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Jennifer Lynn Hanson asked:
When I first realized I was pregnant with our second child, my first thought was how was I going to be able to breastfeed this baby. I had just gotten into a pretty comfortable groove at work and although my boss was great about making my schedule flexible, I doubted he would allow me to go home every hour to feed the baby. I knew I was going to need a ****** pump but I wasn’t sure which one to buy. I looked at all the top brands and finally decided on a middle of the road ****** pump. It was reputable and got some good customer feedback and the price seemed reasonable. How disappointed I was!
It took me close to an hour each time I used it, just to get enough milk out for one feeding. Also, it was very loud and very uncomfortable. I got so frustrated with it I almost threw it away. Instead, I decided to put it in the shelf and I ordered a Medela In Style ****** pump. I had read about the Medela In Style when I had been reasearching pumps earlier but decided that it was just too expensive.
Thank goodness I bought it. It is an amazing pump. It utilizes a style of pumping that mimics a baby’s suckling. The suction is very fast and light to begin with, just like a baby. Then it slows down but uses a stronger suction. I get enough for a feeding after 10-15 minutes, depending on how full I am. Also, the ****** cups are super comfortable and don’t dig into my skin. The collection system is great and the milk very rarely drips during collection.
The Medela In Style ****** pump is not perfect. It is a little loud for my taste and I wish it was cheaper, but other than that it is incredible. My main advice to any mom looking for a ****** pump is to …
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When I first realized I was pregnant with our second child, my first thought was how was I going to be able to breastfeed this baby. I had just gotten into a pretty comfortable groove at work and although my boss was great about making my schedule flexible, I doubted he would allow me to go home every hour to feed the baby. I knew I was going to need a ****** pump but I wasn’t sure which one to buy. I looked at all the top brands and finally decided on a middle of the road ****** pump. It was reputable and got some good customer feedback and the price seemed reasonable. How disappointed I was!
It took me close to an hour each time I used it, just to get enough milk out for one feeding. Also, it was very loud and very uncomfortable. I got so frustrated with it I almost threw it away. Instead, I decided to put it in the shelf and I ordered a Medela In Style ****** pump. I had read about the Medela In Style when I had been reasearching pumps earlier but decided that it was just too expensive.
Thank goodness I bought it. It is an amazing pump. It utilizes a style of pumping that mimics a baby’s suckling. The suction is very fast and light to begin with, just like a baby. Then it slows down but uses a stronger suction. I get enough for a feeding after 10-15 minutes, depending on how full I am. Also, the ****** cups are super comfortable and don’t dig into my skin. The collection system is great and the milk very rarely drips during collection.
The Medela In Style ****** pump is not perfect. It is a little loud for my taste and I wish it was cheaper, but other than that it is incredible. My main advice to any mom looking for a ****** pump is to …
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Ashley Kate asked:
There are some surrogacy arrangements that include having the surrogate pump ****** milk after the child’s birth, if it is something she can do and essentially become a ****** feeding surrogate. There are, of course, differing opinions of the topic of ****** milk and surrogate babies. It can be actually be very healthy for the baby and beneficial to everyone involved as studies show that the nutritional benefits for the infant are overwhelming.
However, the process of pumping milk is very time consuming because as a rule of thumb the surrogate will have to express the milk approximately every three hours or there is a risk that the milk will run dry. In this case it includes having to pump the milk throughout the night so the surrogate mother will have to awaken several times during the night in order to pump the milk. So while ****** milk and surrogate babies go together well it can be quite a bit of additional work for the surrogate mothers.
Sometimes surrogate mothers have problems trying to pump mile as in the beginning your body produces colostrum, a rather oily and thick substance that isn’t milk but contains important antibodies that are designed to help the baby, however it can sometimes be impossible to use a ****** pump to extract it. It may take up to a week for the mother’s milk to come in and during that time she will still have to continue to attempt to pump it, every three hours, or there is a good chance that the milk may not come in at all. So while ****** milk and surrogate babies are an ideal match it can be an extremely difficult task for a surrogate mother.
It is important that the surrogate and the intended parents realize that a quality grade ****** pump is always the best choice. They are available for both rent and sale at most medical supply companies and sometimes the hospitals will offer them as well and normally the intended parents are the ones that cover the cost of the pump. When considering the use of ****** milk and surrogate babies quality is the most important aspect so if you have a high grade ****** milk pump that you have used with previous pregnancies then you may certainly continue to use that same pump.
