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The importance of stem cells

Today, parents of a newborn havea new medical option available to prevent and treat future illnesses of thechild: the storage of umbilical cord stem cells.

The cells are stored in theumbilical cord at the time of birth are similar to those of the child's bonemarrow , so that may mean a future treatment of diseases such as leukemia,lymphomas, any infectious or hematological.

Recently there have been cases ofbabies with serious diseases such as leukemia and cerebral palsy who haveexperienced improvements after being treated with stem cells, demonstrating theimportance of collecting them at birth.

It is advisable to discuss withyour doctor the option of storing stem cells at birth. This will indicate theprocedure and health care providers providing such storage service in yourarea.

Similarly, if you profess anyreligion, you should seek advice from a counselor, as some religions areagainst the use of stem cells.

Alcohol in lactation, myths and truths

There are many things to talkabout breastfeeding and alcohol and that some increase milk production, othersdecrease and to what extent, it is good to take them in moderation. So here youare commented some facts and answers on this subject.

One of the most common questionsis whether the baby may be affected, if the mother drinks wine or beer. Theanswer is that everything depends on how much alcohol and the time you drink.alcohol levels in blood and milk are usually highest about an hour and a halfafter the last drink , although these levels vary from person to person.

A glass of wine or cocktail fromtime to time does not affect a nursing baby or interfere with milk productionin the long term. Some studies show that babies drink less milk if the motherhas recently drunk alcohol.

So if you are going to drink anoccasional drink, wait at least two hours per drink before giving the milk tothe baby, so give him a chance to dissipate alcohol. Alcohol is not stored inbreast milk, so dump it out a bit and will not do anything. Also remember totake a soft drink for each alcohol to prevent dehydration.

On the side of popular myth thata glass of beer a day increases milk production has no scientific evidence tosupport it. More than a century, it was believed that beer was used as a tonicfor nursing mothers, but today we know that the key to having enough milk is anutritious diet.

Toys for newborns

During the first months, the babywill be eager to experiment with their environment. Toys are the best way tostimulate the senses, but must be careful in choosing type of toy for children.

Some of these toys are ideal forthe first six months:

Musical mobiles for the crib:there are several models, with various motifs and characters. Stimulate theeyes and ears of the baby, find it very entertaining besides.

Rattles: The baby learns to generatesounds, exercise and practice your sense of rhythm.

Rubber toys to chew: As mentionedin the article on teething, these toys are perfect to soothe baby's gums, muchmore, if previously refrigerated.

Sensory games: Those toys thatrespond to sounds and movements to tighten them, kick them or talk are idealfor this stage of development. Teach your baby to everything you do produce aresult.

Mats: young babies love to rolland try to do stunts. One game mat will prevent injuries and allow thedevelopment of muscles and joints.

Interactive books: story bookswith sections apretables, outstanding sound and graphics are a good start toreading habits from an early age. Familiarize the child with books and stories.

Avoiding potential hazards intoys,

Check the directions on the box.Most toys ages show suitable for use.

Check that the toy contains smallparts that can be swallowed accidentally by the baby.

Make sure the toy is not madewith materials allergens.

Eliminates toy plastic bag orseal any security that may cause accidental suffocation.

The most important thing is tohave watched our son constantly with no gaps of time between.

What to do when our babies cry?

When the baby cries moms wedespair, trying to find why? This happens for multiple functions, so the childtells us when hungry, dirty, or is upset. Allow you to disconnect from soundsor visions too intense for him.

Sometimes that happen crying spellsfor no reason, and you will notice that after them, are more alert and thenstay awhile to deeply asleep. It seems that these cries for no reason, helpburn the baby their surplus energy, and allowing calming sleep.

Pay attention to the ways thatyour child cries, well able to distinguish when he does because he is hungry,when it is dirty, or upset, or just one of these little crying spells thathappen suddenly.

What to do in these cases?

Rivulet, either in a rocker orarms, and rocking from side to side.

Pet him softly on the head, orgive a pat on the back or chest.

Hair Arro, or wrap it in a tight coo.

Talk or sing something.

Put soft music.

Pasaselo while in the arms, orstroller.

Expose to a rhythmic noise orvibration steady and smooth.

