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.

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cocaine addicted babies

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Hi, my good friend was using drugs for a long time. She even didn't know that she was pregnant as she thought all sickness and loosing of appetite was because of cocaine she was taking. When she finally realized that she will bear a baby it was too late for abortion. She born a boy and that baby is...

by darcey36259 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

What is the solution for congenital hip dislocation ?

I'm suffering with congenital hip dislocation. Also my hips not have normal shape. Now my age is 22. What can I do for that Thank you.

by dam2009101520 over a year ago

over a year ago by Damith

life expectancy for trisomy 13

A casual acquaintance of mine is expecting a baby who has trisomy 13. I really want to know more about this. I know that trisomy 13 is a very serious condition, and if what I have heard before is correct, then these children don't live for very long. What is the life expectancy for babies born with...

by fairfax813147362 over a year ago

over a year ago by Paul

Right testicle 3 times larger the left of my 7 month old son. Is it normal?

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Hi, I am father of a 7 month old baby. I,m worried about that his right testicle is about 3 times larger than the left. I know that usually one is little larger than the other. But in case of my son, is it normal or a matter of worry? Now I'm very anxious about this matter. Thanking you Keshob

by Keshob Chandra Das over a year ago

over a year ago by ussy

2 year old no bowel movement for 7 days

My 2 year old has not had a bowel movement in 7 dasys. I have given him apple and prune juice mixed, 2 glycerin suppositories. Do you haqve any suggestions. How long is to long for a baby to have a bowel movement

by blu destiny80593 over a year ago

over a year ago by tawni

My Baby Doesnt Have a Gallbladder

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I am mother of disabled 10 months old son. After having two ultrasounds performed on his liver, kidneys, abdomen and scrotum, it was discovered that he had been born without a gallbladder. So far the doctors are not worried and they told me that I shouldn’t be either. He is on a special formula...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Extra crease in one arm

My 11 mos. old son has had an extra crease in just one arm (right above his elbow) since he was born. We are wondering if there is any problem associated with this?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

life expectancy for williams syndrome

Can I ask you all something? My next door neighbour, whom I am quite friendly with, recently gave birth to a lovely baby. Now it turns out that the baby has williams syndrome. I know the mental capabilities are altered and there are physical symptoms as well, but I didn't want to quiz my neighbour...

by heida134165866 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest