How to compare the nutrition between infant milk and regular milk?


Posted December 16th, 2009 by admin 5 Comments »
nutrition
RN asked:


I have a 13-month daughter and I’d like to give her a regular milk, but I don’t know how to compare the nutrition. Can somebody tell me the easiest way to do that and also if possible pls mention the milk brand?

Is it necessary to give my baby vitamins if I take prenatals while breastfeeding?


Posted November 2nd, 2009 by admin 7 Comments »
vitamins
☆Lindsey & Jackson☆ asked:


I breastfeed and I take a prenatal that has everything in it, including vitamin D. I also take an extra chewable calcium supplement. Is it necessary for me to give him extra vitamins?
I also take my son outside in the sun for a few minutes a few times a week to get the vitamin D from the sun.

What vitamins are good for a breastfeeding mother to take?


Posted October 27th, 2009 by admin 8 Comments »
vitamins
jason’s mommy asked:


i’d like to start taking vitamins for not only my benefit, but my son’s as well. i know i could just take a multi-vitamin, but im sure there are more specific options out the there. what are some of the best choices for a breastfeeding women in her 20’s? thanks so much.

What vitamins do you take after delivering baby?


Posted October 24th, 2009 by admin 9 Comments »
vitamins
luv my baby girl asked:


My doctor said I can continue taking prenatal vitamins or switch to another vitamin if I want after I have the baby (due in 8 days) so I’m wondering what most moms do? If you don’t stay with the prenatal vitamins, which ones do you take?

What memory supplement is safe to take while breastfeeding?


Posted July 26th, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
health supplement
EAG asked:


I have problems remembering things since I gave birth to my baby. Has anyone ever used a supplements to help them with memory loss that were recommended by their health care provider that is safe while breastfeeding?

Thanks!

What kinds of health problems can a newborn face if the mother had a poor diet, and didn’t take her vitamins?


Posted June 3rd, 2009 by admin 10 Comments »
health vitamins
eileen d asked:


My 19 year old friend had her baby the other day. She has ADD, and learning problems (not too bright). Her whole pregnancy all she ate was McDonald’s, and she wouldn’t take her vitamins. I just heard the baby has completely failed 3 hearing tests already. Could it be deafness, autism? I always hear you need to eat healthy, but are these the kinds of things that go wrong when you don’t.

can i take a diet supplement while i am breast feeding?


Posted March 25th, 2009 by admin 9 Comments »
diet supplement
shannon1420 asked:


i need a little help loosing weight is it safe for the baby if i take a weight loss supplement while breast feeding?

Can a 7 week old baby eat rice cereal to supplement his formula diet?


Posted March 6th, 2009 by admin 14 Comments »
diet supplement
daniel k asked:


My son is 7 weeks old. He weighs 17 ibs/10 oz and is 26″ long. He is a very big for his age. He eats 8 oz about every 3-4 hours. We are going through formula like crazy. Can we give him some kind of cereal to supplement his diet?

Should I be taking any vitamin supplements for myself while breastfeeding?


Posted February 22nd, 2009 by admin 6 Comments »
vitamin supplements
XED asked:


I was thinking about calcium and magnesium supplements in addition to my dha and prenatal vitamin. Is this dangerous for baby?

How long should i be giving my baby vitamins & iron supplements?


Posted February 14th, 2009 by admin 5 Comments »
vitamins supplements
wallabygold asked:


my baby was born premature at 32 weeks gestation, he is now 13 weeks. How long do i need to give him vitamin & iron supplements? I am breastfeeding and have just started supplementing a feed a day with formula.