... choice for both you and your baby. Breast milk has certain properties that can never be duplicated. Human milk has been proven to be successful in developing the baby's immune system and mental well being. For Many years the option of breastfeeding has been viewed as a personal choice/preference, but in order to make a wise decision it is essential to evaluate ... can lead to speech problems, as well as mouth breathing, lip biting, gum disease. Lacobacillus bifidus is found in the digestive tract and prevents the growth of harmful organisms. Iron promotes the production of red blood cel...

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... to extrauterine life is one of the most important steps in the life cycle because, for many systems in the body, birth precipitates dramatic changes in function. The respiratory system undergoes major changes as the newborn's lungs fill with air during the first breath, and gas exchange across the pulmonary circulation abruptly replaces placental transfer. Similarly, birth triggers a ... of nutrients. Glycogen stored during feedings must be converted to glucose to support energy needs between feedings. Adding further to the vulnerability of the newborn period, many of the digestive and a...

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