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A newborn requires some extra special care, and one of these is burping the baby after feeding1. Many first-time moms have questions about how to burp their baby and what is the best way to do it. ... Continue ReadingA newborn requires some extra special care,... Continue Reading
It’s true that there are certain concerns common to all mothers of babies, regardless of gender or their unique circumstances. However, there are also worries that are exclusive to mothers of boys, and one... Continue ReadingIt’s true that there are certain concerns common... Continue Reading
Parents are usually alarmed when faced with an unknown medical condition, especially one with such a strange name. This is what happens when there is a diagnosis of hemangiomas in newborns1. What... Continue ReadingParents are usually alarmed when faced with... Continue Reading
For women who already have headaches or suffer from the dreaded migraine and are planning to get pregnant, extra care should be taken, because the tendency for migraines to intensify during pregnancy... Continue ReadingFor women who already have headaches or... Continue Reading
There is much talk about the care needed during pregnancy and even about caring for the baby, but what about care for the woman after childbirth, including postpartum birth control? How does a woman's... Continue ReadingThere is much talk about the care needed... Continue Reading
Will I ever get my pre-pregnancy belly back? It's hard for many women to face this new situation, and we always hear questions about how to deal with a postpartum belly. Is it possible to have that toned,... Continue ReadingWill I ever get my pre-pregnancy belly back?... Continue Reading
At the beginning of pregnancy, some structures are created. They are not part of the embryo's body, but are there to assist in its vital functions. This is the case with the yolk sac, which, along with... Continue ReadingAt the beginning of pregnancy, some structures... Continue Reading
It’s natural for first-time moms to have a thousand questions and doubts about giving their baby a bath, especially whether you can bathe a newborn at night or not. It’s completely normal to feel very concerned about... Continue ReadingIt’s natural for first-time moms to have a... Continue Reading
Many women wish to have a natural birth, while others are afraid. Many also do not know how to act when the baby is not in the most common position and end up hearing about breech birth. It is not... Continue ReadingMany women wish to have a natural birth,... Continue Reading
It is not uncommon to hear about various skin diseases throughout life. They can be considered one of the most common types of diseases and affect all ages. From fungal infections and chickenpox, for... Continue ReadingIt is not uncommon to hear about various... Continue Reading
Nap time is one of the most important moments for your baby’s life and health. In the first few weeks, it’s very normal for your little one to fall asleep during or after breastfeeding, and this can become a problem... Continue ReadingNap time is one of the most important moments... Continue Reading
Undoubtedly, raising a child is one of the most challenging tasks for parents. Teaching them right from wrong, what they can or cannot do, brings up many questions. But what about when they do something... Continue ReadingUndoubtedly, raising a child is one of the... Continue Reading
Biting, pinching, and pulling hair are part of a child’s normal development. Although it might be a surprise for parents to have a baby who bites, it's important to know how to handle it. By reacting... Continue ReadingBiting, pinching, and pulling hair are part... Continue Reading
The name makes it hard to know what it is, but balanitis is a very common condition among male children and adult men1. Despite being uncomfortable, it does not cause more serious harm and can be treated... Continue ReadingThe name makes it hard to know what it is,... Continue Reading
During pregnancy, several tests are performed by women to make sure everything is going well during pregnancy and that both she and her baby are healthy. The ferritin test in pregnancy is one of them... Continue ReadingDuring pregnancy, several tests are performed... Continue Reading
The postpartum period is a very delicate phase for the woman, during which she will need help with basic things such as going to the bathroom or holding the baby, especially right after birth. That’s why... Continue ReadingThe postpartum period is a very delicate... Continue Reading
The color of a newborn’s skin changes as the days go by. At birth, many parents end up surprised, as the baby’s skin tone is usually different from what it will be later in life. This happens because a newborn’s... Continue ReadingThe color of a newborn’s skin changes as the... Continue Reading
One of the hardest things about being a new mom is learning how to read your baby's signals. Babies are, obviously, unable to protect themselves from any situation—whether hunger, tiredness, illness, or... Continue ReadingOne of the hardest things about being a... Continue Reading
A very common question among mothers, especially first-time moms, is: At what age does a baby hold their head up? However, the answer is quite simple Why Are Babies So Delicate? Right after birth, the... Continue ReadingA very common question among mothers, especially... Continue Reading
Most babies enjoy taking a bath. Physical contact with mom or dad keeps them relaxed and the water distracts them. However, newborns have difficulty getting used to this hygiene routine and, as a result,... Continue ReadingMost babies enjoy taking a bath. Physical... Continue Reading
When we become mothers, many questions pop into our minds about our children's health and well-being. Therefore, it’s common to wonder: Can I bathe my baby before or after feeding? Before we move on to breastfeeding... Continue ReadingWhen we become mothers, many questions pop... Continue Reading
One of the places parents will visit regularly after their baby is born is the pediatrician's office. The coordinator of one of the most renowned pediatric clinics in Johannesburg says she advises parents... Continue ReadingOne of the places parents will visit regularly... Continue Reading
