Latest Articles about Baby and Newborn Health
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Talking about colic is very common in the world of motherhood. After all, who hasn’t spent a sleepless night with their child crying in pain, when nothing seemed to help? Abdominal colic causes great discomfort,... Continue ReadingTalking about colic is very common in the... Continue Reading
Breathing is such a natural physiological function for humans, that we only truly realize its importance when it is affected for some reason. As a warning sign of a possible cold or flu or even an allergic... Continue ReadingBreathing is such a natural physiological... Continue Reading
"My baby is a real angel, just nurses and sleeps." "My child is so peaceful, eats really well, is obedient, and never gives me any trouble." These are typical phrases from mothers considered blessed with... Continue Reading"My baby is a real angel, just nurses and... Continue Reading
The birth of a child is a moment the mother looks forward to. Seeing your miracle take shape is an incredible feeling! This event can happen in several ways, one of which is by cesarean section. Cesarean... Continue ReadingThe birth of a child is a moment the mother... Continue Reading
Right in the first pediatric appointments of a baby's life, the head circumference is measured. Through this measurement, it is possible to monitor development within the statistical norms for each age... Continue ReadingRight in the first pediatric appointments... Continue Reading
During pregnancy, a woman prepares to breastfeed1, and when her breasts start to fill with milk, she may notice something strange in the armpit area, similar to a swollen lymph node. What could it be?... Continue ReadingDuring pregnancy, a woman prepares to breastfeed1,... Continue Reading
Among the thousands of precautions we must take with babies from birth, AD-Til is on this list. Recommended by pediatricians in the very first days of life, it is extremely important for the proper development... Continue ReadingAmong the thousands of precautions we must... Continue Reading
It’s funny, but ever since I can remember, I’ve heard my mother talk about things the “elders” used to say. It was all about what you could and couldn’t do, this or that to help with breastfeeding and postpartum... In fact,... Continue ReadingIt’s funny, but ever since I can remember, I’ve... Continue Reading
Also known as Trisomy 18, Edwards Syndrome is a genetic disorder in which the fetus has three sets of chromosome 18, whereas the normal count would be only two. This condition causes problems in... Continue ReadingAlso known as Trisomy 18, Edwards... Continue Reading
You might be wondering, what is this cytomegalovirus? This rather complicated name is a close relative of a well-known “little guy” to many people, the herpes virus. But since it is a disease caused by... Continue ReadingYou might be wondering, what is this cytomegalovirus?... Continue Reading
From the moment we are born, we are susceptible to developing allergic reactions to everything we use, whether during hygiene, eating, or even when taking medication. After all, an allergy is nothing... Continue ReadingFrom the moment we are born, we are susceptible... Continue Reading
Among the thousands of questions we ask ourselves when we're pregnant, the baby's eye color is one of the most common. Especially when one of the parents or grandparents has light eyes. The desire for... Continue ReadingAmong the thousands of questions we ask... Continue Reading
After 6 months, with the introduction of solid foods, your baby can already sleep through the night, as long as there is no pediatric recommendation for them to be fed during the night. However,... Continue ReadingAfter 6 months, with the introduction... Continue Reading
Among the various concerns a woman should have during the postpartum period, postpartum underwear should be on your shopping list. Just as important as nursing bras with good support and absorbent pads... Continue ReadingAmong the various concerns a woman should... Continue Reading
Many women do not know this, but it is possible not to menstruate throughout the entire breastfeeding period! Yes, the hormones responsible for breastfeeding, oxytocin and prolactin, can prevent menstruation... Continue ReadingMany women do not know this, but it is possible... Continue Reading
Women are true warriors at every stage of their lives. They face situations that no man could handle and, even better, always manage to smile and go about their tasks as usual. And just when we think... Continue ReadingWomen are true warriors at every stage of... Continue Reading
Being a mother is so wonderful and makes us feel so important to the world, at least in the world of that little life in our hands. We are fully responsible for the care, teaching, and every step of that... Continue ReadingBeing a mother is so wonderful and makes... Continue Reading
Since our grandparents’ time, some traditions have been maintained, with stories and myths passed down from generation to generation. And one of the myths still preserved today is about birthmarks and... Continue ReadingSince our grandparents’ time, some traditions... Continue Reading
Feeling the baby move even after birth can have a very simple explanation: it's the 'mother of the body'! Many older women talk about this condition, which can even scare some new mothers, as it is a... Continue ReadingFeeling the baby move even after birth can... Continue Reading
Having a child is wonderful, and the baby stage even more so — it’s such a unique moment that passes by so quickly. But motherhood isn’t made of just good moments; along the way, there are situations that... Continue ReadingHaving a child is wonderful, and the baby... Continue Reading
When pregnant, a woman has a period of 9 months to prepare and try to learn about her new post-partum routine. And something that's almost certain to bring up questions is baby poop. Unfortunately,... Continue ReadingWhen pregnant, a woman has a period of... Continue Reading
Hemorrhage, even this word by itself without any other context, can instill fear and also create a bad impression. In general, hemorrhage is the loss of blood through some bodily organ and can be a... Continue Reading Hemorrhage, even this word by itself... Continue Reading