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Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby or Baby Born by Surrogate

Jack Newman [02 February 2010] -

So, you would like to breastfeed your baby, born via surrogate or adoption? Wonderful! Not only is it possible, it is fairly easy and chances are you will produce a significant amount of milk. It is different, though, than breastfeeding a baby with whom you have been pregnant for many months. With some determination and perseverance, you will enjoy the wonderful bond that breastfeeding brings and both you and baby will benefit from this experience.

Supplementation of the Breastfed Baby - "Just One Bottle Won't Hurt"... or Will It?

Petro Pretorius [02 February 2010] -

So often it is said that for your baby's good you need to supplement your breastfed baby. in this article Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC, takes a look at what happens, and what could be the price you ulitimately pay with supplementation feeds.

You are pregnant - Week 36-40

Petro Pretorius [28 July 2008] -

In the last month of your pregnancy the foetus is getting fattened up and all the body functions are being exercised to ensure they are all systems go for the birth. The lanugo and vernix caseosa is being shed by the baby's body. Anti-bodies from you are being transferred to the foetus to minimise the risk of infections. The foetus will turn head down during this month to ready for the birth. About a week before the birth the womb lowers onto the pelvic bone. The foetus will slows in growth this month. You will also feel the womb contracting during this month and the cells from the placenta starts degeneration. Everything is now ready for the birth.

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