Constipation. It may be tricky to have a bowel movement in the first few days after giving birth. You might be afraid of the pain, or have sluggish bowels due to pain medication or simply because you didn’t eat during labor. Ask your healthcare provider for advice on what to do. Drin...
Being a new mama is a lot of things including amazing, but let’s face it, anything to help us get a little more sleep/ make life easier is always good! Here are 15+ tips I’ve learned about taking care of a newborn. Maybe your baby will like some of these tips too or maybe n...
Worried baby’s not drinking enough breast milk or formula? Keep an eye on how many wet diapers they have: Baby should be wetting at least five to eight diapers per day. What should I give a 1-week-old baby for constipation? Doctors advise seeking a doctor’s care if a baby under a...
If your baby has a milk protein allergy or milk intolerance, a pediatrician may advise ahypoallergenic formula(in which milk proteins are broken down so they're more easily digested) or soy-based formula (which doesn't contain any milk protein). Keep theseformula-feeding safety tips from the ...
If you’re feeding your baby formula, your doctor may recommend one designed to promote comfortable stools. When to see your doctor about your baby’s constipation While constipation is uncomfortable, it's usually not serious. However, it's a good idea to see your pediatrician to rule out ot...
If your baby hasn’t had a bowel movement in a few days, there’s no need to immediately fear the big “C” (aka, constipation). Babies can go days, or even a week, without producing a dirty diaper. A breastfed baby can go even longer – as long as two weeks without pooping if...
These medications can cause drowsiness, nausea, constipation, slowed breathing and death. Stimulants Stimulants, or psychostimulants, increase activity in the body. These medications are generally used to treat ADHD. The most frequently prescribed stimulants are Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine...
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Watch this slideshow to see common symptoms and home treatment for infant and childhood illnesses including fever, nausea, constipation and more. Complete Blood Count (CBC) A complete blood count (CBC) is a calculation of the cellular makeup of blood. A CBC measures the concentration of white ...