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.

Is it possible to treat limb reduction in Acrofacial Dysostosis, Rodriguez Type?

Major bones are often missing in fetuses with Acrofacial Dysostosis, Rodriguez Type, and I do know that this is one of the main reasons why the prognosis is so poor for these cases. I'd like to know if there is any possible treatment for limb reduction in Acrofacial Dysostosis, Rodriguez Type? And...

by terrel1877199819 over a year ago

No More Baby Formula in the Hospital Gift Bags

New York City’s public hospital system decided to no longer supply free baby-formula samples in their gift bags as part of their breastfeeding promotion. Instead of the formulas, new mothers will receive a breast-milk bottle cooler, disposable nursing pads, breastfeeding tips and a baby T-shirt...

by Jannie3486 over a year ago

can my children be taken?

I am so extremely depressed and stressed. My 3 child was born 2 1/2 months ago. He was born with methadone in his system. In fear all 3 of my children would be taken I begged and pleaded for ANY way to keep my children (not be taken by social services). I have been to 12 weeks of a state ran...

by hopelessly wondering103255 over a year ago

Anophthalmia, Isolated Microphthalmia, and Fetal alcohol syndrome/

We have been waiting to adopt a newborn for years now. You can imagine how happy I was when we got a call about a newborn baby this morning. The social worker did mention that the baby has Anophthalmia, Isolated Microphthalmia, and Fetal alcohol syndrome. What does that all mean? We are going to the...

by veda718200443 over a year ago

Newborns' Hearts May Be Damaged by Incubators

Neonatal incubators are made to protect prematurely born babies from external foes and to preserve their temperature and this is what they are good for. However, a new study finds there may be more to it. Scientists found that the electromagnetic fields produced by the motors of an incubator may be...

by DanDan over a year ago

very sick baby

i am taking my baby to the doc this morning but i am out of town and dont know the doctor so i am trying to educate myself a little. she has had a very high fever of over 103 since early saturday morning and now i am seeing like whithead pimples on and under her tongue -she is also vomitting. can...

by michellemaki7716 over a year ago

children born to methodone mothers

My 8 years g/daughter gained 12 pounds in 1 year. She was born to a methodone mother. Could this have in way be related? She lives with us and I know what she eats and doesn't eat and it is nothing differenct than my 3 grown children eat when they lived home. They are not over weight. she is 54...

by shebro99956 over a year ago

My 2 year old dauhghter will not sleep, doesnlt eat very much, and has had horrible bowel problems!

My daughter just turned two and she has had diarrhea for about 3 months now. My doctor ran a bunch of tests and they all came up negative. I go to the GI this week. And ever since she has had this issue she doesn't sleep. She nappes 1-2 hours and sleeps about 6 hours a night. I have tried...

by kjvidegain137809 over a year ago

A child with three arms born in China

Two months ago a child was born with a severe malformation. He was born with three arms, one right and two left arms. He is about to undergo a surgery in Shanghai real soon to have one of the hands removed. Doctors are still in doubt which arm to remove since none of them developed fully and...

by Tim over a year ago

lump on back of neck child

Answered by a doctor

Please help! I just noticed that my six month old has got a lump on the back of his neck! we just had his well baby visit and the doctor didn't notice it, so perhaps it just appeared. Can this be anything serious? What do you think it might be? Should I be calling the ped's about this, or is it OK?

by belle1181213399 over a year ago