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Because of the effects of the anesthesia, babies born by C-section sometimes have difficulty breathing If you are awake for the surgery, you can probably hold your baby right away. Because of the effects of the anesthesia, babies born by C-section sometimes have difficulty breathing in the beginning and need extra help. A pediatrician or other person skilled in newborn problems is usually present during a Caesarean section so that she can examine and assist the baby, if necessary, immediately after birth.
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A cesarean delivery should be performed when it is safer for the mother or the baby than a vaginal delivery. That can sometimes be determined before labor and a cesarean section will be scheduled. In this case, it is important to be very sure how far along the pregnancy is, so as not to deliver a baby prematurely. Listed below are some of the more common reasons that a Cesarean section needs to be performed:
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A cesarean section is major abdominal surgery. A cesarean section is major abdominal surgery. When a cesarean is necessary, it can be a life saving technique for both mother and infant. The World Health Organization states that no region in the world is justified in having a cesarean rate greater than 10 to 15 percent. However, in the past twenty years, the cesarean section rates have nearly quintupled in the US to 23.8% in 1989 and nearly quadrupled in Canada to 18.3% in 1987-8. A cesarean section poses documented medical risks to the mother’s health, including infections, hemorrhage, transfusion, injury to other organs, anesthesia complications, psychological complications, and a maternal mortality two to four times greater than that for a vaginal birth.
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It is important to understand that your lifestyle, including your diet and other behaviors, can have an affect on your breast milk, and therefore on your baby. It’s also very important for all nursing mothers to take care of themselves so they can provide the best care to their babies. This includes getting enough rest and proper nutrition so you have enough energy to take care of your baby and avoid illness. Even though most common illnesses, such as colds, flu, or diarrhea, can’t be passed through breast milk several medications can be passed to the child and caution should always be taken. Conversely, over the years, far too many women have been wrongly told they had to stop breastfeeding. The decision about continuing breastfeeding when the mother takes a drug, for example, is far more involved than whether the baby will get any in the milk. It also involves taking into consideration the risks of not breastfeeding, for the mother, the baby and the family, as well as society. And there are plenty of risks in not breastfeeding, so the question essentially boils down to: Does the addition of a small amount of medication to the mother’s milk make breastfeeding more hazardous than formula feeding?
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It would be ideal for you to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible after the birth. When a mother is expecting more than one baby, sometimes a surgical birth becomes necessary. In this case, some hours may go by before you can start to breastfeed. However, it is important that you nurse your babies as soon as you are able. Some multiple births also take place prematurely. If this happens and you are unable to initiate breastfeeding soon after the birth, you can still pump your breasts to initiate lactation. From the moment of birth, your body will begin the process of producing milk for both your babies and it’s important to express the milk that is beginning to be produced to establish a good milk supply. For this you can use a high quality breast pump or manual expression. Here are some tips to help with breastfeeding your twins.
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The most important part of breastfeeding is getting the baby to latch on correctly. If the baby latches on poorly, then they will be limited as to how well they will get milk. Further, by latching on poorly, the baby may cause the mother to bin pain. Also, since the child is not receiving adequate milk supply, they will have to stay on the breast for longer periods of time, thus aggravating the pain. Thus, it is important in the early weeks to optimize the baby’s position and ensure that he or she is latched on correctly. Proper positioning will help eliminate many cases of sore nipples. Here are some basic positions to use when breastfeeding your baby. Use the ones that you find are most effective and comfortable for you.
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Try to place baby at the breast as soon as possible after the birth. Ideally, right in the delivery room if possible. Ensure that your practitioner will allow you to nurse in the birthing or deliver room if all goes normally.
Babies only minutes old will often crawl up to the breast from the mother’s abdomen, and start breastfeeding all by themselves. This process may take up to an hour or longer, but the mother and baby should be given this time together to start learning about each other. Babies who “self-attach” run into far fewer breastfeeding problems. This skin to skin contact will also help keep the child warm.
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There is no age limit to when you should start toilet training your child. Most toddlers start to use the toilet/potty between the age of one – two years, some might take even longer. This is a new experience for your child so be patient. You will win in the end. Here are a few pointers to help you out. How do I know when my child is ready? Boys tend to stay in nappies longer than girls, but most children are ready to potty-train sometime between their second and third birthdays. Some children train themselves when they’re about 18 months old, while others show no interest until after their fourth birthday. Continue reading Potty / Toilet Training Your Child
There’s almost nowhere the two of you can’t go together. When you feel up to taking him on a little trip, you’ll want to be prepared for any baby mishaps. But don’t go overboard and weigh yourself down with unnecessary paraphernalia. Here’s what you’re likely to need: For an afternoon outing • Extra clothing: Take along a complete change of clothing, including socks.
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In your search for toys for your baby, always ask yourself whether a particular toy is appropriate for your child. Here are some guidelines to help you decide:
Age-appropriateness: Check the label age recommendations on every toy before you buy or give it to your baby.
Size: If the toy or any of its removable pieces can fit inside an empty toilet-paper tube, they’re too small for a baby to play with safely. Even an inflated latex balloon can be harmful if it’s chewed. And strings that are longer than six inches pose a risk of strangulation.
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