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Problems you may encounter

Although women have nursed their babies for centuries, breastfeeding doesn't always come easily. Many women face difficulties early on. Some of the most common problems you may encounter in the first six weeks include:

• Engorgement: an overfull breast
• Sore nipples
• Mastitis: a breast infection

Don't suffer in silence. Call a lactation consultant or your doctor (especially if you think you may have a breast infection) if your physical discomfort is getting in the way of nursing properly.

What you may be feeling

Some women adjust to breastfeeding easily, encountering no major physical or emotional hurdles. But many new moms find it hard to learn — so if you're feeling discouraged, you're not the only one.

It's normal to feel overwhelmed by your baby's constant demands in the beginning. If you feel like giving up (or just want professional advice), consider calling an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). These experts in the art of breastfeeding will watch you nurse your baby and make recommendations. You can also talk to your doctor or midwife about any health concerns that may be getting in the way of successful breastfeeding.

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How to get comfortable

Since feedings can take up to 40 minutes, pick a cozy spot for nursing. Hold your baby in a position that won't leave your arms and back sore. It works well to support the back of your baby's head with your hand, but the position you choose really depends on what's comfortable for you. If you're sitting, a nursing pillow can be a big help in supporting your baby. Don't feed until you and your baby are comfortable because you'll be sitting (or lying) in that position for a while.

What you should eat

A normal healthy diet is all you need while you're nursing. Experts used to recommend that nursing moms get an extra 400 to 500 calories a day, but new research shows that you don't need that calorie boost, says breastfeeding expert Kathleen Huggins, author of The Nursing Mother's Companion. You'll want to maintain a well-balanced diet for your own health, but you don't need to follow complicated dietary rules to successfully nurse your baby.

You may want to limit caffeine, and avoid chocolate, spicy foods, and other irritants that get into breast milk and can bother your baby. Be sure to drink lots of fluids — the oxytocin released by your body while you breastfeed will make you thirsty and help remind you to drink.

Remember that although breastfeeding is natural, it can be difficult in the first days of your baby's life. Take the time to get encouragement and advice from a lactation consultant or friends who have nursed — their support and tips will be invaluable.

How often you should nurse

Frequently. The more you nurse, the more quickly your mature milk will come in and the more milk you'll produce. Nursing for ten to 15 minutes per breast eight to 12 times every 24 hours is pretty much on target. According to the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), you should nurse your newborn whenever he shows signs of hunger, such as increased alertness or activity, mouthing, or rooting around for your nipple. Crying is a late sign of hunger — in other words, ideally you should start feeding your baby before he starts crying.

During the first few days, you may have to gently wake your baby to begin nursing, and he may fall asleep again in mid-feeding. To make sure your baby's eating often enough, wake him up if it's been four hours since the last time he nursed. Once your baby becomes alert for longer periods, you can settle into a routine of feeding every one to three hours (less at night as he starts to sleep through).

Getting started breastfeeding

How to start breastfeeding

The first time you hold your newborn in the delivery room, put his lips to your breast. Your mature milk hasn't come in yet, but your breasts are producing a substance called colostrum that will help protect your baby from infection.

Try not to panic if your newborn seems to have trouble finding or staying on your nipple. Breastfeeding is an art that requires patience and lots of practice. No one will expect you to be an expert in the beginning, so don't hesitate to ask a nurse to show you what to do while you're in the hospital. (If you have a premature baby, you may not be able to nurse right away, but you should start pumping your milk. Your baby will receive this milk through a tube or a bottle until he's strong enough to nurse.)

