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.

My 6 months old Daughter total white blood cell count is elevated, and they say it's an infection

My 6 month old Daughter have total white blood cell count is elevated, It was 12.2 k on her last visited to the doctor 28/12/2017 blood checked report, after the report doctor told to my wife there is infection in her blood , she has bad fever and tired of body last 2 weeks ,she is not feeding...

by mazzy over a year ago

My child caught HSV at 3 weeks old and Survived!!

My Beautiful Son was a happy baby constantly smiling until one night he was very fussy and tired the next day I took his temp and it was 100.7 (which is very bad in newborns) so we rushed him to Childrens hospital. He was diagnosed with it and my heart dropped. The first thing I did...

by Amanda over a year ago

Daughter born with patches of blonde hair among her brunette hair

My little one now 2 was born with patches of blonde amongst her brunette hair. Left side all brown right side with the patches. It is very bright and stands out. I've never seen it before but have read and learnt that quite a fair bit of people have something similar or exactlu the same. They're all...

by Guest over a year ago

how long will it be until the baby is clean from marijuana since i don't smoke anymore?

Answered by a doctor

I smoked marijuana throughout my pregnancy so i could be able to eat because medication didn't help with my all day sickness. ( gained about 7 pounds entire pregnancy) I had the baby and me and him both came back positive in the hospital for marijuana. I haven't smoked since the night BEFORE...

by Guest over a year ago

how long before my baby starts feeling better, he is 8 weeks old and having flu

My 8 week old baby has a serious flu, he picked it up from my other son that had bronchitis. He is on antibiotics and it's on the sixth day. How long still before he feels better. I don't see him getting any better as Yet. Coughing is heavy, shivering at times. No fever. I'm...

by Inge over a year ago

Daughter of 6 months is Shaking head very quickly after being treated for RSV and pneumonia

My daughter is 6 months old and she's been doing this since about 3 months after coming home from being in the hospital with RSV and pneumonia. With this she was on many medications to stay sedated. Morphine included. I can't even count the amount of medications that were being pumped into her...

by Worried mom over a year ago

my one year old has problem sleeping

My one year old up until this week would never have a problem sleeping. Except for waking up at five am looking for a bottle. Since nov. he has been going to his dad's on weekends and I get him back Sunday nights for the week. Usually he has an attitude plus tanteums when he comes back. But this...

by dke5490 over a year ago

What are the long-term effects of fluid filled sack on back of the head of a newborn baby?

Someone was born with a sack of fluid on the back of the head. Parents were told, that if it burst, it would result in the death of baby. It was removed by surgery within the first week of life. Question: What is it? What causes it? What are the long-term effects of...

by Guest over a year ago

Methadone effects on infants

Answered by a doctor

My grandson was just born on the 19th addicted to methadone my daughter has been on the clinic for three years. While I have no problem with her being on the clinic, I do have reservations on her decision to decide to bring another life into the world while hers is in turmoil. If not for assistance...

by Laurie McNeil348747 over a year ago

Can hospitals detect if alcohol is in baby's first stool?

Answered by a doctor

Can hospitals detect if alcohol is in babies first stool? if you had a glass of wine at 25 weeks pregnant ??? Also I was wondering if the person was a social drinker in the early months of pregnancy 1-5 months would that show up if they drank three shots n a beer on two different occasions?

by Beegee95 over a year ago