Even though it is considered illegal to sell ****** milk the new parents should cover any costs that may be associated with the expressing and/or shipping of the milk. Some of the surrogate mothers receive some type of compensation for their time and effort involved with this pumping; however, others view it as a gift of health that they are giving for the baby’s overall well being. While ****** milk and surrogate babies are certainly a good choice not all surrogacy arrangements will actually deal with this process of pumping milk. It is a personal choice that should be left up to the new parents.
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There are some surrogacy arrangements that include having the surrogate pump ****** milk after the child’s birth, if it is something she can do and essentially become a ****** feeding surrogate. There are, of course, differing opinions of the topic of ****** milk and surrogate babies. It can be actually be very healthy for the baby and beneficial to everyone involved as studies show that the nutritional benefits for the infant are overwhelming.
However, the process of pumping milk is very time consuming because as a rule of thumb the surrogate will have to express the milk approximately every three hours or there is a risk that the milk will run dry. In this case it includes having to pump the milk throughout the night so the surrogate mother will have to awaken several times during the night in order to pump the milk. So while ****** milk and surrogate babies go together well it can be quite a bit of additional work for the surrogate mothers.
Sometimes surrogate mothers have problems trying to pump mile as in the beginning your body produces colostrum, a rather oily and thick substance that isn’t milk but contains important antibodies that are designed to help the baby, however it can sometimes be impossible to use a ****** pump to extract it. It may take up to a week for the mother’s milk to come in and during that time she will still have to continue to attempt to pump it, every three hours, or there is a good chance that the milk may not come in at all. So while ****** milk and surrogate babies are an ideal match it can be an extremely difficult task for a surrogate mother.
It is important that the surrogate and the intended parents realize that a quality grade ****** pump is always the best choice. They are available for both rent and sale at most medical supply companies and sometimes the hospitals will offer them as well and normally the intended parents are the ones that cover the cost of the pump. When considering the use of ****** milk and surrogate babies quality is the most important aspect so if you have a high grade ****** milk pump that you have used with previous pregnancies then you may certainly continue to use that same pump.
Even though it is considered illegal to sell ****** milk the new parents should cover any costs that may be associated with the expressing and/or shipping of the milk. Some of the surrogate mothers receive some type of compensation for their time and effort involved with this pumping; however, others view it as a gift of health that they are giving for the baby’s overall well being. While ****** milk and surrogate babies are certainly a good choice not all surrogacy arrangements will actually deal with this process of pumping milk. It is a personal choice that should be left up to the new parents.
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Deirdre Morris asked:
Breastfeeding and Pain
Many women are led to believe that pain is part of the breastfeeding story and some new mothers experience excruciating pain in their ******* and *******.
Because even many professionals believe that pain is par for the course when help is sought to support breastfeeding, pumping or just getting on with it is often the advice we get. As a result mothers continue to suffer while being concerned about weight-gain and bonding with their baby.
Breastfeeding Without Pain
The truth is that pain is not part and parcel of breastfeeding. Your body was designed specifically to feed your baby with your *******. You baby was designed to be able to access your milk with his mouth.
Pain is your body’s way of letting you know that something is not quite right. Oftentimes it is the nature of the latch that is off in some way. And establishing a deep latch is a skill that needs to be learned by baby and mom. Or it could be the angle at which you are bringing your baby to the ******.
Even though breastfeeding is natural, it is a skill with many different components. Thankfully we can learn them and teach them to our baby so that joy in breastfeeding becomes our experience.
Breastfeeding Support
In order to experience breastfeeding success without pain, it is necessary to have the support of people who believe this is possible and can show you step by step how to achieve a pain-free latch and a beautiful breastfeeding experience with ease and joy.
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Breastfeeding and Pain
Many women are led to believe that pain is part of the breastfeeding story and some new mothers experience excruciating pain in their ******* and *******.
Because even many professionals believe that pain is par for the course when help is sought to support breastfeeding, pumping or just getting on with it is often the advice we get. As a result mothers continue to suffer while being concerned about weight-gain and bonding with their baby.
Breastfeeding Without Pain
The truth is that pain is not part and parcel of breastfeeding. Your body was designed specifically to feed your baby with your *******. You baby was designed to be able to access your milk with his mouth.
Pain is your body’s way of letting you know that something is not quite right. Oftentimes it is the nature of the latch that is off in some way. And establishing a deep latch is a skill that needs to be learned by baby and mom. Or it could be the angle at which you are bringing your baby to the ******.
Even though breastfeeding is natural, it is a skill with many different components. Thankfully we can learn them and teach them to our baby so that joy in breastfeeding becomes our experience.