Once you get started, remember that nursing shouldn't be painful. Pay attention to how your breasts feel when your baby latches on. His mouth should cover a big part of the areola below the nipple, and your nipple should be far back in your baby's mouth. If latch-on hurts, break the suction — by inserting your little finger between your baby's gums and your nipple — and try again. Once your baby latches on properly, he'll do the rest.

musim hujannn...

now kan musim ujan dan banjir...skrg ni sjuk jek...kat umah tu mcm psg air-cond je sjuknye...mane taknye dduk kat nun langit tu...heheh...yela umah mama tingkat 17...if hujan dan angin mmg xpayah bka kipas da mmg sjuk giler... sbut sjuk2 ni...anak2 da kene selsema,btuk dan demam...nak raya ni plak xsihat...tp nk buat mcm mane kan....

klu tdo mesti kne bka kipas sbb qies xbleh panas...klu panas die akan kua bilik dan tdo kat living room ngn tok wan,sbb tokwan klu bka kipas ha amek yg no.3 tu die tekan... now da kne flu da 2beradik tu...

skrgkan cuti sek...irvan hari2 dok tnye arini sek tak mama? aih...naik letih nk jwb... die sebenarnye excited nk pg sek baru... oh...semlm mama bau daftar utk ke stndard 1...sebenarnye mama da daftar sek bln ogos aritu mama daftar di sek sri cheras...tp di sebabkan irvan dpt ke pra sek, sek sri bintang utara(sbu) so mama tka lasri cheras ke sbu ...hope dpt la sek tu...

qies now da pandai gaduh dgn irvan...klu die xpuas ati die pg kat abg then die ggit abg die...hahah...abg pon nangis la... kelakar jek... irvan ske wat hal...die akan dokong adik then letak tmpat tinggi skit...pastu die tggalkan adik die...ape lagi adik ni pon melalak la...bau 2org anak ni, depa ari2 gado...smpai nenek pon xtau nk wat ape da...cian nenek ... tp dlu mama dan abg mama pon mmg selalu gado...now rasekan la ye...huhuhuu...

Foods that can be unsafe for your toddler

Foods to avoid: 12 to 24 months

Low-fat milk: Most young toddlers need the fat and calories of whole milk for growth and development. Once your child turns 2 (and if he doesn't have any growth problems), you can start giving him lower-fat milk if you like. (If your child is at risk for obesity or heart disease, however, the doctor may recommend introducing low-fat milk before age 2.)

Choking hazards to watch out for

Large chunks: Pea-size pieces of food are safest — they won't get stuck in your child's throat. Vegetables like carrots, celery, and green beans should be diced, shredded, or cooked and cut up. Cut fruits like grapes, cherry tomatoes, and melon balls into quarters before serving, and shred or cut meats and cheeses into very small pieces.

Small, hard foods: Nuts, popcorn, cough drops, hard candies, raisins, and other small dried fruit and seeds are potential choking hazards.

Sticky and soft foods: Avoid chewing gum and soft foods like marshmallows and jelly candies that might get lodged in your child's throat.

Peanut butter: Be careful not to give your toddler large dollops of peanut butter, which can be difficult to swallow. Instead, spread peanut butter thinly on bread or crackers. You might want to try thinning it with some applesauce before spreading it.

More choking prevention:

•Avoid letting your child eat in the car since it's hard to supervise while driving.

•If you're using a rub-on teething medication, keep a close eye on your toddler as it can numb his throat and interfere with swallowing.

..::adira ziva::..

hi semua... welcome to our new family,en.anep side... Adira Ziva... adira ni cucu arwah makngah... arwah smpat jg adira for 2weeks je kot... pastu makngah masuk ward... until makngah meninggal die tak jmpe adira... xpe ye adira... adira rmai lagi nenek saudara kan... jom tgk pic adira ziva....

erk...nape baby ni gerak2 plak...(tgk muke qies suspen)

sukaneka '09

mama harus kembali bersemangat...ecehcece... tp mmg terasa kehilangan tau... ttup cerita tu... yg pergi tetap pg.... Al-fatihah...

