Your Pregnancy - week by week
Pregnancy is a wonderful and trying time all at the same time. One the pages listed to the right you can read about the development of your baby week for week during the next nine months. We hope you find the information useful and interesting and above all remember to enjoy your pregnancy.		Choose your stage Congratulation Preparing for pregnancy First trimester Second trimester Third trimester Birth

Your Baby's 1st year - month by month

The first year of your baby's life is very interesting and a lot of things will happen during the first year. Your baby will learn to crawl, eat solid food and may even say her/his first words.

The pages to the right will let you in on some of the exciting things that will happen during the next 12 months.

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New born 0-2 months 3-4 months 5-6 months 7-8 months 9-10 months 11-12 months

Your Growing Child - year by year
Your child is getting bigger and bigger and is not a baby any more. Read about the changes in your child's life and how you can support your child during this time.		Choose your stage Toddlers 1-3 years Young children 4-7 years

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Feeding

Breastfeeding

The very first feeding

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The very first feed

When your baby is born, it will seek your breast within the first hour of its life. This is a reflex, and should not be mistaken for hunger. A healthy baby does not require food at all within the first few days.

It is important that your baby is offered the breast when he/she shows interest, because your production of breast milk is stimulated primarily by your baby's suckling.

A small volume of breast milk is transferred to the baby within the first 24-36 hours. This milk is called the colostrum. The small amount is important to help your baby's digestive system to adapt gently.

Your breastfeeding should begin with skin-to-skin contact between you and your newborn immediately, or as soon as possible after birth. This contact is precious and should be initiated by your baby.
Lying there on your chest the baby will be able to hear your heartbeat, which he/she has been listening to inside you. Your baby will feel safe, and will sooner or later seek your breast. It is important that the baby is covered and kept warm, but unwrapped to enable your baby to touch, lick and sense things.

Child's Nutrition

Nutrition for your child

Fat

Essential fatty acids

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Pregnant women and new mothers should be informed of the fact, that breastfeeding is the unique biological basis for the health of the child. Mothers should be given guidance on the preparation for, and maintenance of lactation with special emphasis on the importance of a well-balanced diet both during pregnancy and after delivery.

Unnecessary introduction of partial bottle-feeding should be discouraged since it will have a negative effect on breastfeeding. Similarly, mothers should be warned of the difficulty of reversing a decision not to breastfeed.

Before advising a mother to use an infant formula, she should be advised of the social and financial implications of her decision. The family circurmstances and costs should be kept in mind.

Mothers should be reminded that breast milk is not only the best, but also the most economical food for babies.

If a decision to use an infant formula is taken, it is important to give instruction on correct preparation methods, emphasising that unboiled water, unboiled bottles or incorrect dilution can all lead to illness.

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