Breastfeeding Support
In order to experience breastfeeding success without pain, it is necessary to have the support of people who believe this is possible and can show you step by step how to achieve a pain-free latch and a beautiful breastfeeding experience with ease and joy.
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Lisa Fidelis asked:
Creating the right environment for your child can be a difficult task. But, it can also be a lot of fun. Starting by decorating your baby’s nursery, you get to use your creativity and incorporate some of the fun spirit that you possess.
Decorating baby’s nursery is one of those tasks that parents look forward to in planning for baby’s arrival. Choosing the colours and the theme for the room is part of the fun. Should you choose yellow so that it doesn’t matter if you have a girl or boy, or should you go with a bright red, white and blue theme? In today’s world the parents often know beforehand whether they are having a girl or boy, so choosing colours appropriately is a lot easier. But if you choose not to know the *** of your baby before its born, choosing a colour that will be appropriate for either is a wise decision. Although blue may be suitable for a girl, pink is definitely not a colour any boy in today’s world would welcome.
Before choosing the colour you wish for your baby’s room, selecting a theme may inspire your choice. Should you go for an animal theme, an underwater fish theme, a cartoon character theme, a Victorian baby theme, or whatever-the choices are endless. It is a very personal decision, but there are a few things that you must consider with any choice you make. Your theme should fit in with the rest of the house. For example if your house has a decided country feel to it, it may not be wise to choose a really modern theme for your baby’s nursery. Perhaps in that case baby animals, a Victorian theme, a cloud theme, or even a neutral gingham theme may be more appropriate.
You also need to consider having enough storage when outfitting the room. You will need storage for diapers, toys, books, clothes, etc. Shelving and storage cubes are great solutions for this. Even consider using an adult dresser as a change table. You can buy change pads to sit on the top of the dresser. Adult dressers are usually at an appropriate height for changing baby and can store a lot of clothes and diaper change items in the drawers out of sight. This will also allow for a less cluttered environment and the dresser can grow with the child. Other storage solutions for out of sight clutter could be a trunk or toy chest. Check with your local hardware centre for other storage ideas.
When deciding on furniture for the baby’s room, it is a good idea to choose items that are convertible and can grow with your child. Like the dresser mentioned above, other items that can convert to the baby’s growing needs will be less expensive in the long run. A crib that converts into a youth bed is a good investment. Having a rocking chair for mom in the room that will be a stable item in the child’s environment as he/she grows is also a good choice. Expandable book shelves that go from holding stuffed animals for baby, to books and CD’s in later years can also be money savers. The good news is that you should be able to find all of these convertible items in any theme you choose.
It is a good idea to use easy-to-remove decorating items in the baby’s room to allow for easy redecoration as the child grows. You can use removable stickers on the walls, easy to replace (an inexpensive) themed curtains, artwork, rugs and throw pillows. A young boy’s love of trucks can soon change to a zest for hockey or baseball and you need to be quick to adapt for their changing interests.
You also need to keep safety in mind when choosing items for baby’s room. Tall cabinets will be irresistible for a child to climb. Make sure wall shelves are securely hung so that if child hangs on them they won’t come down. Use low shelves as much as possible so the child can easily reach their toys. For really young children take care to use electrical outlet safety plugs. Also use easily cleanable materials as little hands can be sticky and messy. You can use theme appropriate slip-covers on chairs for easy removal at cleaning time.
It is fun for the parents to create an initial environment for their new arrival, but you need to be flexible as the child grows. Remember it is their environment and the room should reflect the child’s interests. To help the child learn and grow, the room should encourage their creativity. A great room for a child needs to be inspiring for the child, as well as be fun and functional.
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Creating the right environment for your child can be a difficult task. But, it can also be a lot of fun. Starting by decorating your baby’s nursery, you get to use your creativity and incorporate some of the fun spirit that you possess.
Decorating baby’s nursery is one of those tasks that parents look forward to in planning for baby’s arrival. Choosing the colours and the theme for the room is part of the fun. Should you choose yellow so that it doesn’t matter if you have a girl or boy, or should you go with a bright red, white and blue theme? In today’s world the parents often know beforehand whether they are having a girl or boy, so choosing colours appropriately is a lot easier. But if you choose not to know the *** of your baby before its born, choosing a colour that will be appropriate for either is a wise decision. Although blue may be suitable for a girl, pink is definitely not a colour any boy in today’s world would welcome.
