Mother and baby

Translation: Luu Thi My Thanh Revision: Dr. Nguyen An Nghia What are the benefits of breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has the following benefits for babies: Breast milk is a perfect combination of vitamins, protein and fats that are essential for growing children. Colostrum is the milk secreted in the ...

Major health organizations - including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Dietetic Association (ADA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) - agree that Breast milk is the ideal nutrition for babies (especially in the first 6 months). ...

Health organizations - including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Dietetic Association (ADA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) - all agree. that breast milk is the ideal nutritional formula for babies (especially in the first 6 ...

I'm pregnant. Should i breastfeed? Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby. Health organizations include the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Medical Association (AMA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO). mothers who breastfeed their ...

What are the benefits of breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has many benefits for babies. Breast milk is rich in nutrients. It has antibodies that help protect your baby against infections and allergies. Breastfeeding is also beneficial for you. Breastfeeding is clean and simple: you don't need to wash ...

Figure: A pacifier Why do some babies want a pacifier? Sucking is a natural instinct in babies. Some babies will suck their thumbs or other fingers, while others prefer sucking the pacifier. In older babies, a pacifier is a form of safety or comfort. What are some benefits of using ...

How to decide on circumcision for children? It is difficult to decide whether or not to give his newborn son circumcision or not. You need to consider all the benefits and risks that circumcision brings. Other factors, such as culture, religion and personal preferences, will also influence your ...

Do premature babies need special care? Babies born early (before their due date) may need special care in the first 2 years. Especially if the baby is very small after birth (less than 3 pounds or 1.36 kg). Here are some tips on how to take care of a newborn home from the hospital. The growth and ...

What your child eats will support their growth, development and play an important role in their future health. The good news is, just a few simple steps. You can ensure your children receive the right nutrients. When can your child start solid foods? Although each baby's needs are different. But ...

Do you remember your baby's first cry? From birth, your baby has started to communicate. At first, the crying of a newborn may seem like a foreign language to you. But before you can get out. You have learned that "language" and can meet every little need of your baby. Baby communicate like? Babies ...

Premature babies Pre-term or premature babies born earlier than full term babies. Preterm birth occurs when the pregnancy is less than 37 weeks old. Full-term babies are born between 37-42 weeks from the mother's last menstrual period. Babies born before 32 weeks are called "extremely ...

Apgar score The Apgar score is the first evaluation for your baby, done at the birth room as soon as your baby is born. This assessment is designed to quickly assess the health of a newborn immediately after birth as well as to determine the need for emergency medical support for the baby. Although ...

Pediatric Community Medicine Whether your baby is discharged from the hospital immediately after birth or is discharged later (possibly because the baby has to be treated at an intensive neonatal care unit), or through an adoption agency, taking the baby home is a big event you often imagine. Here ...

What is the navel? In the uterus, the fetus receives nutrition and oxygen through the placenta, and then through the umbilical cord to the fetus. After birth, your baby will have an umbilical cord cut, which will not cause pain, and will leave a stem in the baby's umbilical cord. Some information ...

Does your child have hiccups, is that normal? The hiccup of a baby is due to the contraction of the diaphragm (our main respiratory muscle) and the rapid closure of the vocal cords. The rapid closure of the vocal cords causes the sound we usually hear when a baby hiccups. Hiccups often cause ...