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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that makes it hard to breathe. RSV is common in children under…
Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases.
Organizing your home—and even your car—safely for children is a constant effort. As your family grows, it’s important to reassess…
Bringing a new baby home is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. It can also be…
Doing your laundry seems like a simple task that requires little thought. However, add tiny newborn clothes and bedding to…
Keeping your baby healthy means more than feeding them good food and regular checkups with their doctor. It can also…
Having a baby is a big life change. Babies sleep a lot, soil their diapers a lot, and eat a lot. In general, newborns eat every 2 to 3 hours, or 8 to 12 times per day. As they grow, the number of times
Bringing your newborn baby home from the hospital can be a joyful time. But it can also be a time…
Just because you aren’t the person smoking the cigarette doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Secondhand smoke contains more than…
Genes are found in chromosomes and are made up of DNA. We inherit genes from our parents. Our gene structure…
Organic acid metabolism disorders are a group of rare birth defects. They affect your ability to break down food into…
Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. It’s usually…
Many newborn babies have skin conditions. Some are born with birthmarks. Some get rashes. Most are harmless and usually clear…
Deciding whether or not to breastfeed is a very personal decision. Learn about the advantages and challenges of breastfeeding.
Caring for a baby with a congenital heart defect can be stressful. There are many things you can do to…
A premature baby is one that is born before the 37th week of pregnancy and can require a lot of…
How do you know if your newborn is sick. These signs may give you a clue.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis is an intestinal disease that occurs mostly in premature and sick newborn babies.
Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarge breasts often caused by a change in hormones.
Knowing when to take your child to the emergency room can be a difficult decision, but there are things you…
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