Latest Articles about Baby and Newborn Health
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Although we have heard the word Rotavirus many times during pediatric appointments, especially in emergency visits, we often don't really know what it is, other than what it causes in our children.Rotavirus is... Continue ReadingAlthough we have heard the word Rotavirus... Continue Reading
Pregnancy can be wonderful, but it also brings some fears and requires care. But those 9 months when your whole life changes are only the beginning of a new life: there is a lot to learn and many... Continue ReadingPregnancy can be wonderful, but it also... Continue Reading
HPV, or as it is scientifically known, human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted disease. Considered the most common sexually transmitted disease, studies show that at least 50% of the general... Continue ReadingHPV, or as it is scientifically known, human... Continue Reading
This one is for boy moms, of course! Lol When we receive the much-awaited news during pregnancy about the baby’s gender, it’s an extremely happy moment! Whether the baby is a boy or a girl, there are certain things... Continue ReadingThis one is for boy moms, of course! Lol... Continue Reading
The care we take with babies is always tremendous. Any change in any part of their body or even in their behavior can cause concern and even panic in some mothers, especially those who have never been... Continue ReadingThe care we take with babies is always tremendous.... Continue Reading
The worries and questions we have when having a baby are not few. Everything involving their health and growth is something new, something we usually want to investigate. Problems like allergy in newborns,... Continue ReadingThe worries and questions we have when having... Continue Reading
Hearing is a major channel of communication for humans, and from the third month of pregnancy babies are already able to develop and perceive some sounds from outside the womb. After birth this development... Continue ReadingHearing is a major channel of communication... Continue Reading
Kabuki syndrome, or “Kabuki makeup” as it was named by some specialists, is a multiple congenital anomaly characterized by typical facial features. The term makeup was adopted due to the resemblance to... Continue ReadingKabuki syndrome, or “Kabuki makeup” as it... Continue Reading
It is very common for children to have to receive many vaccines, especially in their first years of life. We all know how important they are and the danger of not getting the right doses, especially the... Continue ReadingIt is very common for children to have to... Continue Reading
Varicella is one of the diseases considered very common in childhood and is popularly known as chickenpox. Caused by a highly contagious virus, it can be contracted by anyone who has not previously had... Continue ReadingVaricella is one of the diseases considered... Continue Reading
What most parents rarely know or worry about during pregnancy is who will be the specialist they will entrust with the health and development of their baby. After all, the first pediatric appointment... Continue ReadingWhat most parents rarely know or worry about... Continue Reading
Varicella, or chickenpox as it is commonly known, is a disease transmitted by a virus and is quite common, especially in childhood. Characterized by red, watery blisters that appear all over the body,... Continue ReadingVaricella, or chickenpox as it is commonly... Continue Reading
Recently, we have faced a new threat to our health, which has affected people from children to the elderly. The problem does not choose where to strike, as it occurs in the poorest areas as well as those... Continue ReadingRecently, we have faced a new threat to... Continue Reading
Commonly known as whooping cough, whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness transmitted by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The inflammation occurs in the lungs and airways, affecting... Continue ReadingCommonly known as whooping cough, whooping... Continue Reading
Well, new babies are born every day and it's never too much to give tips for moms who are dealing with this issue. Know that it is very, very common and also temporary. I remember when Joana was born.... Continue Reading
Well, new babies are born every day and... Continue Reading
When we think of a baby, we immediately picture a little one with a pacifier in their mouth, since it has become characteristic of this stage. But pacifier use is a topic widely discussed among parents... Continue ReadingWhen we think of a baby, we immediately... Continue Reading
Dehydration is a serious problem that involves the excessive loss of body fluids, either through sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. When this loss is not controlled, it can prevent the body from functioning... Continue ReadingDehydration is a serious problem that involves... Continue Reading
Motherhood isn't easy and no one ever said it would be, right? Every now and then, a new surprise appears – and it's not always a pleasant one, as is the case with infant roseola. Your baby is fine,... Continue ReadingMotherhood isn't easy and no one ever said... Continue Reading
Even if we don't have good eating habits ourselves, when we have children we have the duty to provide them with a proper diet to maintain their best health. But not everything that is healthy is immune... Continue ReadingEven if we don't have good eating habits... Continue Reading
Specialists warn about the necessary precautions regarding sun exposure, especially for children and babies, as sunscreen for babies is not allowed for those under six months old.
The... Continue ReadingSpecialists warn about the necessary precautions... Continue Reading
Puerperal psychosis is a brief psychotic disorder, also known as postpartum psychosis, and its symptoms appear within the first two weeks after childbirth. Generally, mothers who develop this condition... Continue ReadingPuerperal psychosis is a brief psychotic... Continue Reading
Masturbation is surrounded by myths and prejudices that have solidified over time. There are still questions about this practice of self-erotism, and many people are fearful and reluctant to engage in... Continue ReadingMasturbation is surrounded by myths and... Continue Reading
