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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.

baby passing hard stoole

my baby boy is 7 months old and he is passing hard stoole. He strains when he tries to poop and it sometimes comes out rock hard. Is this painfull? My mohter-in-law says that straining for boys could hurt them down there, is this true? should i be concerned? thanks

by User avatar lbokhari25927

macrodactyly

I saw my friend baby pictures recently. I’ve got really sad, I cried when got home. She suffers from Macrodactyly. She is so tinny and beautiful. No one knows the cause of this condition. Is there any hope that she will be better? Is there anyone who can explain me Macrodactyly? I would like to...

by User avatar Guest

Folic acid cuts risk of cleft lips in infants

India has a big problem with children being born with cleft lip or palate. It is a very common disorder in this country with one child in every 700 being born with the disorders. They have negative impact on the children as they become a laughing stock. They become shy and introvert and avoid going...

by User avatar Bobby

Abnormal test results for infant; normal electrolytes, could she have CAH?

My newborn was tested by the hospital for the typical screenings. They performed a heel stick on her. Her test results came back abnormal. The pediatrician told me that she doesn't have ANY of the physical signs of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, and her first set of electrolyte tests came back...

by User avatar mama iceis102525

Drinking While Pregnant May Alter Child's Brain

U.S. researchers have reported that being exposed to alcohol before birth may lead to behavioral problems later in life. If heavy prenatal alcohol exposure does not lead to fetal alcohol syndrome, it may lead to cognitive and behavioral problems without the facial features characteristic of fetal...

by User avatar MarioB.

Can FAS happen if the woman stopped drinking in pregnancy?

Will my baby be ok? I have heard so many sad stories about the birth defects and I just can’t get them out of my head. I am three months pregnant and I have stopped drinking a year ago. Can FAS happen if the woman stopped drinking while in pregnancy?

by User avatar megen115376410

Smoking and a Newborn

I have a 3 month old baby and i'm a smoker. I DO NOT by any means smoke around her. I go outside to smoke. But i was wondering if somehow that can still harm her... I was doing research on bed-sharing and it says if your a smoker it increases the risk of SIDS... why is that? If i'm not...

by User avatar Guest

I was embarrass to ask for help when got twins?

Hello, folks. I got twins last year. I was very happy then, but I think that I could look for some help then. It seems that I was embarrass to ask for help when I got twins. Maybe I made a mistake. I would really like to hear what you think about this. I hope someone will share opinion here.

by User avatar nolan170093155

complete atrioventricular defect and repair

I am father of 3 months old baby. He has been diagnosed with atrioventricular septal defects. It is some kind of heart condition and they told me that meds will not do the work that he need a surgery. I don’t know what I should decide, my wife is against it. I am worried and scared. Is surgery...

by User avatar Guest

Prematurely born babies face health risks later in life

The largest study on pre-maturity showed that infants born early may be more likely to face many neurological and developmental problems and less likely to have children of their own in adulthood if they survive because statistics show these babies were also more likely to die in childhood....

by User avatar Markos