Pregnancy & Feeding supplements
Pregnancy is a Boon for women, which is given by our almighty. It’s a time of enjoyment. A pregnant woman should follow some habits, which inculcate the infant, which is inside her. At the time of your pregnancy, you may now be offered a helping hand when you are in between strangers. You may offer a seat in trains and buses.
You will now look forward for the new arrival in your family. In addition to taking care of yourself you shall also now start preparing for the newborn.
This is the time to visit your physician more often than before (on a Monthly basis). Your blood pressure, weight and urine will be checked at each appointment. Your physician also listens to your baby's growth and development. Be sure to keep track of any questions you want to ask your doctor.
During this time, you may encounter some problems/complaints like Backaches, Constipation, Feeling faint.
For backaches:
You can wear low-heeled shoes
Do not stay on your feet for a long period of time.
Lift things on floor by squatting down and bending your knees with your back straight.
Avoid lifting heavy weights.
For Constipation:
Eat plenty of high fiber foods and drink lots of water.
Exercise regularly.
Take some iron supplements with plenty of fluid.
Avoid laxatives.
For feeling Faint:
Try not to stand for too long.
If you suddenly feel faint, Sit down and put your head between your knees until you feel better.
Getup slowly from a hot bath, or when sitting or lying down.
Enjoy this special time in your life. Your partner, your family and friends can help make the most of this wonderful transition. Have Confidence in your body's ability to grow, nourish, and give birth to your baby.
Always be Happy.
FEEDING SUPPLEMENT FOR INFANTS
The feeding supplement for infant babies may be a liquid or powder that we are adding to our
baby’s usual feeding of breast milk or formula.This supplement gives our baby energy and extra
calories that he or she needs.To help our baby gain weight, we may give our baby a feeding
supplement.
If you are breastfeeding, you are giving your baby this feeding supplement during the
daytime feedings.You are feeding your baby by breast only during night time.
The duration of time a feeding lasts varies for each baby.Usually feedings last no longer than 30 or 40 minutes.
If we are giving the feedings after a long time may tire our baby so that he or she cannot finish the feeding or wake up for the next feeding.
As babies grow older, they start to drink extra amount at each feeding and they need fewer feedings a day.
To know about our baby's feedings and to find out how well our baby is gaining weight, get advise from your doctor.
If your baby faces the following problems:
1.Diarrhea (watery pooh)
2.Vomiting (throwing up)
3.Refuses to drink then call to your doctor.
When these problems happen, your baby may have trouble with the feeding supplement.So, immediately Stop the feeding supplement.
If you have been feeding your baby formula,then feed him or her formula made from the instruction given on the label of the can of formula.
If you have been adding the feeding supplement to your breast milk,then give your baby only breast milk. If your baby still has the problem, call your doctor for advice.
When your baby is better, start using the feeding supplement.
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