After delivery, the next step to decide on is the contraception to use- to ensure spacing between pregnancies. You may have these questions in mind after delivery: Should I just rely on natural methods and continue breastfeeding? Should I be on other contraception as well? Which contraception would be the best for me? The choice …
I know most of you here will bring your child for their compulsory vaccinations, either to the health clinics (Klinik Kesihatan) or private clinics/hospital. But do you know about the diseases that the vaccines cover? Compulsory vaccines cover 13 diseases: Tuberculosis (TB) – can cause lung damage, TB meningitis and bone disease. Hepatitis B – …
Cradle cap or Seborrheic Dermatitis are crusty or oily scaly patches on a baby’s scalp. It can also be present on baby’s face, especially around the eyes and nose area, diaper area and in the folds of babies’ skin. In mild cases, it typically goes away ON ITS OWN at ages 6 to 12 MONTHS. …
Mothers often ask what specific food they should take in order to boost their milk production. Actually, when it comes to breastfeeding diet, what’s more important is for you to take a BALANCED meal which consists of adequate Lactation-Critical Nutrients. Lets go back to BASICS. When it comes to NUTRITION and breastfeeding, there are 2 …
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I think most mothers who are breastfeeding often feel EXTRA HUNGRY, and find it hard to control their food intake. Myself included. Good news is that, an exclusively breastfeeding mother, on average, needs to take in AN EXTRA 300-500 calories per day, above what was needed to maintain pre-pregnancy weight. The number of additional calories …
It is possible to get hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) more than once? Yes, it is! HFMD is caused by several kinds of viruses. So even if you’ve had it, you can get it again. HFMD is caused by viruses that belong to the ENTEROVIRUS family. Common causes of HFMD are: Coxsackievirus A16: Typically …
Medicines taken by breastfeeding mothers may pass into breast milk, usually in SMALL quantities and RARELY affects breastfed babies. Good news is that MOST medications are COMPATIBLE with breastfeeding. According to Thomas Hale, in his book entitled Medications and Mother’s Milk, it is stated that- It is SELDOM required that a breastfeeding mother discontinue breastfeeding, …
