New moms have a lot of tough decisions to make. Do you use formula or breastfeed? Do you stay at home or go back to work? If you happen to be in the “breastfeeding and going back to work” category, here are some tips to make breastfeeding (and pumping) more successful. Make sure your baby…
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You didn’t expect to bring your newborn home during a pandemic. So, what should you do if you or someone in your family starts having symptoms of COVID-19? If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or if you have tested positive, you can take the following steps to avoid passing the infection to your baby: Have…
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Are you unsure if you are producing enough milk for your baby? Let’s take a look at common issues that may affect your milk supply and how to know when you need help. For the first few days, moms and babies are adjusting to their new life. Baby’s stomach is the size of a marble,…
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Breastfeeding has many benefits to both mom and baby. The Lactation Center at UofL Hospital’s Center for Women & Infants is designed to help new mothers and their babies overcome any difficulties with breastfeeding. This service is available at no charge to ALL breastfeeding mothers in the community. The Lactation Center at UofL Hospital’s Center for Women…
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A newborn’s first bowel movement is called meconium. It is a thick, sticky, black to dark green substance. It begins to be formed inside the fetus’ intestines at about the 12-16th week of gestation. It is made up of amniotic fluid, lanugo (hair growing on the fetus/skin) and cells shed from the fetus’ skin and intestinal…
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