Your baby has a very packed schedule of sleeping, eating, crying and pooping
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<em>By Dr Janice TUNG, Associate Consultant and Associate Professor Tan Thiam Chye, Visiting Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital</em></p><h2 id="what39shappeningtoyourbaby">What's Happening to Your Baby?</h2><p>Your baby will sleep a lot, eat a lot, and poo a lot – up to 12 bowel movements a day, particularly if you're breastfeeding. This is all helping your newborn's brain to develop. Newborn babies sleep up to 20 hours a day, and will likely have between eight and 12 feeds. The other thing your baby will do a lot — crying. Be aware of something called colic, which is uncontrollable crying in a healthy baby. These bouts of prolonged crying usually come in the evenings. Speak to your doctor if this is happening so other health issues can be ruled out.</p><h2 id="what39shappeningtoyou">What's Happening to You?</h2><p>You're probably still trying to get used to all the extra things you have to deal with now: feeding and looking after your bundle of joy. If you're breastfeeding, remember to stick to a healthy diet as this affects the milk you're feeding your baby. Try to stay off caffeine a little while longer and have more food rich in omega-3 fats like salmon, tuna and mackerel — these will nurture your baby's brain.</p><p>Copyright © 2016 HealthHub.sg. All rights reserved.</p><hr /><p>
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