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Reasons For A Cesarean Section

There are many reasons why a cesarean birth may be the best way to deliver your baby: A Large Baby Sometimes a baby is too big to pass safely through the mother’s vagina and the surrounding bones (pelvis). This is … Continue reading

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Cesarean Section Complications

The risks and benefits of the procedure need to be weighed. When a cesarean is done, the risks and benefits of the procedure need to be weighed. This includes looking at the added benefits and risks of doing a cesarean … Continue reading

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Cesarean Section Recovery

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 … Continue reading

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Do I need a Cesarean section?

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 … Continue reading

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What Is A Cesarean Section?

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 … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding and Medication

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 … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding Twins / Tandem Feeding

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 … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding Positions

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 … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding Tips

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 … Continue reading

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Potty / Toilet Training Your Child

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 … Continue reading

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