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… makes it hard to swallow food, you may need a feeding tube. The tube is surgically inserted into your stomach …
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… Until your baby is stronger and more mature, tube feeding is used. It can feed breast milk, … . The feedings are given through a tube into the umbilical site or into a vein. …
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… Overview Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is recommended for infants and … get all the nutrition they need through breastfeeding and a vitamin D supplement. Once a …
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… Surgery Overview Ear tubes are plastic and shaped like a hollow spool. Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear … A specialist ( otolaryngologist ) places the tubes through a small surgical opening made in …
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… the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The neural tube is the part of a growing baby that … weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could become pregnant, or are …
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… Surgery Overview A fallopian tube blockage often prevents successful … depends on where and how much the fallopian tube is blocked. Some tubal procedures can be … ligation or to repair a part of the fallopian tube damaged by disease. The blocked or …
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… my baby? Cuddle or hold your baby close. Make feeding a special time. Smile, talk, sing to … for your baby Gently burp your baby after feeding. Burping half-way through feeding may help with gas Do not prop the …
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… for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as bottles, tongs, … brush that is only used for your baby’s feeding equipment Rinse everything in hot … nipple and feed right away. Once you start feeding, use the bottle within 2 hours. Throw …
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… French If this is your first time breastfeeding, it may take some practice before you … to help you prevent or overcome common breastfeeding challenges. In the first hour(s) after … baby will likely show an interest in breastfeeding within the first 30 to 60 minutes …
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… Overview Feeding a baby who has a cleft palate can be a … can also answer any questions you have about feeding problems. If you want to breastfeed … talk with a health professional or a breastfeeding (lactation) consultant. Feeding your …