Before choosing the colour you wish for your baby’s room, selecting a theme may inspire your choice. Should you go for an animal theme, an underwater fish theme, a cartoon character theme, a Victorian baby theme, or whatever-the choices are endless. It is a very personal decision, but there are a few things that you must consider with any choice you make. Your theme should fit in with the rest of the house. For example if your house has a decided country feel to it, it may not be wise to choose a really modern theme for your baby’s nursery. Perhaps in that case baby animals, a Victorian theme, a cloud theme, or even a neutral gingham theme may be more appropriate.
You also need to consider having enough storage when outfitting the room. You will need storage for diapers, toys, books, clothes, etc. Shelving and storage cubes are great solutions for this. Even consider using an adult dresser as a change table. You can buy change pads to sit on the top of the dresser. Adult dressers are usually at an appropriate height for changing baby and can store a lot of clothes and diaper change items in the drawers out of sight. This will also allow for a less cluttered environment and the dresser can grow with the child. Other storage solutions for out of sight clutter could be a trunk or toy chest. Check with your local hardware centre for other storage ideas.
When deciding on furniture for the baby’s room, it is a good idea to choose items that are convertible and can grow with your child. Like the dresser mentioned above, other items that can convert to the baby’s growing needs will be less expensive in the long run. A crib that converts into a youth bed is a good investment. Having a rocking chair for mom in the room that will be a stable item in the child’s environment as he/she grows is also a good choice. Expandable book shelves that go from holding stuffed animals for baby, to books and CD’s in later years can also be money savers. The good news is that you should be able to find all of these convertible items in any theme you choose.
It is a good idea to use easy-to-remove decorating items in the baby’s room to allow for easy redecoration as the child grows. You can use removable stickers on the walls, easy to replace (an inexpensive) themed curtains, artwork, rugs and throw pillows. A young boy’s love of trucks can soon change to a zest for hockey or baseball and you need to be quick to adapt for their changing interests.
You also need to keep safety in mind when choosing items for baby’s room. Tall cabinets will be irresistible for a child to climb. Make sure wall shelves are securely hung so that if child hangs on them they won’t come down. Use low shelves as much as possible so the child can easily reach their toys. For really young children take care to use electrical outlet safety plugs. Also use easily cleanable materials as little hands can be sticky and messy. You can use theme appropriate slip-covers on chairs for easy removal at cleaning time.
It is fun for the parents to create an initial environment for their new arrival, but you need to be flexible as the child grows. Remember it is their environment and the room should reflect the child’s interests. To help the child learn and grow, the room should encourage their creativity. A great room for a child needs to be inspiring for the child, as well as be fun and functional.
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sweetbaby0809 asked:
I am currently 35 weeks pregnant and wondering how does a double electric breast pump work? Does it stay on my breast by itself or do I need to hold it? Do I pump both breasts at the same time? How do I stay covered up for privacy while pumping?
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I am currently 35 weeks pregnant and wondering how does a double electric breast pump work? Does it stay on my breast by itself or do I need to hold it? Do I pump both breasts at the same time? How do I stay covered up for privacy while pumping?
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Amy Walsko asked:
Congratulations on making one of the best decisions for your baby’s life and overall health. Breastfeeding cannot compare to formula, considering it contains antibodies, organic nutrition and healing properties. Many women choose to pump for a variety of reasons; some need to return to work while others want to give their spouse the ability to share in the feeding experience. There are many ****** pumps to choose from on the market, but only one brand has made itself a solid name. The Medela style pump ****** pump has outstanding reviews and makes pumping easy and enjoyable.
The Medela Style allows you to pump on both ******* simultaneously. The set comes with a few bottles that do not contain BPA but they typically do not come with *******. The bottles are small, so you may want to hand wash them as opposed to the dishwasher. Although they are dishwasher safe, they are small and can easily get blown away from the powerful water.
The set comes with a built in storage area to keep the milk cold while you travel. It has three separate ice packs that are designed to fit perfectly around the bottles. The bottle compartment also comes with plastic walls to keep the bottles from tipping.
There are many settings on the pump itself. You have the option of pumping slow or faster and the ******* strength can be adjusted as well. These two options make it easy to find a setting that makes pumping enjoyable and efficient.
The set also comes with tubing, ****** shields and small little flaps, called membranes. The shields that come with the Medela Style pump are the average size, so you may need to purchase another set if you need something smaller or a bit larger.
Medela pumps are a top of the line ****** pump. They have a proven track record by hundreds of thousands of women. They typically retail for just under $300 but many times you can find them cheaper or use a coupon to get an added discount.
