All babies eat differently, some want to eat a small amount every 1 to 1/2 hours, others take longer to nurse and only eat every 3 to 4 hours. This also varies as a baby grows and starts eating solid foods, or if he has a growth spurt. The general recommendation for a newborn to eat is between 8 and 12 times in a 24-hour period. See similar questions...

Newborn babies need to nurse 10 to 14 times in 24 hours. They need night feedings because breastmilk is easily digested and quickly passes through the digestive system. See similar questions...

We encourage breastfeeding for all babies, and feel that it is especially beneficial for those who are premature or sick. You may pump your milk, which can then be stored in a freezer in the ICN (NICU). Even if your baby cannot breastfeed directly, breast milk can be used for bottle or tube feedings. Frequently, premature babies need more calories and minerals than are provided by breast milk, so fortification of the milk and/or supplemental formula feedings may be necessary. See similar questions...

This will vary for the individual nonhuman primate because of size and age. We will try to give you a general guideline to help. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions on feeding a baby. Four week old baby: Bottle feed (syringe) formula four times a day 3.5-5cc. They will also begin eating small amounts of solid foods such as marmoset diet (powder and can), egg whites, chicken, fruits, cheese, and some Gerber baby foods. Gerber chicken sticks are a great starter food. See similar questions...

Yes, you can, though you may never establish a full milk supply. If you want to avoid giving baby bottles, you can use an SNS. Definately seek the advice of an IBCLC when trying to establish milk for an adopted baby and also for proper use of an SNS. See similar questions...

An infected pregnant woman can transmit HIV on to her unborn baby either before or during birth. HIV can also be passed on during breastfeeding. If a woman knows that she is infected with HIV, there are drugs that she can take to greatly reduce the chances of her child becoming infected, as well as other options such as choosing to have a caesarean section delivery and not breastfeeding, as HIV is found in breast milk. See similar questions...

You can introduce a bottle at three to four weeks--preferably not sooner. Even then, it should be a bottle of breastmilk, not formula. It is actually best if someone other than the mother gives bottles. In the meantime, there are many loving ways your partner and family can help with the baby, besides feeding. See similar questions...

Breastmilk is especially important for premature babies, who need it to help their brains and eyes develop, as well as to prevent infections. However, a very early baby may have a hard time learning to suckle. If your baby was born before 34 weeks (6 weeks early), she will need to be fed in the hospital by a special feeding tube. In this case, you should pump as soon as possible, at least 8 times a day, to establish your milk supply, and maintain it until your baby is big enough to suckle. See similar questions...

If you are breastfeeding your baby, there is no need to go strictly according to time. You feed your baby when he demands it or when he seems to be hungry. At the beginning, feeding times for your baby can be quite haphazard and unpredictable. Your baby may require feeds as frequently as two to three hourly. He will soon develop a routine and you will develop a supply which will be able to satisfy his needs. So by about one month, he should be able to settle down to six to eight feeds a day. See similar questions...

Yes, there are several places throughout the CDL where you can breastfeed your baby. Talk to the Blue Door teachers for more information. See similar questions...

When a baby is born its stomach is the size of a golf ball and because ALL of the nutrients in breastmilk are used by the baby, he should be eating 8-12 times in a 24 hour period. As he gets older he will become more efficient at breastfeeding and might be able to go longer periods between feedings. See similar questions...

Cigarette smoke in the pregnant woman cuts the flow of oxygen to her unborn baby. This can be very dangerous, even life threatening to the fetus. Infants who are born to mothers who smoke are more likely to be born premature, which is the leading cause of infant death. Infants that are around secondhand smoke are at risk of dying of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). See similar questions...

No harmful effects have been reported and you should feel free to breastfeed your baby after taking plan B. If you are at all worried, feed the baby first then take the pills after. This way you will be taking the pills well before the next feed. Alternatively, give a bottle for the next feed. See similar questions...

Yes, bonding does not only happen during feedings. Your SO can bond with your baby by cuddling and talking to the baby. As well as many other activities such as dancing, rocking or snuggling. You can also express milk for your SO to feed to your baby. See similar questions...

soon as the baby is born, the doctor will hand her to you. Hold the naked baby against your chest for direct skin-to-skin contact. Depending upon the temperature in the delivery room, both of you will be covered lightly with a sheet, with or without a blanket. Most babies, especially those whose mothers have not been doped, are alert for about 40 minutes to an hour after delivery. Take advantage of this period. Try to see if she might be interested in breastfeeding right away. See similar questions...

There is no evidence that hepatitis C can be spread from mother to child through breastfeeding. However, if you are undergoing treatment for hepatitis C, the drugs you are taking may not be safe during breastfeeding. Ask your doctor if it's safe for you to continue breastfeeding while you are being treated. See similar questions...