way your newborn is able to communicate their needs to you. It is a normal reflex t....

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My baby is vomiting. What Should I do?

Vomiting is common in infants as a variety of reasons such as excessive crying, coughing, or even car rides can trigger ....

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My baby has fever. What should I do?

Unlike adults, your newborn infant is not yet able to fully regulate their body temperature. As a result, when they do d....

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Is my baby growing as he or she should?

Expected length and weight All babies are unique, and grow at their own pace. However, you ....

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How do I recover from my labour stitches quickly?

After a vaginal birth, it is expected that you would have a small tear at your perineum, which is the space between the ....

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Do I have plugged ducts and how do I deal with it?

Plugged ducts refers to the condition where there is obstruction to milk flow in one or more milk ducts in the breast. T....

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Do I have mastitis and how do I deal with it?

Mastitis is the inflammation of the breast tissue and it may or may not be infectious. This condition affects 10 to 20% ....

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What is engorgement and how can I minimise it?

Engorgement is a condition where there is hardness in and painful swelling of the breasts due to the accumulation of mil....

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I have heavy postnatal vaginal discharge. What can I do?

Every new mother will experience vaginal bleeding after giving birth. This is regardless of whether the....

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My baby has facial spots. What should I do?

When you first meet your newborn, you might be surprised to see that their skin is not as smooth and cl....

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My baby has sticky eyes. What should I do?

You may have noticed that your newborn’s eyes are very watery and occasionally causes stickiness and crusting. This is....

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My baby has nappy rash. What should I do?

Nappy rash appears on your baby’s bottom because of a skin irritation. It is a very common condition and affects up to....

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My baby has loose stools. What should I do?

Before your child is able to let you know when they are sick, doctors often advise to observe their stool. This may, how....

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How do I use a breast pump at work?

Before you return to work, you should inform your employer that you intend to keep Read More

How should I store my expressed breast milk at work and at home?

Once you have expressed your breastmilk at work, you will need to store it at an optimum temperature to....

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I can’t do direct breastfeeding. How do I express my breast milk for my baby to consume?

Sometimes, you may not be able to directly breastfeed your baby. In these instances, your baby can still continue receiv....

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How can I improve my milk supply?

Natural production of milk Your breasts have what are called mammary glands that produce bre....

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Am I producing enough breast milk for my baby?

How much milk does my baby need? Your newborn is very small, so it makes sense that your new....

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Is it okay for me to diet while breastfeeding?

It is understandable that you would want to lose all the weight that you've put on while pregnant as soon as possible, a....

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17 Breastfeeding myths dispelled

For all the benefits that breast....

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What should I do if my baby has problems latching on?

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, your baby has problems latching on. It can be frustrating, but it is not impossibl....

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Which treatment option should I go for if my baby is jaundiced?

Hospital versus Home treatments If your baby has jaundice, the best course of action is phot....

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Why is it important to have early skin-to-skin contact with my baby?

Post delivery, after your baby is thoroughly dried, your baby should be placed, tumm....

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What are the benefits of breastfeeding, and the disadvantages of formula feeding?
What happens to my baby immediately after delivery?

Immediately after birth If ....

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