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Congratulations on making one of the best decisions for your baby’s life and overall health. Breastfeeding cannot compare to formula, considering it contains antibodies, organic nutrition and healing properties. Many women choose to pump for a variety of reasons; some need to return to work while others want to give their spouse the ability to share in the feeding experience. There are many ****** pumps to choose from on the market, but only one brand has made itself a solid name. The Medela style pump ****** pump has outstanding reviews and makes pumping easy and enjoyable.
The Medela Style allows you to pump on both ******* simultaneously. The set comes with a few bottles that do not contain BPA but they typically do not come with *******. The bottles are small, so you may want to hand wash them as opposed to the dishwasher. Although they are dishwasher safe, they are small and can easily get blown away from the powerful water.
The set comes with a built in storage area to keep the milk cold while you travel. It has three separate ice packs that are designed to fit perfectly around the bottles. The bottle compartment also comes with plastic walls to keep the bottles from tipping.
There are many settings on the pump itself. You have the option of pumping slow or faster and the ******* strength can be adjusted as well. These two options make it easy to find a setting that makes pumping enjoyable and efficient.
The set also comes with tubing, ****** shields and small little flaps, called membranes. The shields that come with the Medela Style pump are the average size, so you may need to purchase another set if you need something smaller or a bit larger.
Medela pumps are a top of the line ****** pump. They have a proven track record by hundreds of thousands of women. They typically retail for just under $300 but many times you can find them cheaper or use a coupon to get an added discount.
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Anita Blake asked:
Pain from Raynaud’s Syndrome during breastfeeding is reported to be so intense it has been likened to a “vise clamping around the nipples”. Is it any wonder that women who suffer from this disorder temporarily stop breastfeeding and resort to expressing ****** milk into a bottle for their babies until the pain subsides?
All in the Head?
There are many possible causes of breastfeeding pain, but Raynaud’s Syndrome, a disorder that affects 20% of women of childbearing age, has only recently been recognized as one possible cause of painful ******* during breastfeeding. The association between Raynaud’s Syndrome and breastfeeding was first reported in the early 1970′s, when it was described as “psychosomatic sore nipples”, implying that the cause of the pain is more a negative association to breastfeeding rather than a real, physiologic disorder.
Is Raynauld’s Syndrome to Blame?
When a woman reports pain during breastfeeding, lactation consultants will usually start out by ruling out other possible causes: the baby’s mouth clamping down on the nipple, improper positioning, or improper latching of the baby’s mouth. Once these other possible causes are ruled out, a Raynaud’s Phenomenon test, which includes exposure to sudden cold temperatures, is carried out, to see whether this would trigger blanching or any other color changes and pain in the *******. If this test is positive, then Raynaud’s Syndrome becomes a strong suspect for breastfeeding pain.
Women who complain of the strong pain are sometimes misdiagnosed as suffering from Candida albicans infection and repeated inappropriate treatment with topical antifungal creams is not unusual for these breastfeeding mothers.
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Interestingly, there are ongoing discussions in the medical community about the relationship between a history of ****** surgery and use of ****** implants vis-a-vis the onset of Raynaud’s Syndrome and other auto-immune disorders.
Get Quick Help
When women experience Raynaud’s Syndrome breastfeeding problems, it is important to seek treatment promptly in order to allow them to return to happily breastfeeding their babies as soon as possible.
The good news is that Raynaud’s Syndrome breastfeeding pain is considered to be a highly-treatable condition.
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Pain from Raynaud’s Syndrome during breastfeeding is reported to be so intense it has been likened to a “vise clamping around the nipples”. Is it any wonder that women who suffer from this disorder temporarily stop breastfeeding and resort to expressing ****** milk into a bottle for their babies until the pain subsides?
All in the Head?
There are many possible causes of breastfeeding pain, but Raynaud’s Syndrome, a disorder that affects 20% of women of childbearing age, has only recently been recognized as one possible cause of painful ******* during breastfeeding. The association between Raynaud’s Syndrome and breastfeeding was first reported in the early 1970′s, when it was described as “psychosomatic sore nipples”, implying that the cause of the pain is more a negative association to breastfeeding rather than a real, physiologic disorder.
Is Raynauld’s Syndrome to Blame?
When a woman reports pain during breastfeeding, lactation consultants will usually start out by ruling out other possible causes: the baby’s mouth clamping down on the nipple, improper positioning, or improper latching of the baby’s mouth. Once these other possible causes are ruled out, a Raynaud’s Phenomenon test, which includes exposure to sudden cold temperatures, is carried out, to see whether this would trigger blanching or any other color changes and pain in the *******. If this test is positive, then Raynaud’s Syndrome becomes a strong suspect for breastfeeding pain.
