10 Questions in First Week Baby Birth

Parents are often concerned about the health condition of many newborns. Not all questions can be answered themselves but sometimes need to consult a doctor. What are the problems that arise in the first week of the birth of a baby?

The question most asked of parents in the first week of birth as quoted from WbMD, Monday (07/25/2011).

1. How can I protect my baby from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

The best way to protect babies from SIDS is to always put him to sleep on their backs. SIDS mortality rate decreased significantly since the American Academy of Pediatrics launched a campaign 'Back to Sleep'. Ask your doctor about other steps you can take to reduce those risks.

2. Is the baby instantly recognize me, and what should I do if he does not recognize?

Many parents worry if they do not get attention at first sight when they were newly born baby. Try to be patient until the bond began to form. In the beginning was not easy for you or your baby and will take a while to get to know each other.

3. When will my baby have to undergo a physical examination first after leaving the hospital? What will happen during the first examination?

Most doctors schedule the first examination at age 2 weeks, especially for first babies. Ask about the vaccine and screening tests that will be accepted beginning of your baby. All newborns should be inspected and started getting a routine immunization at age 2 months.

4. How should care for baby's umbilical cord and circumcision area?

Your doctor can provide detailed instructions for caring for baby's umbilical cord and circumcision area. Doctors also can menyaranka what to watch on the infection.

5. How long will my baby sleep, and how can I know if she was sleeping too much?

Newborns sleep a lot during those early days. Your doctor will be able to tell what is normal and if you should wake the baby to feed.

6. How often your baby should be fed, and how do I overcome the problems breastfeeding?

Ask your doctor or the hospital staff for the names of the lactation consultant just in case if you have trouble breastfeeding. A breastfeeding consultant who meets the requirements of newborn care will help you and your baby to begin breastfeeding.

Breastmilk is the perfect food for newborn babies for at least the first six months of life. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and after that for the desired mother and baby. The benefit is to protect infants against infection by transfer of maternal antibodies that can not be done by formula.

7. How often does your baby go to the bathroom, and how can I know if there is a problem?

Your doctor can tell you what problems to watch out for.

8. When and how often should I bathe my baby?

Ask your doctor when you should bathe your baby for the first time about basic hygiene and baby. Do not overdo it, newborn babies do not have the opportunity to become very dirty. Bathing too much can irritate delicate skin.

9. How can I tell if my baby has jaundice (yellow baby)? Are there other medical conditions to watch out for?

Many newborn babies have mild jaundice because their hearts are not fully developed. Ask your doctor about jaundice and newborn health conditions.

10. When should I call the doctor?

Find out what the baby's symptoms or behavior that you think is not fair and call a physician.

10 Questions in First Week Baby Birth

Parents are often concerned about the health condition of many newborns. Not all questions can be answered themselves but sometimes need to consult a doctor. What are the problems that arise in the first week of the birth of a baby?

The question most asked of parents in the first week of birth as quoted from WbMD, Monday (07/25/2011).

1. How can I protect my baby from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

The best way to protect babies from SIDS is to always put him to sleep on their backs. SIDS mortality rate decreased significantly since the American Academy of Pediatrics launched a campaign 'Back to Sleep'. Ask your doctor about other steps you can take to reduce those risks.

2. Is the baby instantly recognize me, and what should I do if he does not recognize?

Many parents worry if they do not get attention at first sight when they were newly born baby. Try to be patient until the bond began to form. In the beginning was not easy for you or your baby and will take a while to get to know each other.

3. When will my baby have to undergo a physical examination first after leaving the hospital? What will happen during the first examination?

Most doctors schedule the first examination at age 2 weeks, especially for first babies. Ask about the vaccine and screening tests that will be accepted beginning of your baby. All newborns should be inspected and started getting a routine immunization at age 2 months.

4. How should care for baby's umbilical cord and circumcision area?

Your doctor can provide detailed instructions for caring for baby's umbilical cord and circumcision area. Doctors also can menyaranka what to watch on the infection.

5. How long will my baby sleep, and how can I know if she was sleeping too much?

Newborns sleep a lot during those early days. Your doctor will be able to tell what is normal and if you should wake the baby to feed.

6. How often your baby should be fed, and how do I overcome the problems breastfeeding?

Ask your doctor or the hospital staff for the names of the lactation consultant just in case if you have trouble breastfeeding. A breastfeeding consultant who meets the requirements of newborn care will help you and your baby to begin breastfeeding.

Breastmilk is the perfect food for newborn babies for at least the first six months of life. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and after that for the desired mother and baby. The benefit is to protect infants against infection by transfer of maternal antibodies that can not be done by formula.

7. How often does your baby go to the bathroom, and how can I know if there is a problem?

Your doctor can tell you what problems to watch out for.

8. When and how often should I bathe my baby?

Ask your doctor when you should bathe your baby for the first time about basic hygiene and baby. Do not overdo it, newborn babies do not have the opportunity to become very dirty. Bathing too much can irritate delicate skin.

9. How can I tell if my baby has jaundice (yellow baby)? Are there other medical conditions to watch out for?

Many newborn babies have mild jaundice because their hearts are not fully developed. Ask your doctor about jaundice and newborn health conditions.

10. When should I call the doctor?

Find out what the baby's symptoms or behavior that you think is not fair and call a physician.

Whitish in Pregnant Women Can Make Babies Born Premature

bacterial infection is the cause of vaginal discharge that is not only causes itching and odor. In pregnant women, the infection must be detected early because it can cause premature birth on the baby.

Whiteness is one of the symptoms of vaginal infection called bacterial vaginosis. These infections occur because there is an imbalance of normal flora in the vagina, among others, triggered by the use of douches or vaginal excessive cleaning.

Excessive vaginal cleansing causing bacteria Lactobacillus in the vagina is supposed to die, too. The reduced population of Lactobacillus triggers an increase in the number of anaerobic bacteria, which causes the vagina susceptible to inflammation.

Up to now really is not known exactly how the bacterial vaginosis can cause premature birth. However, various studies conducted so far has shown consistent results that all types of infections, especially in the vagina can lead to premature birth.

"More than 50 percent of premature birth was triggered by an infection. Well, kind of infection that most often the trigger is a vaginal infection that is triggered by bacteria," said Dr. Ari Sungkar, SpOG, obstetricians from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (Faculty of medicine) after sworn in as a doctoral Salemba FKUI on campus on Thursday (07/14/2011).

Vaginal discharge caused by bacterial vaginosis is characterized by an increase of pH or acidity level. Normally the vaginal fluid pH range at 4.5 to the bottom, whereas in case of infection bacterial vaginosis the pH will rise to near 7.

For now, the pH probe is still difficult to do by yourself so much better pregnant women immediately see when experiencing vaginal discharge. The whitish to watch, among others, in case of changes in odor and color of the mucus and lead to itching.

Prevention of bacterial vaginosis is necessary because the costs to be incurred in case of premature birth is very large. Besides increasing the risk of death by 40-fold, fragile premature infants born with cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment and blindness.

Meanwhile, if detected early, bacterial vaginosis is easily treated with antibiotics that cost is very inexpensive because generic versions are widely available. Dr Ali suggests, pH probe as an early detection of bacterial vaginosis is important since the second trimester of pregnancy.