Diet During Lactation (Breastfeeding)

Diet During Lactation (Breastfeeding)

Introduction

When you are breastfeeding your baby, you may wonder about what foods and drinks are best for you and whether what you eat may affect your breast milk and your baby.

Bear in mind that women who are breastfeeding do not need to consume special foodsor excessive amounts of fluid to successfully lactate or to increase their milk production.

One of the wonders of breast milk is that it can meet your baby's nutritional needs even when you are not eating perfectly. However, that does not mean that you will not suffer.

When you do not get the nutrients you need from your diet, your body draws on its nutrient reserves, which can eventually become depleted. Also, you need energy and stamina to meet the physical demands of caring for a new baby.

Pemakanan Kanak-Kanak yang kurang Berat Badan

Pemakanan Kanak-Kanak yang kurang Berat Badan

Pengenalan

Kekurangan berat badan tidak bermaksud kurus ataupun langsing. Sesetengah kanak-kanak, secara semula jadi, bertubuh agak besar dan mengekalkannya dengan mengamalkan diet yang seimbang serta melakukan aktiviti fizikal. Ini adalah sihat dan normal. Manakala sesetengah kanak-kanak pula, secara semula jadinya bertubuh kecil, namun mereka bukanlah kekurangan berat badan. Walau bagaimana pun, kekurangan berat badan yang sebenar mungkin petanda kepada masalah pemakanan, kesihatan atau emosi.

Kekuningan pada bayi yang baru lahir

Kekuningan pada Bayi Baru Lahir

Apa itu jaundis?

Jaundis adalah warna kekuningan yang kelihatan pada kulit yang disebabkan oleh meningkatnya kadar bilirubin dalam darah. Jaundis pada bayi adalah jaundis yang berlaku dalam masa sebulan selepas bayi lahir.

Apa itu bilirubin?

Bilirubin adalah sejenis pigmen yang dihasilkan daripada pemecahan sel darah merah. Ia kemudian diproses di dalam hati sebelum dikeluarkan ke dalam najis.

Kids : Rashes

Rashes

Introduction

What are the common types of skin rashes seen in children?

Many conditions are associated with skin rashes. They include :

• Heat rash (sweat rash).
• Eczema.
• Urticaria (hives).
• Allergic rashes.
• Contact dermatitis.
• Fungal infections of the skin such as tinea, ringworm.
• Infections such as viral fever, measles, rubella, non-specific viral rash and dengue fever.
• Diaper rash.
• Bites and stings.

Kids : Poisoning

Poisoning

Introduction

Poisoning in children is a major cause of illness. 90% of poisoning cases occur at home. Toddlers are at higher risk for poisoning as their natural exploring and curiosity behaviour may result in ingestion.

Common sources of poisons in the household :

• Kerosene and hydrocarbon (petrol)
• Prescribed medicine
• Insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• Detergents, polishes and caustics

Kids : Hepatitis A

HEPATITIS A

What is Hepatitis A infection?

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can occur due to various causes; from virus, drug or even alcohol. Many viruses can cause hepatitis directly or indirectly. Hepatitis viruses have their major effect on the liver.

There are several types of hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, E etc). Hepatitis A virus causes Hepatitis A, a self-limiting illness that is transmitted from person to person through fecal-oral route (means eating or drinking of something that have been contaminated with feces of infected person). People can become infected by eating food or drinking water contaminated by someone who has the virus. Raw or undercooked shellfish from contaminated water can also be a source.

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