Costochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum).Cartilage is tough but flexible connective tissue found throughout the body, including in the joints between bones. It acts as a shock absorber, cushioning the joints.ostochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum). Cartilage is tough but flexible connective tissue found throughout the body, including in the joints between bones.
How much formula does your 2-3 week old eat? My LO has a seemingly insatiable appetite lately! She began increasing a few of her daytime feedings this past week to every hour or 1.5 hrs., 2-3 oz. at a time. At her doc appt. the other day, the doc said she should be eating more like every 3 hrs, or even 2 but not every hour. But she keeps wanting more--tonight LO ate 3 oz. then 20 min. later 2 oz. more.
If you nurse for 3-6 months: 1  Your baby will be healthier than the baby who is formula fed. 2  Studies have found that babies who were exclusively breastfed for at least four months had half as many ear infections as formula fed babies.3  Nursing can help you lose the extra weight you put on during pregnancy.f you nurse for 3-6 months: 1  Your baby will be healthier than the baby who is formula fed. 2  Studies have found that babies who were exclusively breastfed for at least four months had half as many ear infections as formula fed babies.