If you're feeding your baby less than 32 ounces (about 1 liter) a day of vitamin D-fortified formula, give your baby 400 IU of liquid vitamin D a day â starting in the first few days after birth. Continue giving your baby vitamin D until he or she drinks at least 32 ounces (about 1 liter) a day.
That's why for many women, the most thrilling moment in all the hoopla surrounding the royal baby was when the duchess clasped her hands under her still-swollen, I-just-had-a-baby-YESTERDAY belly. The thing is, pregnancy changes women's bodies, sometimes forever. You grow a tiny person in there, and then your body does the incredibly hard work of ushering him or her into the world. Some of the resulting shifts are less welcome than others, but -- if you won't hate us for being too insipid -- we'd argue that many are awesome in their own way.
Swelling is a common condition during pregnancy. Fingers, legs, ankles and feet swell and cause discomfort when you are pregnant. This effect will last for a week or more after your delivery. You will produce about 50% more blood when pregnant to nourish and protect both you and your baby.