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… Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their … years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of reasons. If … my baby? Cuddle or hold your baby close. Make feeding a special time. Smile, talk, sing to …
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Worried that your baby isn't getting enough to eat? Talk to your healthcare provider before you try adding formula. In the meantime, it's best to keep breastfeeding. The most common reason that …
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… Supplementing means giving your baby any other milk in addition to … Positions VIDEO: Hand Expressing Milk VIDEO: Latching Your Baby … Supplementing means …
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… 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant … formula with you. For more information HealthLinkBC File #69a Feeding your baby … about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having … and who are at average risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at high …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? 1 Get the … fluid and flush them from your body as urine. When your kidneys don't work right, wastes …
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… Overview Check with your local water supplier to find out if your tap water is safe to use for your baby's formula. If your water is not safe or if you are not sure, you …
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… and using my own blood seems safest to me. Ginger, age 60 I was considering banking my … and using my own blood seems safest to me." — Ginger, age 60 "I was considering banking my … and using my own blood seems safest to me. Ginger, age 60 I was considering banking my …
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… Cup-feeding is a way to provide breast milk or formula to a baby who is unwilling or … use cup-feeding instead of bottle-feeding if your baby needs supplementation for a few … or bottle-feeding isn't possible. To cup-feed your baby, you want your baby to slurp or sip …