Burp, so you can remove theaccumulated gases as are bothering you.

A warm bath (not everyone likes,but most love the quiet and fast).

Sometimes if all else fails, youshould leave it alone for a while, as many babies can not sleep without mourn.Anyway, this crying should not last long, if the child is tired. If despite allthis, your child is crying that rule, that is not suffering from any diseases,have ruled out temperatures, or some other evil that ails you, so it is advisable,consult your pediatrician.

Why babies cry

All babies cry, no way around itis one of the ways they communicate, as your baby can not simply tell you whathappens. It can be a little difficult at first, but a large part of parenting is trial and error, and soon learnto anticipate the needs of your child, you understand what you want and soleave to mourn. However, I want to help and so here we bring you some reasonswhy your baby may be crying.

Hungry: Once you learn torecognize signs that your baby wants to eat , such as being uncomfortable, makesounds or search your chest when you lift, you can feed it before it begins tomourn. But until that happens, it's a good idea to check if you are hungry whenyou are crying. The milk can not stop her tears away, but let him eat as muchas you want. It stop once your stomach is full.

Need a diaper: Some babies crywhen they need to be changed. Others do not mind having a dirty diaper, becauseit is warm and comfortable for them. Anyway, a good idea to review it to see ifthat is the reason for his tears.

Is cold or hot: Newborns like tobe clothed and warm as a blanket rule need more than we do for comfort. So whenyour baby feels cold, like when you take off your clothes to change, expressedhis dissatisfaction crying. But be careful not to wear it much, because you cannot complain unless it is very hot to be cold.

He wants you to get up: Babiesneed the hug a lot. They like to see the face of their parents, their voicesheard and their heartbeats and can even detect their unique smell. Aftereating, many babies just like to be hugged. You may wonder if spoiled much yourbaby to hug a lot, but it is never possible in the first months. And then youwill notice that your child requires so much attention.

Losing it: While many newbornintensive care, also may tire easily and break to mourn. You may find that yourbaby cries more than usual after spending some time with many family members orin strange places. Newborns have difficulty processing all the stimulation theyreceive as lights, noise or moving from one hand to another. When this happensthey can begin to mourn much, which is passed giving some space with fresh airand trying to get some sleep.

Not feeling well: If you fed yourbaby and looked to be comfortable, but still crying, you might consider takingyour temperature to make sure not sick. The cry of a sick baby tends to bedifferent from that is hungry or tired and soon you will recognize when yourbaby cries because he needs to be taken to the physician.

None of the above: Sometimes youmay not know is wrong. Many newborns have periods that are uncomfortable andnot easy to calm. These periods can vary from minutes to hours, but is not thatnothing bad happens.

Likely to become pregnant during lactation

There are many myths about thepossibilities of getting pregnant while you are breastfeeding. Many say thereis no possibility to conceive at this time, while others do not have thesecurity of having sex during that time. So here I bring what experts say andsome recommendations.

The answer to the question ofwhether you can get pregnant during breastfeeding is: yes. In general, it isless fertile but not infertile at that time. Although you may not get yourperiod for months after giving birth, your body usually releases its first eggbefore it reaches the period.

So if you do not want to getpregnant while breastfeeding, you should start using a contraceptive method assoon as you start having sex again. Many doctors recommend using barriermethods like condoms or a diaphragm, but some think that the new oralcontraceptives are safe to use during lactation without the baby in any way.

If you are giving breast to yourbaby exclusively, day and night, you may not menstruate again for one yearafter giving birth. If your baby sleeps through the night is still young, yourperiod may become faster, usually between three and eight months.

Hiccup, while breast-feeding advice

Most babies hiccup from time totime, it always worries her mother that the child, but to happen while you arefeeding could be really nasty.

The advice in these cases is tochange the baby's position, try to burp, to release gases, which oppress thediaphragm, and do it to relax. Wait a few minutes before continuing feeding, ifthe hiccups do not go away in 5 to 0 minute, add a little water in the bottlemay help.

If your child gets the hiccupsoften, try to feed him when calm , slowly, and before you're very hungry, soreduce the chances of hiccups between takes, and always remember, make therelevant inquiries, whenever go to a pediatric specialist. He will know betterthan anyone and advise.

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