When your baby is being fed with tubes, you might find it difficult to connect with her. Talk to your nurses about doing kangaroo care, which helps you bond with your baby. With this technique, you hold your unclothed baby (wearing a diaper) against your naked chest. One option is to wear a baggy button-down shirt. You then button the shirt up to the child's upper back so that the baby is inside your shirt and the heat is locked in. Alternatively, you can place a blanket on your baby's back so that the heat is trapped. Fathers and mothers should both do kangaroo care. Kangaroo care can stabilize your baby's heart rate, breathing, and oxygen saturation levels. The care also works to reduce crying and help your baby gain weight. Premature babies often have difficulty sucking, swallowing, and breathing correctly. This makes breastfeeding and bottle feeding complicated. You can, however, choose to pump your milk and have the doctors feed it to your baby via tubes. If you choose not to breastfeed, the hospital might, with your permission, use a donor's milk. There also are formulas available that are designed for premature babies. They have extra fat and protein to help preemies grow. There are also supplements that can be added to pumped breastmilk called human milk fortifier. Most babies born at 34 36 weeks gestation can use regular formula or a transitional formula. Some babies need to be fed through IVs. Others have a tube placed in their mouth or nose that goes to their stomachs. For the latter, some hospitals will allow you to participate in this process. The nurses will show you how to put the tube inside the baby and make sure the position is correct. They will instruct how to get your child to suck, which can benefit later breastfeeding or bottle feeding. They also will help you learn how to handle vomit. Babies born at 34 weeks or later gestation often can breastfeed or drink from a bottle. Oftentimes, breastfeeding is easier than bottle feeding for premature babies. Preemies can have difficulty stopping the milk flow from a bottle, which can lead to choking or breathing problems. While your baby is still receiving tube feedings, doctors will encourage you to try bottle feedings when your baby is ready. You will start once a day and gradually increase the number of bottle feedings. Your baby needs to learn how to feed and breathe simultaneously. To bottle feed your baby, do the following: Hold the baby in your arms. Cradle him in the crook of your right or left arm so that you are supporting his head. He should almost be sitting, not laying down. You do not want him to choke. Position his head so it is leaning forwards and in front of his body. It should not be twisted to the side. Keep his arms and hands forward and near the bottle. Place the bottle in his mouth. Try to help him suck the nipple. Do not force the bottle down his throat and never leave him propped up with the bottle alone. Pull the bottle out after every few sucks. This will reduce the chance of your baby becoming too tired. If his lips turn blue and his heart rate is too low, he is over-exerting himself. Do not rush your baby. Preemies need more time to feed as they are learning a new process at a younger than normal age.
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One-sentence summary -- Bond with your baby. Choose whether to express your milk. Learn how to do tube feedings. Bottle feed your baby.

Garlic is a great addition to your diet when you're trying to cleanse your liver, as it activates enzymes in the liver that help to clear out toxins. It also contains two natural compounds called allicin and selenium which support healthy liver function. Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, arugula, dandelion greens and chicory provide a multitude of liver-cleansing benefits -- they eliminate heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides (which wreak havoc on the liver) and increase the production and flow of healthy bile. Grapefruit contains a special protein called glutathione which attaches itself to toxins before eliminating them from the body. Enjoying a whole grapefruit or drinking a glass of freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice with breakfast aids the liver cleansing process along with boosting your bodies vitamin C, pectin and antioxidant content. Avocados are also high in glutathione, a compound which protects the liver from toxins and ensures proper liver function. Some research has suggested that eating just 1 to 2 avocados per week for a minimum of 30 days could help to reverse liver damage. Walnuts contain glutathione, an amino acid called l-arginine and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which help to detoxify the liver and lower ammonia high levels of which are responsible for many diseases. Try munching on a handful of walnuts as a snack, or sprinkling them over a salad. Turmeric is something of a liver-cleansing superfood it protects the liver from toxins and helps to regenerate damaged liver cells. It also boosts bile production and supports the healthy function of the gall bladder, another purifying organ. Try adding turmeric to lentil curries and stewed vegetable dishes to take advantage of its detoxifying benefits. There are certain foods and ingredients that work against the liver, overloading it with toxins and hindering its proper function. Such foods include processed, fatty foods like preserved meat (sausages, corned beef), deep fried food, margarine and hydrogenated oils, and any food that contains artificial colors and flavors. There are many natural supplements which can help to detoxify the liver and promote liver health. Some of the most popular include malic acid, burdoc, dandelion root and milk thistle. These can be found at the pharmacy or health food store and should be taken according to the instructions on the packaging. Certain herbal teas are believed to flush toxins and fat deposits from the liver, while also increasing hydration levels. The best teas for liver cleansing include ingredients such as dandelion root, ginger, clove, burdock root, chamomile, cinnamon and horsetail. Try to drink at least two cups of herbal tea per day and sweeten with honey if necessary.
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Eat garlic. Eat green, leafy vegetables. Eat grapefruit. Eat avocado. Eat walnuts. Eat turmeric. Know what to avoid. Take supplements. Drink detoxifying teas.