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As a new mother, you're probably feeling excited but tired. This is normal. Give yourself some time to deal with the physical and emotional changes you'll experience. Your body will need at least 6 weeks to recover from a vaginal birth. Full recovery after a cesarean (surgical birth) takes longer, possibly a few months.
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Motherhood is one of the few roles in life that never lets up. It can be physically and emotionally draining. But if you take care of yourself, you will be better able to cope.
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A little exercise will tone your muscles. You'll feel stronger and more energized. You'll also feel more awake and aware. Don't worry about your weight right now. Your goal is to feel healthy.
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Over the next year, your household will go through many changes. If this is your first child, you and your partner will have to adjust to the idea of being a family. If you have older children, help them adjust to the new baby.
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You've just had a baby. You know you should be excited and happy. But instead you find yourself crying for no reason. You feel sad, tired, and hopeless most of the time. You may even feel ashamed or guilty.
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Experts agree: Breastfeeding is the healthiest choice for babies during the first year of life and beyond. It's healthy for Mom, too.
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Breastfeeding can seem mysterious at first. In fact, mothers and babies are naturally designed for breastfeeding.
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Your baby is born with an instinct for suckling. But it takes time for you and your baby to learn how to breastfeed. There are steps you can take to support your baby's natural instincts.
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Comfort and position are two keys to successful breastfeeding. Learn how to correctly position your baby at the breast. Choose the hold that works best for both of you. You may need to change holds as the baby grows.
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A few days after your baby's birth, your breasts will swell with milk. They are likely to feel tender and heavy. This is normal. To help prevent breast soreness and control irritation, follow these tips.
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The first weeks of breastfeeding may be the most challenging. It's normal to have fears and questions. Don't worry. The two of you will learn what you need to know together.
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When you have a new little person in your life, it's easy to forget about yourself. There are new demands on your time. But it's important to take care of yourself as well as your baby.
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Work, school, or even a late-night movie can require you to be away from your baby. This doesn't mean you have to give up breastfeeding. You can transfer milk from your breast to a bottle (expressing).
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Newborns need good nutrition and plenty of loving—two things you can supply with bottle-feeding. There are many formulas, so ask your health care provider which is best for your baby.
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This is an extreme medical emergency. Knowing what to do can help save your baby's life.
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Does your baby cry nonstop at regular times of the day? If he or she cannot be calmed, your baby may have colic. This condition can last 2 to 3 months. After that, colic tends to stop on its own.
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For more than a decade, pediatricians have urged parents to put babies to sleep on their backs. That strategy seems to be working -- but millions of parents still haven't gotten the message.
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Premature babies may grow at a slower rate than full-term babies, but usually catch up in height and weight by 2 years of age. But premature babies are more likely to have trouble with speech, motor skills, hearing or vision.
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Many of the injuries thousands of babies receive every year because of severe shaking can be avoided if parents and caregivers remember just these two simple words: Be patient.
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You've just had a baby. You know you should be excited and happy. But instead you find yourself crying for no reason. You feel sad, tired, and hopeless most of the time. You may even feel ashamed or guilty.
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It's natural to feel strong emotions just after you've had a baby. You may feel elated, or you may feel sad. But for some women, feelings of sadness are much more intense. These intense feelings are called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression can be treated with medication and counseling.
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Test your knowledge of vaccinations against a variety of diseases
that can affect your child. This quiz is based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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