Q: What is the fat content of human milk? Would you have a reference for this?
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Human milk has 1.3 gms of fat per fluid ounce and 11 grams in 1 cup (USDA Survey database). Human milk is perfect for little humans whereas cows milk is better for little cows. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends breast feeding for the first year of life. About time!
Q: My daughter is 7 months pregnant and the corners of her mouth are so cracked that the skin is growing back crooked. I’m concerned that she has a vitamin deficiency, although she takes vitamins. Any advice or a cream that will help her? Thank you.
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Does she drink milk? If not, she could have a riboflavin deficiency. If she is taking prenatal vitamins, she is probably getting folacin, iron and vitamin C only. If she is taking a multivitamin that has 100% of all vitamins and minerals, then I doubt she has a vitamin deficiency. I would recommend your daughter see a dermatologist as well as she may have an infection which should be treated even if she is pregnant.