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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.

purple dots on inner left breast

I noticed a bruise that was very yellow on my left breast it doesnt hurt or anything, I do have my nipples pierced so I thought it could be an infection but then it turned into many dark purple spots its been there for about 2weeks now, I was wondering if this is infact an infection or id its...

by User avatar Guest

1 year old diagnosed with hypoglycemia?

Hi! My 1 year old son is diagnosed with hypoglycemia? Doctor thinks that maybe he has certain disorders of the adrenal glands. I need to take my son to do many analyses. I'm worried a lot, of course. Does anybody with experience can tell me something more about treatments for hypoglycemia? Thank...

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Craniopagus twins to be separated

Two Italian girls of Romanian descent, three-year-old Anastasia and Tatiana Dogaru, were born connected at the head. Such twins are very rare occurring in about 1 in 2.5 million births. The top of Tatiana's head is attached to the back of Anastasia's. They have been living in Dallas for the last...

by User avatar Natalia3856

Comments and reviews on article "SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome"

Users comments and reviews on article SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by SirGan

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My newborn tested for hypoglycemia!

Hello! My baby was born premature and she had low birth weight. She was blue and had seizures. Her blood results showed low sugar levels and my doctor said she had hypoglycemia. They gave her glucose and water mixture. We were released from the hospital few days ago but I am afraid this can happen...

by User avatar tamar46728

my newborn son is weening off methadone

Answered by a doctor

my EX and i just had a son. she was on 190mg of methadone. its the worst thing ive ever seen in my life. im still in the hospital its been 2 weeks with no sign of going home. i just recieved full custody of him. mom is only allowed to see him 4 hours a day supervised. pregnancy and methadone is the...

by User avatar Guest

Breast-feeding can prevent respiratory diseases

Is it true that breast feeding is very important? It seems to me that it is so outdated but all the doctor say that it is something that has to be done and that breast feeding can prevent a lot of problems, including respiratory diseases. Is that true? What do you say?

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How can I know is my child affected by fetal alcohol syndrome?

Hello. I am currently pregnant. I must admit that lately I have attended some feasts and I have consumed alcohol. It's not that I am an alcoholic, but I am afraid I have hurt my baby. How can I know is my child affected by fetal alcohol syndrome? I would be grateful for all your replies. Bye!

by User avatar ferrell43154

Would you take your baby for Newborn screening?

Hello, my friends. My wife has just delivered a beautiful baby. We are all very happy about this. The day when my wife will leave the hospital is approaching. Doctors suggested us to do newborn screening. I would like to know if you would take your baby for this kind of testing.

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Bow legged with a newborn?

I have a near two month old, he likes when we hold him up and let him stretch his legs so he "stands." However, today...I was told by another mother not to do that, it will make him bow legged by the time he grows up I simply want to know is that true?

by User avatar Dark-rose101164