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Braxton Hicks Contracitons

Contractions that are intermittent “practice” contractions of the uterus are Braxton Hicks Contractions that can start very early in pregnancy, possibly as early as 6 weeks along. Most women don’t begin to notice them until the second trimester, closer to 20-24 weeks. Sometimes these painless uterine contractions go undetected until the third trimester (this is when they’re the most common)…
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To Breastfeed or Bottlefeed

The choice is yours. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Remember, you don’t have to opt exclusively for either the breast or the bottle alone. Many parents find that a combination of both methods works well and lets them enjoy the advantages of each. Advantages of Breastfed Babies Breastfed babies are less likely to…
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Advantages of Breastfeeding

Human breast milk contains at least 100 ingredients that are not found in cow’s milk and that cannot be exactly duplicated in commercial formulas. Breast milk is a living fluid and is made by you, just for your baby. No other product can ever come close. Breast milk is easier to digest than cow’s milk or commercial formulas. The proportion…
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Advantages of Bottle-Feeding

Bottle-feeding doesn’t tie the mother down to her baby. She’s able to work outside the home, shop, go out with friends and even sleep through the night (sometimes), because someone else can feed the baby. Although expressing milk with a breast-pump can enable others to take over some feedings. Bottle-feeding allows the father to share the feeding responsibilities more easily…
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Allergies in the Family

In our family, we have three children and three types of allergies, not all completely diagnosed as of yet. My best advice to you is to closely monitor your childs symptoms. Talk to your pediatrician and don’t be afraid to ask for a referral or second opinion. Don’t give up. You know your child and you know when something isn’t…
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Adoption Options

There are technically three basic adoption options for birth mothers to choose from: confidential (or “closed”) adoption, mediated (or “semi-open”) adoption and fully disclosed (or “open”) adoption. These options are categorized by the different degrees of openness achieved, as well as the amount of information exchanged between the birth parents and the adoptive parents. Many birth mothers like the freedom…
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Nipple Discharge

Some women experience small amounts of nipple discharge during pregnancy. This is called “colostrum” and it’s completely normal, although not all women have this occur during pregnancy. Some women don’t experience any leaking, while others may be able to squeeze a few drops out. Others may even leak enough colostrum to soak their bra. This typically won’t be a pregnancy…
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