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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.

breastfeeding jaundic

I have heard for many cases where babies had problem with jaundice. I wonder if that is something serious and should mother report it to baby’s doctor. I have a baby, which is why I am so much worried. I want to hear more about this problem called breastfeeding jaundice. Can you tell me what does...

by User avatar deerdre423

Blisters on my baby

My baby is 18 months old. She had a blister show up on her her upper thigh. When I brushed against it it was apparent it was very painful. The blister poppeAsa day later and clear fluid came out of it. Now it is a hard crusty scab with red around it. She now has three other blisters starting on her...

by User avatar Susan74295430

how dangerous is cepalhaematoma

Hello, good people. My wife delivered a baby last night. However, there were some difficulties during labor and it seems that something is wrong with our baby. Doctors says our baby has cephalhematoma. I would like to know whether this condition is dangerous. I would appreciate all your replies....

by User avatar bordie167058678

a baby diagnosed with pulmonary hemorrhage! What to expect?

Hello, guys. Close friends of mine got baby several days ago. However, it seems that this baby is diagnosed with pulmonary hemorrhage. I guess this condition is serious. What can we expect? Is this condition treatable? I hope everything will be all right. Thanks for all your replies, guys. Bye and...

by User avatar pietro49667330

Newborn Bowel Movements

My baby is 3 weeks old and I am bottle feeding her Similac Advance. The first week she was home, she had little difficulty in passing her stools. Recently, she has been having some problems come poop time. Her little face turns red and you can feel her pushing/bearing down. She also squeals...

by User avatar Kennedy12178703

Toxic tests on unborn babies 'alarming'

Any toxic chemicals that pass from mother’s blood to a fetus may cause birth defects. It is possible that babies are being exposed to perfumes, flame-retardants, and non-stick chemicals when they are the most sensitive. It is especially emphasized chemicals possible affect on brain’s development...

by User avatar simone2593

Goods and bads of Baby Strollers

Hello, folks. My wife and I will soon have a baby and I would like to know whether to buy baby strollers or not. Some people are against them. I would like to know something more about good and bads. Can anyone help me? I would really appreciate all your replies. Bye, folks!

by User avatar massimo98974956

My almost 22 month old has knots on his head that comes and goes, what is it?

My son has gotten knots on his head once before. I took him to his pediatrician asap and he told me it was nothing to worry about, but wanted me to take him the next morning to get x-rays. When we woke up the next morning they were gone, so I called the ped. and he said not to worry about them...

by User avatar lilmommalisa

what is cephalhaematoma

Hello, folks. My friend gave birth yesterday. However, it seems that something is wrong with a baby. She survived a birth trauma. Doctors said that she had cephalhaematoma. I must admit that I haven't heard about this condition before, so I would like to ask what it is. Thanks in advance.

by User avatar ilsa145466177

Will approve newborn screening for risk of future disease in your kid?

I have to say that I am also having a hard time in this pregnancy. Of course, she carries the most of the problems, but I have also been trying to learn as much as possible about all possible and impossible diagnostic procedures that should determine the health state of our baby. So, I wanted to ask...

by User avatar Guest