Question 1

what is peg feeding?

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Peg feeding...: Peg feeding is when nutrition is given via a tube placed in the stomach through the skin. The tube is usually placed by a GI doctor during an endoscopy procedure. Many types of patients who cannot eat normally but have functioning GI tracts benefit from this type of feeding.

Question 2

when should i do feedings?

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When baby is hungry!: Babies who are otherwise healthy are pretty good self-regulators; they'll let you know when they need to eat and when they are full. Most babies will feed every 2 to 3 hours or so, but this is quite variable - and it changes over time. Some newborns seem to do well feeding every 4 to 5 hours and some seem to need fed every 1 to 2 hours. Discuss your routine with your pediatrician.

Question 3

what is artificial feeding?

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Artificial feeding: The term artificial feeding  most usually refers to feedings which are given either through a tube in the stomach or through an IV to allow someone to get nutrition when they are not able to eat on their own. Some people need these just as a temporary measure, and some need them long term. They can be life-saving.

Question 4

how do you feed an anorectic?

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Very difficult: Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially lethal disease. In my opinion it is a biochemical disorder, not "psychological". The urgent need is for vitamin therapy given intravenously. Find a physician registered with the american college for the advancement of medicine website and look for a physican in your geographical area.

Question 5

when can i feed my baby nuts?

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3 years: Whole nuts are not suggested until age three because of choking hazard.
Peanut butter is currently not recommended until after age 2 because of allergic tendency. Tree nut butters like almond and cashew can be introduced after age one. Obviously watch for reactions.

Question 6

why is my baby feeding less often?

Accepted Answer

Lotsa possibilities: Babies can go through periods of eating more or less depending upon growth needs. Illnesses often cause appetites to change, too. Family, social, emotional, and environmental situations have an impact as well. As babies get older, their feeding patterns often change, typically becoming stretched out a bit, though eating more per feed. Also, what they eat can alter their appetite.

Question 7

can a nurse provide tubal feedings?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, nurses are qualified to be trained to administer tube feedings. There are many different formulations of nutrition solutions as well as routes of tube feeding -for example a tube placed in the stomach vs small intestine, vs through the nose. Some feeding regimens also require use of an "IV" type pump, which nurses can be trained to deliver.

Question 8

what age is safe to feed baby food?

Accepted Answer

No magic age: I generally recommend beginning foods at 4 months.  Some doctors recommend six months or later.  Some parents begin earlier than 4 months without ill effects, and some hold off  and breast feed for an entire year  (which is pretty remarkable).    You should ask your pediatrician his/her opinion.

Question 9

can you feed baby solids at 4months?

Accepted Answer

What's the hurry: Fifty years ago some kids were fed solids as soon as they got home because the home made formula was better for cows than babies.Now that breast feeding or modern formulas are here, they do not need anything for the first year.Most recommend they start after they can sit up and the tongue thrust fades at 6mo. Early feedings risk hospitalization for food reactions, later, not so risky.

Question 10

can i take ibeprophin and brest feed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take Ibuprofen when breast feeding.

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