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[16 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

Most premmie mums will find themselves almost constantly hooked up to the breast pump, expressing that precious milk forĀ  bubs, it can be quite a task to tackle and thankfully we have come across this wonderful little write up on Exclusive pumping.
Take a look, and I’m sure all will find very insightful!
http://www.mother-2-mother.com/ExclusivePumping.htm
(ok so a second look has reminded me that its not exactly little ! – but still very very good!)

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[10 Jul 2009 | No Comment | ]

(Taken from National Premmie Foundation – RSV Fact Sheet)
What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is the most common cause of lower-respiratory-tract infection in infancy or childhood. RSV is highly contagious. Approximately one-half of all infants are infected with the RSV during the first year of life and nearly all children have been infected at least once by the time they reach their second birthday. RSV causes cold-like symptoms that can trigger chronic breathing difficulties if the lungs become involved.
Who is at risk?
Babies born prematurely as well as those with chronic …