Newborns

The newborn board is all about baby health, growth and development. Browse these topics or ask questions to learn about hearing, reflexes, temperament, breastfeeding, choosing formula, vitamins, infant formula basics, DHA and ARA and common and less common problems like allergic colitis, jaundice, constipation, (diaper) rashes, hydrocele, birth marks, fever, spina bifida, watery eyes, upper respiratory infections, thrush, and SIDS.

How often is small intestine atresia occurring in babies?

I read that small intestinal atresia can be diagnosed in babies at times, and that made me think. How often does small intestinal atresia already occur in newborns, as opposed to developing later in life? Was the small intestinal atresia that was diagnosed years later already present at birth, or...

by godfrey885172145 over a year ago

side effects of pertussis vaccine

I just heard that the pertussis vaccine is not actually very effective - on 70 percent, at best. So now I am wondering whether to give the pertussis vaccine at all? I know that vaccines can have some nasty side effects. My daughter is six months. Is pertussis still dangerous at that age? I didn't...

by dulci632204749 over a year ago

Twins sharing spinal cord separated successfully

Four-month-old conjoined twins Mateo and McHale Shaw from Sheboygan in Wisconsin had to undergo a difficult surgery in which they were separated. The two boys shared a spinal cord and were joined at the lower back. Sixty-five surgeons and health workers at Children's National Medical Center in...

by helene3479 over a year ago

Indonesian siblings killed by bird flu

Preliminary tests have identified two new fatal cases of bird flu in Indonesia. World Health Organization officials so far have confirmed 33 human deaths from bird flu in Indonesia, out of 124 worldwide. Indonesia's latest victims, an 18-year-old and his 10-year-old sister from West Java, died...

by Mayo over a year ago

Eco Friendly Baby Product

Hi,Check out our line of eco friendly baby products! http://www.organicbabychick.com/Our boutique only carries all natural, organic, and eco-friendly baby products. When we had our daughter, I instinctively felt the overwhelming concern for her well-being and overall health. With that concern...

by Emma Fernandes over a year ago

Comments and reviews on article "Organize Feeding and Sleeping Time for Newborn Babies"

Users comments and reviews on article Organize Feeding and Sleeping Time for Newborn Babies by Ratnakar Kini, MD

by Guest over a year ago

natural cure diaper rash

Answered by a doctor

My baby is 9 months old and she has a skin problem. Every time we put her a diaper, a rash appears in covered areas. I don’t know how to solve this since she still needs diapers. Is there any natural cure for diaper rash? I would really appreciate if someone could tell me this. Thanks.

by maureen_155888155888 over a year ago

Viagra saved baby's life

Lewis Goodfellow was born at 24 weeks weighing just 1lb 8oz. He was experiencing problems with his lungs as one of them failed due to the lack of oxygen and the body’s ability to get it into the boy’s bloodstream. Many premature babies often have breathing difficulties. Doctors can blow oxygen...

by Tim over a year ago

lump on back of head baby

Answered by a doctor

My newborn daughter has a lump on the back of her head, that I only noticed today. None of my other kids has had this, and it seems unusual to me. The midwife hasn't noticed it apparently or at least wasn't concerned about it. What can this be? Should I have her checked out again?

by giovanna1489171057 over a year ago

babies on methadone

Answered by a doctor

my niece was born premature at 1lb. her mother was on drugs even though she told the drs she wasnt. dont know if they believed her or not. my niece is still in hospital at 6 months of age with alot of health problems she is now 6lbs. her mother says they have put the baby on methadone to wean her...

by robots142592 over a year ago