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.

methadone treatments and babies

Answered by a doctor

My niece is currently pregnant and on methadone treatments daily. Her mother is giving her daughter a baby shower before the birth of the child. Is this wise? The family is very upset feeling the baby shower should wait until after the birth, because what if something is terribly wrong. Can the...

by Guest over a year ago

French Doctors Successfully Separate Twins Joined At Spine

Fifteen-month-old twins Mohamed and Souleymane were diagnosed as Siamese twins before they were born. These two boys weighted only 1.7 pounds each were conjoined at the base of the spine and kept in the hospital until they gained enough strength to be operated. Their surgery took place on December...

by Lori2592 over a year ago

Comments and reviews on article "Baby Bathing Basics: First-time Parents Guide to Newborn Baths"

Users comments and reviews on article Baby Bathing Basics: First-time Parents Guide to Newborn Baths by Ratnakar Kini, MD

by Guest over a year ago

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 simone2593 over a year ago

side effects from DPT shot

There has been (1) reported case of whooping cough in our school district where I substitute, and I have been offered free shots of DPT (or something like TDPT), but I have seen a list of really bad side effects, and I am wondering if I should take the shot or take my chances. I am a 65 year old...

by gmblair96916 over a year ago

Breastfeeding may improve IQ scores

Children who were breastfed exclusively for at least three months had better intelligence scores later in life than those who received formula. Breastfed children were seen to have better results in verbal, non- verbal and overall intelligence tests and significantly higher academic ratings in...

by Mick over a year ago

preemie grandaughter need your help!

TO ANYONE WHO CAN HELP MY GRANDAUGHTER WAS BORN AT 26 WEEKS . SHE HAS A NUMBER OF HEALTH PROBLEMS ,BUT THE ONE NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW ABOUT IS THEY SAY SHE CANT TOLERATE FATS . SHE IS ALMOST 6 MOS. NOW AND WEIGHS ONLY 7LBS 5OZ, her triglyisorides are over300 on a rx formula. on her mothers...

by katnoah2 over a year ago

Boyles

Hello, The baby is constanly getting boyles on her but, some go away, what is the best thing to treat this from happening. she has had boyles surface a few times this year already. 19 months old. Thank you, Gloria Pabon

by pabon1@sbcglobal.net over a year ago

Breastfed babies do not become brainier kids

Many previous researches found a link between breastfeeding and the intelligence later in life but most of these researchers failed to consider the mother's IQ and the parents' educational and economic status. When these factors were taken into account, breastfeeding was found not to have a major...

by Tim over a year ago

Worried 1st time Mother

I have been on Methadone for around 2 yrs now and just started decreasing in dose 3 months before I became Pregnant. I've been to the doctor and done tons of research about pregnancy while on methadone. I hear it is not good to keep decreasing your dose while pregnant and I want to do what is best...

by 1st TimeMother over a year ago