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.
Midwife. In the early weeks, your baby will wake and feed frequently, day and night. You'll probably find that your baby's feeds are spaced unevenly, as your baby's appetite will vary as much as yours does. After the first few days, most young babies feed at least eight times a day, sometimes more.So your baby could be asking for a feed as often as every 90 minutes to two hours. If you're breastfeeding this often, your baby will be building up your supply, as the more she feeds, the more milk you will produce.However, do check that she's latched on well.idwife. In the early weeks, your baby will wake and feed frequently, day and night. You'll probably find that your baby's feeds are spaced unevenly, as your baby's appetite will vary as much as yours does. After the first few days, most young babies feed at least eight times a day, sometimes more.