Is there any time when my spouse should not breastfeed? A few viruses are known to pass through breast milk. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of them. If the mother is HIV positive, she should not breastfeed. If she has HIV and wants to breastfeed, you can get breast milk for your baby from a milk bank. Sometimes babies can be born with a condition … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – Is there any time when my spouse should not breastfeed?
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Palming a Quarter
Finger Palm Effect A common sleight used to show your palms empty. Method The finger palm is a very useful sleight used to hold out a coin. It can be used in countless applications, and is a simple but very useful sleight to know. This will guide you on how to get into the finger palm, and a couple of useful tips: … [Read more...] about Palming a Quarter
About Breastfeeding – How do we know that our baby is getting enough milk?
How do we know that our baby is getting enough milk from breastfeeding? It is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services that in the first few days, when you wife is in the hospital your baby should stay with her in her room if there are no complications with the delivery or with your baby's health. The baby will be sleepy. Don't expect the baby … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – How do we know that our baby is getting enough milk?
About Breastfeeding – How long should my spouse breastfeed?
How long should my spouse breastfeed? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, babies should be fed with breast milk only – no formula – for the first six months of life. The longer a mom and baby breastfeeds, the greater the benefits are for both mom and baby. Ideally, babies should receive breast milk through the first year of life, or for as … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – How long should my spouse breastfeed?
About Breastfeeding – Why should my spouse breastfeed?
Why should my spouse breastfeed? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, here are just some of the many good reasons your baby should be breastfed: Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. Breast milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development. Most … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – Why should my spouse breastfeed?