Engorgement, infrequent or skipped feedings, pressure on the duct, inflammation, and nursing frequently are some of the symptoms of clogged duct while breastfeeding. Jacquelyn Garcia, Lactation Nurse with the Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, says the mom should pump every three hours, because the longer she waits, the more at risk […]
Autism, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, lung problems, and vision and hearing loss are some of the long-term health complications that premature babies can have. Regarding prematurity, Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains one of the parts of […]
Dr. Jason James, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains an epidural is a regional block. “The anesthesiologist or nurse is putting a needle in the spinal canal and infusing some anesthetic and pain medication in that area that is going to numb the lower part of the body.” He also says it […]
Jacquelyn Garcia, Lactation Nurse with the Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, says breastfeeding helps the baby with respiratory infections, ear infections, and diarrhea. She also says breastfeeding can help the mother to burn off some baby weight, because the body works very hard in order to produce milk. She also recommends […]
Jacquelyn Garcia, Lactation Nurse with the Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, says you should take a regular healthy diet, take your prenatal vitamins, and keep your caffeine intake low. She suggests exercising, but not overdoing it. She points out whenever you add formula, it is going to affect your supply, so […]
Sore nipples, low milk supply, clogged ducts, and mastitis are common problems of breastfeeding. Jacquelyn Garcia, Lactation Nurse with the Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, says sore nipples come with poor latching, because they are a sensitive area and it takes some time to get the milk through. She also explains […]
According to the Florida Safe Haven Law, you can leave your baby, up to 7 days old, with an employee at any hospital, emergency medical services station or with a fire fighter at any fire station in the state. Nick Silverio, Founder of A Safe Haven for Newborns, explains with this law the police will […]
Dr. Jila Senemar, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains physicians need to start with a specific questionnaire to find out and specify what issues they are having with the intention of applying the best therapy in postpartum cases. The ideal combination, she affirms, would be: family support, therapy with trained specialists (psychologists, […]
When women are breastfeeding, their body burns about an extra 300 to 500 calories producing milk. If they eat well-balanced diet during their postpartum period, it can lead to a calorie deficit and this produces weight loss, explains Cecilia Betancourt, NICU Lactation Nurse, with Center for Women & Infants South Miami Hospital. She doesn’t advise […]
