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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 long can live babies with DiGeorge syndrome?

Sometimes I wish that someone is punishing me for something I did in my last life. I barely delivered my first baby and there is a huge problem with the second one. She was diagnosed with DiGeorge syndrome and I must say that I was shocked when I heard that there is no cure for that condition. How...

by User avatar clem156072357

Can i nurse one week twins at the same time?

I have one week old twins and was wondering any ways that I can nurse them at the same time.

by User avatar ellemu152349791

What are the long-term effects of fluid filled sack on back of the head of a newborn baby?

Someone was born with a sack of fluid on the back of the head. Parents were told, that if it burst, it  would result in the death of baby. It was removed by surgery within the first week of life. Question: What is it? What causes it? What are the long-term effects of...

by User avatar Guest

Has doctor recommended giving water to your newborn?

Hi, folks. I need some advice. I have a newborn and this is my first child. My doctor hasn’t recommended me giving water to my baby. I wonder if babies need water. Has your doctor recommended you something similar? I would appreciate if someone could tell me something more about this. Thanks.

by User avatar greta146659849

Methadone effects on infants

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My grandson was just born on the 19th addicted to methadone my daughter has been on the clinic for three years. While I have no problem with her being on the clinic, I do have reservations on her decision to decide to bring another life into the world while hers is in turmoil. If not for assistance...

by User avatar Laurie McNeil348747

Can hospitals detect if alcohol is in baby's first stool?

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Can hospitals detect if alcohol is in babies first stool? if you had a glass of wine at 25 weeks pregnant ??? Also I was wondering if the person was a social drinker in the early months of pregnancy 1-5 months would that show up if they drank three shots n a beer on two different occasions?

by User avatar Beegee95

methadone in baby, breast milk

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i am on a methadone script and am redusing i had a baby on 21 8 2015 and am coserned for my baby as she has a mix of breast milk and bottleshe is haveing 30-60ml of breast milk a day but if she has non in one day she is crying not settled and leg shakeing she is only 3 weeks how is the best way to...

by User avatar sharlene

My daughter had a knot under her left nipple for ever

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My daughter had a knot under her left nipple for ever. When we was visiting my mother in law she notice it on her left side so at her 9month appointment I ask the doc about it.and he side it's a breast bud that it will go away.but let him kno if it get any bigger .it was the size of a small pea...

by User avatar Guest

4 year old son born on methadone

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I was on 120mg. of methadone when I had my son and he had to stay in the hospital for six weeks while they gave him morphine to ween him off. He is very hyper and he has these temper tantrums, hes very distructive with his toys, he throws stuff out of the window while where in the car and he still...

by User avatar Guest

My daughter is young, they found two cyst on either baby's chest or abdomen

Hi my daughter is young, and just had her first ultrasound yesterday at 7 weeks 6 days. They found two cysts on either baby's chest or abdomen.. sending us for a better look at a specialists, she said she has never seen it before, it could just be a shadow because it is really early still, anyone...

by User avatar Guest