Women who complain of the strong pain are sometimes misdiagnosed as suffering from Candida albicans infection and repeated inappropriate treatment with topical antifungal creams is not unusual for these breastfeeding mothers.
Possible Links
Interestingly, there are ongoing discussions in the medical community about the relationship between a history of ****** surgery and use of ****** implants vis-a-vis the onset of Raynaud’s Syndrome and other auto-immune disorders.
Get Quick Help
When women experience Raynaud’s Syndrome breastfeeding problems, it is important to seek treatment promptly in order to allow them to return to happily breastfeeding their babies as soon as possible.
The good news is that Raynaud’s Syndrome breastfeeding pain is considered to be a highly-treatable condition.
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Lenith Hinaloc asked:
“Malnutrition caused by poor child feeding practices claims over 10 times as many lives as actual famine,” says researcher William Chandler. “Coupled with diarrheal dehydration, malnutrition is the leading killer in the world.” Often, the ‘poor feeding practices’ begin in infancy.
Breast milk is the ideal food for most infants because it contains all the needed nutrients. It is easily and rapidly digested. It is always fresh and at the right temperature. It contains antibodies that protect and help the baby to build up resistance to infections. Breast-feeding also provides an infant with loving attention, essential to emotional development.
As women take on secular jobs, however, breast-feeding declines in many developing countries. Consequently, many African babies are fed powdered formulas. Such formulas are nutritious when correctly prepared under sanitary conditions. “In poor areas of the world, however,” reported Time magazine, “that is sometimes impossible. Mothers may unknowingly mix powdered formula with contaminated water or, to save money, dilute it too much.” The results can be deadly.
Queen, a Nigerian mother of seven, recalls that hospital nurses introduced her babies to bottle-feeding right from the start. Queen continued the procedure at home. However, her six children all suffered from serious and repeated diarrhea—one almost died. Her husband says: “We realized that our sixth child was being infected through the feeding bottle, so we stopped using it, and she recovered. Now Queen is breast-feeding our seventh child during its first few months.”
The message? Put your baby to the ****** as soon as possible! Eat a balanced diet yourself so that you can produce healthy milk. A side benefit of breast-feeding is that it tends to delay the onset of menstruation after the birth of a baby. It is thus called nature’s contraceptive.
Feed Them Right!
Sometimes, though, African children are fed ****** milk exclusively well into their 18th month of life. “When weaned,” says William Chandler, “many children are given adult foods they cannot chew or digest, or that are unnourished.”
UNICEF’s office in Côte d’Ivoire produced a poster that advises mothers: “After five months, more than the ******.” Mother’s milk should be supplemented by fruit, cereals, and vegetables that have been cooked and strained and that are thus soft enough to be chewed and swallowed by an infant. A Nigerian mother named Ijeoma breast-fed each of her four children during their first four months. She continued breast-feeding for up to 12 months, gradually replacing it by spoon- or bottle-fed meals of fruit juices, pap, and other preparations. She observed strict hygiene in preparing meals. The result? Her children have grown up healthy and have had few infections.
As the child grows, a balanced diet will help him stay healthy. A meal of only carbohydrates, such as yams, cassava, or polished rice, will not provide sufficient nutrition. His body also needs proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which are found in meat, eggs, milk, beans, corn, and a variety of vegetables and fruits.
Important too is how food is handled and stored. It may seem tempting to use spoilable food that has been left standing unrefrigerated for a couple of days, but do not use it! “Contaminated food is frequently unsafe and may lead to repeated attacks of diarrhea and other infectious diseases.” Therefore, (1) wash your hands before touching or preparing foods. (2) Eat food immediately after it is cooked—don’t let it stand for long at room temperature. (3) Keep your kitchen, your cooking utensils, your clothes, and yourself clean and tidy at all times.—World Health magazine.
Germs and parasites abound in polluted water. So filter or boil water before using it. Rinse eating utensils with boiling water, and wash your hands before handling food.
Indeed, perhaps the simplest health safeguard is to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. In developing lands, though, this can be a real challenge.
A survey of developing lands revealed that in Latin America, the majority of mothers want no more children. “Only in Africa did a decided minority of the women have this view.”—State of the World 1985, Worldwatch Institute.