ahad lepas mama pg sukaneka tadika irvan dkat bwah umah jek... irvan masuk acara perah span air... mula2 tu bersemangat then mama pon bg semangat beria2 la kan...nsib en.anep xsnap muke mama yg beria2 sgt tu...hehehe... mesti huduh kan...huhuu...pastu irvan da pnuhkan btol then mama ckp lari bang...die berdiri dan tuang balik btol air tu tau... mama terkejut la...pastu die lari blik ke garisan penamat dpt no.2 . haiyoooo anak mama...nape la abg pg tuang air tu blik... then mama tak tggu smpai habis sbb nk pg shah alam melawat arwah... tak tahu la qualified ke idak irvan tu... irvan2..may be die terlalu excited kot...

mak ngah laila...

salam uollss...blum 100 hari pakcik en anep meninggal smlm makngah en.anep plak telah pergi buat selama nya... mama nk cerita skit psl makngah...mane tau 1 hari nanti klu anak2 mama da bsar die akan ingt siape makngah ni...makngah ni kakak mil, makngah ni ckup ditakuti oleh anak2 buah en.anep...sbb makngah ske memberi nasihat klu die nmpk anak2 buah yg tak solat @ yg perempuan tak pkai tudung, siap la korang kene bebel... makngah ni orgnye sgt lemah lembut... masa mama baru berkwn dgn en.anep die lah org kedua en.anep bwk jmpe utk berkenalan... mmg kuarge en.anep rapat sgt dgn makngah... setiap raya haji kami akan berkumpul rumah makngah...tp raya haji ni makngah telah pergi utk selamanya... mcm mane makngah meninggal??

makngah ade diabetic dan die telah mkn ubat selama 20thn now ubat2 tu membuatkan jantung makngah bengkak... dan saluran jantung makngah 2 tersumbat, so doc telah operate makngah pd hari rabu iaitu 18/11/09, urat kaki kiri dan kanan makngah diambil tuk gantikan saluran yg tersumbat so aperation jantung semua ok...selang 2 hari baru doc perasan yg makngah tak kencing so doc ckp buah pinggang...

doc buat dialysis kidney tuk 24jam... still xde perubahan... doc tambah 48jam pon masih sama... semua kuman telah merebak ke seluruh badan kerana 2 kidney telah rosak dan pagi smlm ahad(15/11/09) jam9.30am... makngah menghembuskan nafas terakhir...

makngah... tetap dihati kami... Al-fatihah.... moga roh mu dicucuri rahmat...amin...

ahad ini...

ske sgt buat tajuk mcm tu kan...heheheh...sebenarnya ahad ini tadika irvan akan mengadakan sukaneka dan penyampaian sijil...kjp je da hampir 1thn irvan di tadika kemas...cikgu irvan pon next year akan tukar ke tmpat lain...dan irvan akan ke Pra sekolah...

now hari2 tadika praktis sukan...mama tnye irvan msuk sukan ape?die ckp sukan perah kain....!!!!pelik kjap ye...agaknye mcm mane ek sukan tu??maybe sukan perah span air masuk botol kot...die ckp la perah kain...ape2 jelah irvan...moga ahad ni anak mama dpt no.1 dlm sukan dan pelajaran...amin...

mlm ini...

mlm ini mama akan menghadiri kenduri datuk saudara yg akan pergi ke mekah...tp en.anep xdpt pg sbb kena kerja...so mama pg dgn tokwan,nenek dan 2beg tgn mama(irvan & qies) hehehe...

weekend ni rasa xde ke mana2...tp tak tau la klu last minitkan...bile sebut psl weekend mama mesti kene pk nk masak ape...mmm...kene search resepi la mcm ni...tp mama ske msak yg simple2 jek... korang nk masak ape weekend ni???

hantaran

mama dgn bsr hati tlg cousin mama wat hantaran die...tlg buat jek,beli brg2 semua pengantin...masih blaja lg ni...byk yg kene perbaiki...tema ialah merah+putih+gold...ni je smpat snap yg lain telah di bawa ke rumah pengantin pompuan...

wedding deen and yatt

(jumaat)

deen adelah cousin mama kami kira rapat la...dan die juga menjadi punca mama bercintan dgn en.anep...so die kahwin harus mama bekerja keras kan??deen kahwin di sebelah pihak je,so side laki just buat mkn2 dan dtg utk meramaikan jelah serta si pengantin ni minta bermanja utk mama pakaikan inai,mama jugak sponsor kek kawen yg mama oder dr sini,kek yg mama oder ialah choc moist...jom tgk pic pd hari jumaat lpas ye...

pengantin yg sexy...

hepi ye...

my cousin...

hepi paksu deen nk kawen ye...

