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Can I still drink coffee now that I'm pregnant?
Yes you can, but to a certain limit.

Can I take hot showers while expecting?
Showers and baths are okay during pregnancy as long as they are not steamy and the water is not too hot (more than 39°C) to raise your internal body temperature, making you sick and dizzy and causi

Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?
Yes, you can have sex as often as you like during pregnancy, as long as it’s proceeding normally and you don’t have any medical reason for preve

Can I travel while pregnant?
Traveling is quite safe before week 36 of pregnancy, as long as you don’t have a high-risk pregnancy or a health complication that req

When should I call my OB/GYN between prenatal routine visits?
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your OB/GYN or midwife straightaway and don’t wait for your next prenatal visit to bring the issues to his attention:

I have bad gas and indigestion while pregnant. Is this normal?
With the hormone rollercoaster ride your body embarks on during pregnancy, it’s pretty normal that the efficiency of your metabolism and gast

How do I calculate my baby’s due date?
In our data, a typical pregnancy lasts on average 280 days as of the last menstrual period, or more accurately, 266 days following the last ovulation cycle… Put this in mind when you want to calcul

Can I have a vaginal birth if I had a previous c-section?
The answer to this question depends on a number of factors.

Will I have a bowel movement during labor?
Yes - It can actually happen if your bowel is full, since the rectum is beneath the uterus, and when you push during labor, you put pressure on that particular area.

Is it true that I won't be able to control my bladder after pregnancy and delivery?
The loss of bladder control or the involuntary leaking of urine is quite common postpartum.

I need to get rid of the extra kilos I gained while pregnant. Help me please!
It’s normal that you will want to regain your pre-pregnancy shape and body as fast as possible after delivery, but our advice to you is not to rush yourself but to give it a minimum of 2 month brea

How should I care for my newborn’s umbilical cord?
The most important thing is to keep your baby’s umbilical cord clean and dry.

How many dirty nappies should my newborn have each day?
Within the first few days, your baby should have one dirty nappy for every day of life (which means 1 single nappy on day one, 2 nappies on day two, etc.).

My baby's skin is tinged yellow. Should I be worried?
If your baby is a newborn, he might be encountering a common condition called Jaundice.

Is it true that I could spoil my baby by picking him up every time he cries?
For the first few months postpartum, picking up your little one every time he cries won't spoil him and doesn’t lead to behavioural issues later on.

My baby is pooping green. Is that normal?
Yes, pooping green occasionally is normal.

How can I tell if my baby is getting enough of my breast milk?
As the amount of breast milk you’re giving your baby at every feed cannot be measured, here's what you can do to to see if he's getting enough to eat:

How can I get my newborn baby to sleep soundly through the night?
As your newborn baby needs to wake up frequently to nurse (every two to three hours), it will be impossible for you, at least for the first month of life, to try making him sleep through the n

When should I call my baby's doctor for fever?
Call the doctor if your baby is under 3 months old and has any fever.
Call the doctor if your baby is between 3 and 6 months old and has a fever of 3.8.3ºC or higher.

Should I wake my baby for feedings?
As a general rule, waking or not waking a sleepy baby for feedings is conditional on his age, weight and overall health and wellness.

I feed my baby with infant formula, can my baby be infected with the virus through the product?
We understand that in the current situation many parents will worry about risks of COVID-19 infection in their day to day lives.

I feed my Baby infant formula, would he be more protected against COVID-19 if I breastfeed him?
At Nestlé we believe that when possible breast feeding will provide the best nutrition for your baby.

I feed my baby with baby food, can my baby be infected with the virus through the product?
We understand that in the current situation many parents will worry about risks of COVID-19 infection in their day to day lives.

Should I sterilize my bottle although the preparation instructions say it is not required?
Yes. This is very important as all of your feeding equipment including bottles, teats, scoops, bowls, spoons, used by your baby should always be cleaned and sterilized or disinfected.

I am pregnant. Can my baby be infected with COVID-19 if I become infected?
Pregnancy can be a worrying time for many parents to be and the current COVID-19 pandemic is naturally adding to this anxiety.

What are the risks for my infant or child if they become infected and how can I protect them from COVID-19?
We currently do not know enough about COVID-19 to be certain of how it affects infants and children of different age groups specifically, but there have overall been less reported cases in young ch

Does my breastfed baby need vitamin supplements?
Nutrients and vitamins in breastmilk are, generally speaking, all that your healthy baby needs in the first six months of life.

When can I take my newborn baby out in public?
As of day one; You do not have to wait for several months to take your child outside the house and get some fresh air together.

What should my baby wear when we leave the house?
A word of advice: When going out with your infant, dress him in one more layer of clothing than you would have on yourself unless you’re wearing him in a wrap or sling, giving him extra w

Should I feed my newborn formula at night to help him sleep better?
It’s true that formula's composition is heavy on a baby’s tummy and takes longer time than breast milk to be digested, promoting longer stretches of fullness and thus longer periods of deep sl

My 3-week old doesn’t interact with me!! What’s wrong?
Take heart, there’s nothing wrong with your baby. He’s just pretty much absorbed by getting used to the world and to everything that is going on inside his tiny body.