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“Malnutrition caused by poor child feeding practices claims over 10 times as many lives as actual famine,” says researcher William Chandler. “Coupled with diarrheal dehydration, malnutrition is the leading killer in the world.” Often, the ‘poor feeding practices’ begin in infancy.
Breast milk is the ideal food for most infants because it contains all the needed nutrients. It is easily and rapidly digested. It is always fresh and at the right temperature. It contains antibodies that protect and help the baby to build up resistance to infections. Breast-feeding also provides an infant with loving attention, essential to emotional development.
As women take on secular jobs, however, breast-feeding declines in many developing countries. Consequently, many African babies are fed powdered formulas. Such formulas are nutritious when correctly prepared under sanitary conditions. “In poor areas of the world, however,” reported Time magazine, “that is sometimes impossible. Mothers may unknowingly mix powdered formula with contaminated water or, to save money, dilute it too much.” The results can be deadly.
Queen, a Nigerian mother of seven, recalls that hospital nurses introduced her babies to bottle-feeding right from the start. Queen continued the procedure at home. However, her six children all suffered from serious and repeated diarrhea—one almost died. Her husband says: “We realized that our sixth child was being infected through the feeding bottle, so we stopped using it, and she recovered. Now Queen is breast-feeding our seventh child during its first few months.”
The message? Put your baby to the ****** as soon as possible! Eat a balanced diet yourself so that you can produce healthy milk. A side benefit of breast-feeding is that it tends to delay the onset of menstruation after the birth of a baby. It is thus called nature’s contraceptive.
Feed Them Right!
Sometimes, though, African children are fed ****** milk exclusively well into their 18th month of life. “When weaned,” says William Chandler, “many children are given adult foods they cannot chew or digest, or that are unnourished.”
UNICEF’s office in Côte d’Ivoire produced a poster that advises mothers: “After five months, more than the ******.” Mother’s milk should be supplemented by fruit, cereals, and vegetables that have been cooked and strained and that are thus soft enough to be chewed and swallowed by an infant. A Nigerian mother named Ijeoma breast-fed each of her four children during their first four months. She continued breast-feeding for up to 12 months, gradually replacing it by spoon- or bottle-fed meals of fruit juices, pap, and other preparations. She observed strict hygiene in preparing meals. The result? Her children have grown up healthy and have had few infections.
As the child grows, a balanced diet will help him stay healthy. A meal of only carbohydrates, such as yams, cassava, or polished rice, will not provide sufficient nutrition. His body also needs proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which are found in meat, eggs, milk, beans, corn, and a variety of vegetables and fruits.
Important too is how food is handled and stored. It may seem tempting to use spoilable food that has been left standing unrefrigerated for a couple of days, but do not use it! “Contaminated food is frequently unsafe and may lead to repeated attacks of diarrhea and other infectious diseases.” Therefore, (1) wash your hands before touching or preparing foods. (2) Eat food immediately after it is cooked—don’t let it stand for long at room temperature. (3) Keep your kitchen, your cooking utensils, your clothes, and yourself clean and tidy at all times.—World Health magazine.
Germs and parasites abound in polluted water. So filter or boil water before using it. Rinse eating utensils with boiling water, and wash your hands before handling food.
Indeed, perhaps the simplest health safeguard is to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. In developing lands, though, this can be a real challenge.
A survey of developing lands revealed that in Latin America, the majority of mothers want no more children. “Only in Africa did a decided minority of the women have this view.”—State of the World 1985, Worldwatch Institute.
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Yes, we guys are usually an open book to nearly any woman around. Or so we let you think
Seriously, there’s usually quite a bit you can figure out about us from just a glance in our direction, but there are SOME secrets we keep amongst ourselves, particularly when it comes to relationships. While they are many in number, here are 7 “secrets” that make a woman super attractive in our eyes.
1. Intelligence: Possibly the number one mis-conception is that all men are looking for a dumb ***** and an easy lay. Admittedly, sometimes we that is all we’re looking for, depending on the occasion (we’re not looking for a wifey in the club.) However, what we are truly searching for 90% of the time is a woman that is an intellectual match that we can talk to (talk?!!?) Yes you read that right, we do want you to be smart, in fact it can be a real turn on if you are smartER than us. Just don’t let anybody know we said that!
2. Personality: “She’s got a great personality” is guy code for “She’s ugly but . . .” True enough, but in reality we do want you to have a great personality; it completes the package. Just as a you want a guy that makes you laugh, we want a girl we can laugh with.
