Tag: infant care
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How to Help Your Baby Latch After Bottle Feeding
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! If you’re in a situation similar to what my friend Jenna shared, you’re probably feeling a bit stressed about getting your little one to latch after they’ve been bottle-fed. She mentioned having to use formula from those tiny bottles given in the hospital because her baby’s blood sugar was low,…
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Breastfeeding: A Lifeline in My Battle with Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Postpartum depression (PPD) is a harsh reality that can affect many new parents. It’s not just a figurative expression; PPD can have devastating consequences. I’ve experienced the heavy weight of this condition firsthand, and it pushed me to the brink during a time that should have been filled with joy. My pregnancy…
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Thumb-Sucking Baby: Is It Okay for Newborns to Suck Their Thumbs?
Get Pregnant Fast If your newborn has taken to sucking her thumb, there’s no need to be alarmed. In fact, this behavior can actually have its benefits. Let’s explore why thumb-sucking is common among infants and what it might mean for your little one. Why Do Babies Suck Their Thumbs? Thumb-sucking is a completely natural…
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What I Wish I Could Have Told the New Mom I Just Met
Get Pregnant Fast Today, while strolling through town, I encountered you, a new mom, and I can’t help but feel I didn’t express my thoughts as fully as I wanted. I felt the urge to reach out again. Our day was off-kilter, much like my caffeine-fueled heart racing from a night of poor sleep. The…
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What to Anticipate When Your Baby is Diagnosed with a Congenital Heart Defect
Get Pregnant Fast After the exhausting experience of labor and delivery, the last thing any new mother expects to hear is, “Your baby has a congenital heart defect (CHD).” In my situation, my daughter, Lily, was diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries—an issue that necessitates immediate surgery to save her life. Suddenly, I found…
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How to Play With Your Baby Safely
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! As new parents, we all love those precious moments of play with our little ones. But let’s chat about keeping those giggles safe while we’re having fun. You might find yourself wanting to toss your baby in the air or do a little flip, but hold on! Before you get…