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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.

My 5 year old who was born addicted to methadone.

Answered by a doctor

My 5 year old was in the NICU for about a month. She was detoxing from methadone. I have so many concerns. I became pregnant while on the program. My husband, at the time, was extremely helpful and understanding. We did use drugs together, but he was able to get clean with out the help of methadone....

by User avatar sweetmom1

Could my baby not love me?

Hi. I have a 7 months old baby. He always cries when I hold him, and when my husband is holding him he is smiling. He looks so peaceful in his arms, but in mine… Could my baby not love me?

by User avatar Guest

Slow Development in a baby

I'm 15 (as of May 24th) and I have a set of identical baby girls, Joeannah (Jo-Anna) and Jealynn (Jay-Lin) who are 6 months old and I'm 2 months pregnant. I know what's running through your mind as you read this "This girl is a real slut". What ever think what you want, but it's not that. Any-way's...

by User avatar Guest

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 User avatar veda718200443

Signs of CP in preemies?

My baby boy was born almost a full month early and he’s 6 months old now, and I think all preemie moms go through something similar, but I’m starting to get more and more worried that Nick might have cerebral palsy. He was discharged from NCIU as soon as his lungs were Ok and he could eat...

by User avatar Guest

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 User avatar DanDan

What about dads help with newborns?

Hello! Me and my husband are expecting a baby soon and we are very happy about it. He is very supportive of me. He helps me during my breathing exercises, takes me to all medical check-ups, and is basically always there for me. But since this is our first baby I sometimes wonder if he is going to...

by User avatar christen167991044

Baby loose weight during first several days?

is it normal for a baby to loose weight during the first few days of nursing or is there something wrong with mother / mother's milk?

by User avatar Guest

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 User avatar michellemaki7716

Is there a difference in baby stools if breastfeeding and drinking formula?

Hi, folks. My wife has just given a birth to a wonderful baby. I think she has some milk problems, so she is thinking of giving him a formula. I would just want to know if there is a difference in baby stools between breastfeeding and drinking formula. Can anyone tell me this?

by User avatar thebault88771148