3. Not Into Sports: The 8 hour couch potato with a bag of Doritos in one hand and a beer in the other is an all too often used stereotype. Sure, some of us love a game of football, baseball, or F1, but many of us just aren’t into the whole sports thing. If you’re not into sports either, that’s great to us.
4. Looks: Megan Fox, Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie; these are widely considered to be the epitome of the perfect woman. While it’s hard to deny that woman like them are attractive in our eyes, every guy has his own personal criteria as to what’s “beautiful,” and many times looking like a perfect barbie doll isn’t it. In fact, most of us like a little meat on our women. A bit of booty can go a long way.
5. Bigger Looks: An ample chest can get our attention, but is nowhere near as important as a pretty face. Despite where you see our eyes go, we really are talking to you and not your chest during a conversation.
6. Sex: If you can rock our bed that’s fantastic. But if that’s all you can do we’re going to get bored really quick. Men love woman who are great to be with in and out of bed. After all, *** is all about communication between partners for mutual satisfaction; meaning that if you don’t know every position in the book, that’s OK because we can learn together. But if you don’t know how to speak our language (metaphorically speaking) that’s a bit more difficult to over come.
7. Communication: We like it when you talk. We really do. Even if we sometimes space out when you start talking about the latest Twilight movie/book, we do like to listen to what you have to say. Even if we don’t show it. Sometimes we just like to hear the sound of your voice, it comforts us, turns us on, and so much more.
7.1 Bonus Secret: We won’t admit this to anybody else, but we like Twilight too. So if you want to talk about how “Edward shouldn’t have . . .” we’re game, it just might be better to do it in private so our less Twilight-inclined friends don’t feel left out (code for: “or laugh at us.”)
So there you go, confirmation that men actually do want in a woman many of the same things you want in a man. It just takes a little more prodding for us to admit it.
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Yes, we guys are usually an open book to nearly any woman around. Or so we let you think
Seriously, there’s usually quite a bit you can figure out about us from just a glance in our direction, but there are SOME secrets we keep amongst ourselves, particularly when it comes to relationships. While they are many in number, here are 7 “secrets” that make a woman super attractive in our eyes.1. Intelligence: Possibly the number one mis-conception is that all men are looking for a dumb ***** and an easy lay. Admittedly, sometimes we that is all we’re looking for, depending on the occasion (we’re not looking for a wifey in the club.) However, what we are truly searching for 90% of the time is a woman that is an intellectual match that we can talk to (talk?!!?) Yes you read that right, we do want you to be smart, in fact it can be a real turn on if you are smartER than us. Just don’t let anybody know we said that!
2. Personality: “She’s got a great personality” is guy code for “She’s ugly but . . .” True enough, but in reality we do want you to have a great personality; it completes the package. Just as a you want a guy that makes you laugh, we want a girl we can laugh with.
3. Not Into Sports: The 8 hour couch potato with a bag of Doritos in one hand and a beer in the other is an all too often used stereotype. Sure, some of us love a game of football, baseball, or F1, but many of us just aren’t into the whole sports thing. If you’re not into sports either, that’s great to us.
4. Looks: Megan Fox, Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie; these are widely considered to be the epitome of the perfect woman. While it’s hard to deny that woman like them are attractive in our eyes, every guy has his own personal criteria as to what’s “beautiful,” and many times looking like a perfect barbie doll isn’t it. In fact, most of us like a little meat on our women. A bit of booty can go a long way.
5. Bigger Looks: An ample chest can get our attention, but is nowhere near as important as a pretty face. Despite where you see our eyes go, we really are talking to you and not your chest during a conversation.
6. Sex: If you can rock our bed that’s fantastic. But if that’s all you can do we’re going to get bored really quick. Men love woman who are great to be with in and out of bed. After all, *** is all about communication between partners for mutual satisfaction; meaning that if you don’t know every position in the book, that’s OK because we can learn together. But if you don’t know how to speak our language (metaphorically speaking) that’s a bit more difficult to over come.
7. Communication: We like it when you talk. We really do. Even if we sometimes space out when you start talking about the latest Twilight movie/book, we do like to listen to what you have to say. Even if we don’t show it. Sometimes we just like to hear the sound of your voice, it comforts us, turns us on, and so much more.
7.1 Bonus Secret: We won’t admit this to anybody else, but we like Twilight too. So if you want to talk about how “Edward shouldn’t have . . .” we’re game, it just might be better to do it in private so our less Twilight-inclined friends don’t feel left out (code for: “or laugh at us.”)
So there you go, confirmation that men actually do want in a woman many of the same things you want in a man. It just takes a little more prodding for us to admit it.
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