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View details I have bad gas and indigestion while pregnant. Is this normal?
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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

View details How do I calculate my baby’s due date?
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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

View details Can I have a vaginal birth if I had a previous c-section?
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Can I have a vaginal birth if I had a previous c-section?

The answer to this question depends on a number of factors.

View details Will I have a bowel movement during labor?
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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.

View details Is it true that I won't be able to control my bladder after pregnancy and delivery?
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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.

View details I need to get rid of the extra kilos I gained while pregnant. Help me please!
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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

View details How should I care for my newborn’s umbilical cord?
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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.

View details Does my newborn need a daily bath?
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Does my newborn need a daily bath?

Not at all.

View details How many dirty nappies should my newborn have each day?
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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.).

View details My baby's skin is tinged yellow. Should I be worried?
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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.

View details Is it true that I could spoil my baby by picking him up every time he cries?
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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.

View details My baby is pooping green. Is that normal?
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My baby is pooping green. Is that normal?

Yes, pooping green occasionally is normal.

View details How can I tell if my baby is getting enough of my breast milk?
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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:

View details How can I get my newborn baby to sleep soundly through the night?
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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

View details When should I call my baby's doctor for fever?
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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.

View details Should I wake my baby for feedings?
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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.

View details Does my breastfed baby need vitamin supplements?
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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.

View details When can I take my newborn baby out in public?
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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.

View details What should my baby wear when we leave the house?
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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

View details Should I feed my newborn formula at night to help him sleep better?
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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

View details My 3-week old doesn’t interact with me!! What’s wrong?
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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.

View details Will my preemie grow and develop normally?
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Will my preemie grow and develop normally?

Yes. But, he will be lagging behind full-term babies of the same age, and won’t be able to catch up until he’s two years old.

View details How long does my milk stay fresh in the refrigerator?
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How long does my milk stay fresh in the refrigerator?

View details What if I don’t make enough milk?
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What if I don’t make enough milk?

If you’re struggling with milk supply and not making enough of it for your dear baby, do not worry. We have some tips and tactics to help you boost your milk production:

View details Can I nurse my baby if I have the flu?
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Can I nurse my baby if I have the flu?

It’s ok to nurse your baby if you have a common flu or cold, for these germs don’t pass through breast milk, yet the illness-fighting antibodies your body’s producing do, giving him some kind of pr

View details Does my child need fruit juice?
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Does my child need fruit juice?

There's no denying that fruit juice has nutritional benefits, yet it’s better for your child to eat a real piece of fruit than drink the juice it contains, why?

View details When can my baby start drinking cow's milk?
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When can my baby start drinking cow's milk?

You can start offering your baby cow’s milk as a main drink when he’s one year old.

View details I'm worried that my child might be overweight, what should I do?
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I'm worried that my child might be overweight, what should I do?

If your little’s one weight measures way more than children his age as per WHO growth chart for babies’ length and weight, it might be that he’

View details I'm way too tired! When will my baby sleep through the night?
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I'm way too tired! When will my baby sleep through the night?

The answer to this question will probably vary from one child to another.

View details Is it normal for my child to bang his head from time to time?
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Is it normal for my child to bang his head from time to time?

Head banging is usually nothing to worry about.

View details How can I help my child develop physical skills?
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How can I help my child develop physical skills?

Your tot's mastery of physical prowess (both gross and fine motor skills) will allow him greater independence.

View details What type of fitness activities should my 2-to-3-year-old participate in?
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What type of fitness activities should my 2-to-3-year-old participate in?

At this age, your child is naturally active as he learnt how to walk, run, kick and throw.