(sabtu nikah)
sabtu pagi subuh mama da bangun sbb nk pg taman mawar cheras sbb deen nk nikah pkul 10am.so nk sipakan anak2 la,nk mandi,make up,dll so kene bgun awal...deen nikah di masjid tasik tambahan dkat je kurang 10min je dr umah...waktu pengantin da tak berkata ape2 sbb takuttt dan nervous...huhuhuu...smlm ko bkn main hepi kan...

risau...

alhamdulillah...selesai...

(sabtu mlm berinai)














(ahad bersanding)

Pra sekolah...

alhamdulillah...minggu lepas mama bz sgt settlekan Pra sek irvan,dimana mama xdpt surat mengatakan irvan dpt masuk pra sek,tp kwn sekelas irvan dpt surat...dimana silapnye ye?surat2 lain smpai jek...hmmm pelik jugak...tp xpe,mama trus call pej sek dan sek suruh dtg berjumpa dgn cikgu pra sek,mama n en.anep pn pg la sek utk bertanya sama ada dpt @ tidak...syukur irvan dpt masuk pra sekolah sri bintang utara...

okeh di sini sedikit hati panas la...dimana mak kwn sekelas irvan kami saling mengenali dan nama irvan berada no.7 dan anak die no.8,dan die tahu kami tidak dpt surat ape salah nye die bg tahu kami yg nama irvan tersenarai dlm list yg dpt...oh...kdg2 sy terpk mengapa kita sesama manusia tidak prihatin...xpela mgkin die pk kami dpt surat kot...nasib baik mama pg cek klu tidak mmg nama irvan akan ditendang sbb tidak dtg utk pengesahan.

ramai yg tnye mama, ape pra sekolah tu? okeh pra sek ni ialah utk kanak2 berusia 6thn,dimana jadual mereka sama spt jadual sek rendah spt masuk 7.30am balik 11.30,balik awal skit,perhimpunan pagi bersama murid2 sek rendah dan pra sek ni jugak berada dlm kawasan se sek rendah dlm erti kata lain pengenalan sebelum melangkah ke darjah 1 la...

mama explore dgn en.anep didalam kelas pra,ape yg mama tgk mmg jauh beza lebih baik dgn tadika kemas,pra sek ni tiada yuran kemasukan dan tiada yuran bulanan,kemas ade yuran kemasukan dan yuran bulanan tp keadaan tadika kemas amat menyedihkan dimana murid2 dibiarkan, makanan yg sama je setiap hari, guru selalu tiada, keadaan kelas yg kotor,tiada pengawasan sebaiknye,seperti murid2 senang lenang keluar masuk kelas,tiada disiplin, buku2 tidak ditengok oleh guru, byk nk disenaraikan tp malas nk taip, mmg amat menyedihkan la...

keadaan pra sekolah...pra diasingkan dlm 1 kawasan berpagar,toilet yg sgt bersih,sinki bsuh tgn yg sesuai utk kanank2, setiap seorg mempunyai berus gigi dan kain lap tgn sendiri, guru yg prihatin,keadaan kelas yg simple dan teratur...yang penting irvan ckp,

irvan :mama abg nk dtg sek esok bleh tak?
mama:irvan ske sek ni ke?
irvan :aah...cantik,bersih...huhuhuuu...

akhir kata...mama mmg suggest sesiapa yg nk anta anak ke pra sekolah...