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Posts tagged with ‘newborn’
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Croup
Croup is caused by a respiratory virus and causes children, usually age 5 and younger, to have a barking…
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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Just because you aren’t the person smoking the cigarette doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Secondhand smoke contains more than…
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Common Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks
Many newborn babies have skin conditions. Some are born with birthmarks. Some get rashes. Most are harmless and usually clear…
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When Does My Child Need Emergency Services?
If you have any question at all about your child’s health, call his or her doctor. The doctor can tell…
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Recognizing Newborn Illnesses
It might be hard to tell if your newborn is sick. Be sure to look for signs of common newborn…
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Meckel's Diverticulum
A Meckel’s diverticulum is a small pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine. It is…
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Spitting Up in Babies
Babies spit up when they’ve eaten too much or swallowed air while feeding. It isn’t the same as vomiting. Babies…
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Congenital Heart Disease: How to Care for Your Baby and Yourself
In many ways, babies born with heart defects are cared for just like any other baby. But there are times…
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Premature Birth
When a baby is born prematurely, he or she can have health problems. That’s because some organs are still developing…
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Newborn Reflexes and Behavior
While newborn babies develop at different rates, your baby should have a series of built-in responses to different stimuli at…
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Newborn Screening Tests
Your newborn will go through screening tests at the hospital. The purpose is to find and treat certain health issues…
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease of the intestine that can affect premature and newborn babies.
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Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarged breasts.
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Heart Murmurs
A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats and can be innocent or indicative of a more serious health…
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Hirschsprung’s Disease
Hirschsprung’s is a rare birth defect that affects the large intestine. It is caused by missing nerves near the end…
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Caring for Your Premature Baby
A baby’s birth can be a happy time. However, it can be stressful if your baby is born premature. Premature…
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Caring for a Baby Who Has Down Syndrome
If you have a child with Down syndrome, he or she is similar to other children in many ways. But…
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Newborn Sleep Routines
The first few weeks of your baby’s life can be some of the toughest for you. You’re up and down…
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Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects in a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain. They occur when a fetus’…
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Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease is a problem with the heart that is present at birth. “Congenital” is another way of saying…
