Newborn and baby
About Postpartum Depression (or Depression after Pregnancy) And How To Treat it
Many people are confused about what postpartum depression (or PPD) actually is. Especially after birth, it is very difficult sometimes to separate the normal...
Dextrose Gel In Newborn Baby’s Cheek Can Prevent Low Blood Sugar Levels
Newborns with hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, are getting more prevalent worldwide, as an outcome of the developing number of moms who are obese,...
Here’s How You Can Calculate Your Due Date and Conception Date
If you've confirmed that you're pregnant, you most likely want to know when you conceived your baby and when you'll give birth. Knowing these...
Birth injuries and medical negligence explored
Considering the sensitive nature of giving birth, it's hardly surprising to read that this is a field which is dominated by medical negligence cases.
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The Myth Behind Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Revealed
A recent study could explain the mystery behind sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in human babies, which is considered to be linked with dysfunctional...
Low Birth Infants Treated With Steroids May Have Vision Problems
Considering the effects of corticosteroids on lung function, mainly in infants who are ventilator based, corticosteroids are, at times, administered to very low birth...
Breastfeeding Leads to Healthy Brain Function
Breastfeeding and The Brain
New research, which followed 180 pre-term babies from birth to age 7, determined that infants who have been fed more breast...
Metformin Can Prevent Preterm Births, Study Shows
Metformin and Preterm Birth
Metformin, a medicine routinely used by thousands of individuals with Type 2 diabetes, may also play a surprising position in blockading...
Breastfeeding Babies Protected Against HIV from Their HIV+ Mothers with 12 Months of Antiretroviral Drug Treatment
In a new study conducted by Professor Philippe Van de Perre, INSERM, Montpellier, France, and colleagues has revealed that feeding babies with up to...
Should you see a prenatal genetic counselor?
Prenatal genetic counselors are medical professionals who provide others with information on genetic disorders and birth defects. These counselors see men and women -...
