Question 1

why is my baby nursing less?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Depending on the age of your baby and what is going on, there are a number of possibilities. In a newborn, if your baby is sick, poor feeding may be a symptom. In an older infant who is eating solid foods, your baby may be getting more calories from the solids and more physically active (and also more efficient at nursing), so the feedings may be spreading apart. Good weight gain is a great sign.

Question 2

what are alternatives to nursing?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are multiple infant formulas, which will provide your child with proper nutrition. You can also pump, and give breast milk via a bottle.

Question 3

is it true theres a nursing shortage?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I'm not sure if there is an actual shortage, but there will always be a demand for nurses either in the home care market, the nursing home industry, or hospitals or doctor's offices.

Question 4

what should i look for in choosing a nursing facility?

Accepted Answer

The exit door: Ask your relatives or loved ones if you can live with assistance at an attached part of one of their homes.  Make sure you accept all the assistance they want to give you, and get a separate area/entrance to your spot.  Give them space, and make sure they give you your space.

Question 5

what number of different types of nursing degrees/ fields are there?

Accepted Answer

Dozens: As a this is a site for doctors, we are likely not the best resource for this question.  However, there are dozens of nursing specialties with their own governing bodies.  They range from the adminstrative (case management, informatics) to the traditional clinical (ambulatory, critical care) to the advanced care provision (CRNA, midwife).

Question 6

what is neonatal nursing?

Accepted Answer

Neonatal nurses: They are nurse who have extra training and experience to take care of newborns at the neonatal ICU. Those babies could be in the hospital due to prematurity, infections, congenital anomalies, depression or difficult transition around time of birth, etc

Question 7

what are nursing home ethics?

Accepted Answer

See below: Not sure what you mean by your question. The workers at the nursing home are bound by the hipaa, federal and state laws. The information about the patient can only be released to someone else with your or your guardian written consent. If you need more clarification, please rephrase the question.

Question 8

is herbalife safe while nursing?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins: When supplemental Vitamin A is added to the prenatal vitamin, overdose can occur in as little as 4 times the regular dose. If Vitamin A is consumed in amounts greater than 10,000 IUs, liver toxicity or fetal birth defects can occur. High dose vitamin E in women were 70% more likely to give birth to a baby with a heart defect.  Be careful which vitamins you take.

Question 9

how will a nursing pillow help me?

Accepted Answer

Good support: Nursing pillows are a great way to cradle your baby safely while feeding as well as making your breastfeeding much more comfortable. Positioning your baby for the feed can be much easier with a pillow when they are in early infancy and need better support.

Question 10

how to reduce weight during nursing?

Accepted Answer

Don't: You don't want to go on a weight reduction program while you're nursing, as it may compromise baby's nutriition. Wait until after you've stopped and then go for it.

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