How will my baby latch on for breastfeeding?
You may be having difficulty getting your baby to latch on for breastfeeding. If you do, read on to find out how you can help make breastfeeding a fuss-free, and...
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How will my baby latch on for breastfeeding?
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Are my nipples going to heal and how do I speed up healing?
While it is normal to experience some nipple tenderness up to 2 to 4 days after you first begin to breastfeed, nursing should not cause any pain or cracking and...
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How common is jaundice in newborns?
Newborn jaundice is the yellowing of the baby's skin and eyes. It occurs in more than half of all healthy newborns and up to 80 per cent of babies born...
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My baby has asthma. What should I do?
Asthma is a chronic disease where during an attack or an episode, causes the airways to become narrowed and blocked with excess mucus. While the effects are temporary, it causes...
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My baby keeps crying. What should I do?
Without language, crying is the only way your newborn is able to communicate their needs to you. It is a normal reflex that attracts attention from the caregiver enough to...
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My baby is vomiting. What Should I do?
Vomiting is common in infants as a variety of reasons such as excessive crying, coughing, or even car rides can trigger this behaviour. In most cases, it is not a...
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My baby has fever. What should I do?
Unlike adults, your newborn infant is not yet able to fully regulate their body temperature. As a result, when they do develop a fever, it may or may not be...
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Is my baby growing as he or she should?
Expected length and weight All babies are unique, and grow at their own pace. However, you may like some figures to help you gauge whether your baby is growing healthily....
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How do I recover from my labour stitches quickly?
After a vaginal birth, it is expected that you would have a small tear at your perineum, which is the space between the vagina and the anus. This usually heals...
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Do I have plugged ducts and how do I deal with it?
Plugged ducts refers to the condition where there is obstruction to milk flow in one or more milk ducts in the breast. This may be a result of an inflammation...
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Do I have mastitis and how do I deal with it?
Mastitis is the inflammation of the breast tissue and it may or may not be infectious. This condition affects 10 to 20% of breastfeeding women, though often women will face...
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What is engorgement and how can I minimise it?
Engorgement is a condition where there is hardness in and painful swelling of the breasts due to the accumulation of milk. This is common during the first week right after...
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I have heavy postnatal vaginal discharge. What can I do?
Every new mother will experience vaginal bleeding after giving birth. This is regardless of whether the birth was natural or caesarean. The blood that is passed is called lochia, and...
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