What is ectopic pregnancy and morning sickness?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Being a pediatrician, I can shed some light on what new moms should know:

1. The first feed that the child should receive is colostrum and not anything else unless the child is in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit).

2. The newborn child should be fed every three hours at least, even at night and on demand.

3. Always empty one breast completely and then switch to the next breast while feeding so that the baby receives both foremilk and hindmilk.

4. Working mothers can preserve their expressed breast milk in the freezer for at least one whole day but with complete aseptic precautions. This milk can be given to the baby after warming it.

5. The newborn may pass stools once in two to three days or 10 to 15 times per day. It is normal.

6. The newborn baby may have small red rashes known as erythema toxicum. It is normal and goes away with time.

7. Vaccination and breast milk is the best insurance for a baby.

8. It is important to burp the baby for at least 10 to 15 minutes after feeding.

9. The baby should be kept in a separate cot close to the parents for at least four to five years in order to avoid any mishap that may occur while sleeping. Like for example, the parent's hand may get accidentally placed on the child's face.

10. The child should be given exclusive breast feeds till five to six months. After that, it should be continued till two years of age, along with mashed foods, which can be introduced slowly. Avoid giving crushed nuts or almonds till the age of two years.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards.