Health - KellyMom.com

Anemia No More

KellyMom — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:56:13 +0000

Sierra was diagnosed with anemia when she was seven months, one week old - her level was 9.1. I was told to give her iron supplements three times a day, but after doing a lot of research I decided not to. The side effects of the iron seemed too severe since her iron levels were not very low, and she has a very delicate tummy!

The post Anemia No More first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Anemia No More appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Average Growth Patterns of Breastfed Babies

KellyMom — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:34:41 +0000

A growth chart isn't a test, where you are striving to get your baby into the 100th percentile. The growth charts show us the statistical distribution of weight, height , etc. in a particular set of babies (or children or adults). So if a baby is in the 50th percentile for weight on the CDC charts, it means that half of the babies of the same age in the US are heavier and half are lighter; if a baby is in the 10th percentile for height, then 90% of babies of the same age in the US are taller and 10% are shorter.

The post Average Growth Patterns of Breastfed Babies first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Average Growth Patterns of Breastfed Babies appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Average Toddler Growth

KellyMom — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:58:59 +0000

Some things to look at to determine that your child is getting appropriate nutrition...

The post Average Toddler Growth first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Average Toddler Growth appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies

KellyMom — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:42:46 +0000

A few things to keep in mind when evaluating weight gain

A 5-7% weight loss during the first 3-4 days after birth is normal. A 10% weight loss is sometimes considered normal, but this amount of weight loss is a sign that the breastfeeding needs to be evaluated. It's a good idea to have a routine weight check at 5 days (baby should be gaining rather than losing weight by day 5), so that any developing problems can be caught and remedied early.

The post Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies (Metric)

KellyMom — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:56:42 +0000

It is acceptable for some babies to gain 4-5 ounces (113-142 grams) per week.

The average breastfed baby doubles birth weight by 3-4 months. By one year, the typical breastfed baby will weigh about 2 1/2 – 3 times birth weight.

The post Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies (Metric) first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies (Metric) appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding a Baby with Jaundice (Resources)

KellyMom — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:03:48 +0000

Breastfeeding a Baby with Jaundice

The post Breastfeeding a Baby with Jaundice (Resources) first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding a Baby with Jaundice (Resources) appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding a Baby with Tongue-Tie or Lip-Tie (Resources)

KellyMom — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:26:10 +0000

Breastfeeding a Baby with Tongue-Tie

The post Breastfeeding a Baby with Tongue-Tie or Lip-Tie (Resources) first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding a Baby with Tongue-Tie or Lip-Tie (Resources) appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and Baby Health Issues (Resources)

KellyMom — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:15:14 +0000

Breastfeeding and Baby Health Issues

The post Breastfeeding and Baby Health Issues (Resources) first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and Baby Health Issues (Resources) appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and Lasik eye surgery

KellyMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:12:22 +0000

Many breastfeeding mothers have been told that Lasik eye surgery cannot be done until their child has weaned; sometimes it is recommended that the mother wait 3-6 months or longer after breastfeeding has ended before considering this surgery. These recommendations are based upon the idea that breastfeeding will cause changes in the curve of the cornea which will persist as long as breastfeeding continues. The concern with having Lasik surgery during lactation is that the surgery may need to be redone later if the mother's vision changes after weaning.

The post Breastfeeding and Lasik eye surgery first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and Lasik eye surgery appeared first on KellyMom.com.

Breastfeeding and Lyme Disease

KellyMom — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 22:09:48 +0000

Per the US Centers for Disease Control, Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, and is transmitted to humans via the bite of a tick infected with this bacteria. The Lyme disease bacteria has not been cultured from human milk (though associated DNA have been detected - see below), and no babies have developed Lyme disease from their mothers' milk.

The post Breastfeeding and Lyme Disease first appeared on KellyMom.com.

The post Breastfeeding and Lyme Disease appeared first on KellyMom.com.