Latest Articles about Baby and Newborn Health
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To give or not to give a bottle at night – that is the question. Experts agree that if the baby is under 6 months of age, it is necessary to feed them whenever they wake up at night.But, once they... Continue ReadingTo give or not to give a bottle at night... Continue Reading
One of the most common things you hear from women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant is that they intend to bottle-feed their baby because they don't want to have sagging breasts after breastfeeding.... Continue ReadingOne of the most common things you hear from... Continue Reading
Every woman who hasn't given birth yet has wondered about this: does vaginal birth make the vagina loose? It's a natural thought for all women before having their first child, and it's not difficult to... Continue ReadingEvery woman who hasn't given birth yet has... Continue Reading
Who hasn’t heard that a woman who has just had a baby won’t be fertile for a long period, especially if she is breastfeeding? Well, scientifically speaking and in practice, that's not quite true. Many women... Continue ReadingWho hasn’t heard that a woman who has just had... Continue Reading
Every mother has probably heard that breast milk is the best food for the baby. But what some may not know is what nutrition should look like for those who are breastfeeding and how what she eats can... Continue ReadingEvery mother has probably heard that breast... Continue Reading
When it comes to pacifiers, the debate is never unanimous. Some defend their benefits, while others fiercely condemn their use. But what is really difficult for some parents is how to wean their child... Continue ReadingWhen it comes to pacifiers, the debate is... Continue Reading
For many women, the arrival of a child is a source of joy and love, but not for all! Some experience after the birth of their babies feelings of sadness, fear, insecurity, anger, and may even reach the... Continue ReadingFor many women, the arrival of a child is... Continue Reading
A very important moment in a woman's life is the birth of her child. Whether it is the first birth or not, the Accompanying Person Law no. 11.108, established in April 2005, guarantees... Continue ReadingA very important moment in a woman's life... Continue Reading
It is a fact that cesarean section is an extensive surgery. In it, 7 layers of tissue are cut, including the skin, muscles, and the uterus itself to remove the baby. However, it is a very safe... Continue ReadingIt is a fact that cesarean section is an... Continue Reading
Women are often alarmed by the amount and speed at which their hair begins to fall out during breastfeeding after the birth of a baby, especially since hair can be found all over the house. Hormonal changes... Continue ReadingWomen are often alarmed by the amount and... Continue Reading
During childhood, it is common for some children to develop lumps in the groin area. This lump may be an inguinal hernia, and its occurrence is more common in children than in adults, as at least one... Continue ReadingDuring childhood, it is common for some... Continue Reading
Curiosity about babies' vision is a topic that captures the interest of parents. Can a newborn baby really see and recognize their father and mother, as well as see objects?
To answer this question,... Continue ReadingCuriosity about babies' vision is a topic... Continue Reading
The desire to lose weight quickly and get back in shape is common among women who have recently given birth. However, it’s no secret that the most effective way to lose weight after childbirth, besides maintaining... Continue ReadingThe desire to lose weight quickly and get... Continue Reading
Atopic dermatitis is a very common problem among babies1. It involves the appearance of small red bumps on the child’s body, which cause itching and irritation. This condition can occur from three months of... Continue ReadingAtopic dermatitis is a very common problem... Continue Reading
In the postpartum period, there are discomforts and pains that are part of the recovery phase. Headaches, twinges in the back, and discomfort during sexual intercourse are some of the common discomforts... Continue ReadingIn the postpartum period, there are discomforts... Continue Reading
Constipation in babies is a topic that worries many mothers. In the first months of life, the use of suppositories and pharmaceutical laxatives is still not considered safe1, so it is possible to treat... Continue ReadingConstipation in babies is a topic that worries... Continue Reading
Inguinal hernia1 in babies is a condition present mainly in the first year of life. The first sign of this complication in boys is swelling in the inguinal area caused by the protrusion of an intestinal... Continue ReadingInguinal hernia1 in babies is a condition... Continue Reading
Intestinal constipation, commonly known as “bowel irregularity” or “constipation,” can occur in newborn babies. This health issue is characterized by difficulty passing stools, due to a large volume of... Continue ReadingIntestinal constipation, commonly known... Continue Reading
When a baby isn't pooping, we immediately suspect they may be constipated: the infamous “constipation” or intestinal constipation1. In newborn babies, this can be even more worrying. However, not every... Continue ReadingWhen a baby isn't pooping, we immediately... Continue Reading
A cut in the perineum, or episiotomy, is a procedure performed by some obstetricians to make it easier for the baby to pass during vaginal delivery. Usually, it is a painless process since it is performed... Continue ReadingA cut in the perineum, or episiotomy, is... Continue Reading
Whenever I say I have 3 children, people are almost always shocked. I've been called all sorts of things... Courageous, crazy, adventurous, clueless, and many other things (some nice, others not so... Continue ReadingWhenever I say I have 3 children,... Continue Reading
Throughout pregnancy, one of women’s biggest concerns is about childbirth. Whether it will be vaginal, humanized, or cesarean, and how it will be or how they’ll feel during that moment. But what most people don’t... Continue ReadingThroughout pregnancy, one of women’s biggest concerns... Continue Reading
