Latest Articles about Diseases in Newborns and Babies
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Meningitis is an inflammation that affects the three membranes that surround the brain, as well as the spinal cord and parts of the central nervous system. It is highly dangerous and contagious, especially... Continue ReadingMeningitis is an inflammation that affects... Continue Reading
The palate, labial cleft, or also known as cleft lip can appear even in the womb, but do you know why cleft lip happens? It's amazing how wise nature is—two tiny cells give rise to a baby in just a few weeks,... Continue ReadingThe palate, labial cleft, or also known... Continue Reading
Fontanelle or simply soft spot1, this gap is the space the baby has between the bones of the skull, and it serves various purposes, such as acting as a spring during childbirth to facilitate passage through... Continue ReadingFontanelle or simply soft spot1, this gap... Continue Reading
Neonatal jaundice is a condition that affects many babies while they are still in the maternity ward. This illness has been known and treated since our great-grandmothers’ times. Today, more effective... Continue ReadingNeonatal jaundice is a condition that affects... Continue Reading
Many moms notice that their baby has reflux when they spit up more frequently. Reflux in newborns1 is very normal, since the digestive system at this stage is still very immature, but sometimes a first-time... Continue ReadingMany moms notice that their baby has reflux... Continue Reading
