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Problems during Breast-feeding

Bitting the nipple Fussing at the breast Pains during nursing, example cramps in your lower abdomen, as soon as the baby starts nursing Sore or cracked nipples Breast engorgement. When the breast is overfull with milk, the entire breast becomes firm and uncomfortable. Engorgement behind the areola. The most frequent cause of engorgement is the overfilling of the sinuses, the storage spaces located behind the areola. Engorgement from plugged ducts. Treatment is similar to all engorgement. Breast infection or abscess. The skin may become red over the sore spot, and fever and chills may develop. Headache, achiness, and other flu-like symptoms are often the first signs of breast infections.

What Is A Vaccine?

A vaccine is a medicine that's given to help prevent a disease. Vaccines help the body produce antibodies. These antibodies protect against the disease. Vaccines not only help keep your child healthy, they help all children by stamping out serious childhood diseases. Are Vaccines Safe? Vaccines are generally quite safe. The protection provided by vaccines far outweighs the very small risk of serious problems. Vaccines have made many serious childhood diseases rare today. Talk to your family doctor if you have any questions. Do Vaccines Have Side Effects? Some vaccines may cause mild temporary side effects such as fever, or soreness or a lump under the skin where the shot was given. Your family doctor will talk to you about possible side effects with certain vaccines. When Should My Child Be Vaccinated? Recommendations about when to have your child vaccinated change from time to time. You can get a copy of the most current vaccination schedule on the World Wide Web f

Christmas Carol

In the Philippines, once the Misa del Gallo started it is a sign for the children that they can start Christmas caroling. It is a Filipino tradition for children when celebrating Christmas. Christmas caroling is like going from house to house singing Christmas carols. These children are like the one who is spreading the spirit of Christmas. They form a group and create their instruments like tambourines made with bottle caps, drums made of milk can, etc. Children usually sing Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, Pasko Na Naman, Namamasko po. Once the children is finished with their song they usually say " Namamasko po!"  which is a clue for the owner of the house that it is time for them to give their reward. Usually they received coins or candies. After being rewarded the carolers sing the tradition "Thank you, thank you, and babait ninyo", for thanking the owner of the house. Not only children do the Christmas Caroling tradition, usually Church c