Edema is swelling caused by fluid retention-excess fluid is trapped in the body's tissues. In the UK/Ireland/Australasia and some other countries, the word is spelled oedema. Swelling caused by edema commonly occurs in the hands, arms, ankles, legs and feet.It is usually linked to the venous or lymphatic systems.dema is swelling caused by fluid retention-excess fluid is trapped in the body's tissues. In the UK/Ireland/Australasia and some other countries, the word is spelled oedema. Swelling caused by edema commonly occurs in the hands, arms, ankles, legs and feet.
1 In the early weeks, newborns should nurse about 8-12 times every 24 hours, usually for about 10-15 minutes on each breast.  Breast milk alone is the ideal food for the first 6 months of life. If you wean your baby before 12 months of age, give an iron-fortified formula. The formula should be iron-fortified to prevent anemia (low blood count). Don't start cow's milk until your child is one year old. Cow's milk does not have the vitamins babies need.
Your primary care provider will let you know how much breast milk or formula your baby should take. Usually a full term healthy newborn takes about 2-3 ounces of breast milk or formula per feeding â about 6-8 feedings per day.Itâs important to understand that itâs normal for newborns to lose some weight in the first week or so of life, but by 2 weeks, your baby should be back to birth weight.Itâs helpful to have your baby weighed once a week, on the same set of scales, for the first 1-2 months to make sure heâs gaining weight properly.ow long should a feeding take? Feedings should take no more than 30 minutes. If your baby takes longer than this, it may mean she is working too hard and may actually be burning up some of the calories needed to gain weight. Try to feed your baby every 3- 4 hours.