Latest Articles about Baby and Newborn
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On August 1, 2015, attention turns to a topic that is often highlighted here in Famivita Content: breastfeeding. World Breastfeeding Week begins and many events will take place... Continue Reading On August 1, 2015, attention... Continue Reading
Motherhood is a dream for the vast majority of women, but it's not always a bed of roses. Sometimes, moms get tired and need a moment just for themselves, which can be quite difficult when the baby wants... Continue ReadingMotherhood is a dream for the vast majority... 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 we think of a baby, we instantly imagine a tiny little cutie in our arms, exuding a wonderful and unique scent. But these little cuties need lots of care to always stay clean and fresh, just as every... Continue ReadingWhen we think of a baby, we instantly imagine... 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
Sex is good, wonderful, and moves many people's lives! Of course, pregnancy is achieved this way, and a couple in a passionate relationship needs to have an active and compatible intimate life. But what... Continue ReadingSex is good, wonderful, and moves many people's... Continue Reading
Some people are born with eyes of different colors; this is the result of a genetic anomaly called heterochromia or ocular heterochromia. It is a very rare issue that affects the pigmentation of the iris,... Continue ReadingSome people are born with eyes of different... Continue Reading
Known as motor coordination, it is the ability to move muscles precisely, giving total control over the body. It is possible to notice children's motor coordination skills through everyday activities... Continue ReadingKnown as motor coordination, it is the ability... Continue Reading
Down syndrome is the result of a genetic alteration that occurs in about 1 in every 700 babies born. Studies still cannot state the exact reason, but indicate that the vast majority of cases... Continue ReadingDown syndrome is the result of a genetic... Continue Reading
When a woman wants to get pregnant, the first thing to do is to stop taking birth control, right? But did you know that the first thing you should actually do is start taking folic acid? Benefits of Folic... Continue ReadingWhen a woman wants to get pregnant, the... Continue Reading
You had a baby a few months ago and are still breastfeeding. Then you find out another baby is on the way. And then come the doubts: can I breastfeed during pregnancy? Or should I wean to avoid interfering... Continue ReadingYou had a baby a few months ago and are... Continue Reading
Mumps, also known as parotitis, is an infectious disease caused by a virus that causes significant inflammation of the parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands. It usually affects children and poses... Continue ReadingMumps, also known as parotitis, is an infectious... Continue Reading
Phimosis in babies1 is a very common issue of the male genitals. It is a small piece of skin that covers the tip of the penis, making it difficult to expose the glans and often making it impossible to... Continue ReadingPhimosis in babies1 is a very common issue... Continue Reading
Breast milk is rich in nutritional properties and ensures the baby's health. Every newborn should consume milk from the mother, as it is through this milk that they receive the essential vitamins and... Continue ReadingBreast milk is rich in nutritional properties... Continue Reading
Folic acid is a vitamin found in foods we regularly eat such as broccoli, beans, and oranges. It is very important for the development of the fetal spinal cord during pregnancy and helps with better production... Continue ReadingFolic acid is a vitamin found in foods we... Continue Reading
Usually, women's main concern regarding a C-section is the spinal anesthesia, fear of pain, discomfort, or how they will feel at the time of application. However, a point that is not always questioned... Continue ReadingUsually, women's main concern regarding... Continue Reading
Vaginal synechia1 is a small adhesion of the labia minora, and surprisingly, it is a common occurrence that affects on average 5% of girls between 3 months and 10 years old. Usually, it... Continue ReadingVaginal synechia1 is a small adhesion of... Continue Reading
One of the most serious complications of the puerperium is postpartum hemorrhage, which nowadays has significantly decreased thanks to greater medical care and the fact that women remain hospitalized... Continue ReadingOne of the most serious complications of... Continue Reading
