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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
Waiting for a baby is a time of joy, changes, discoveries, and anxieties for the woman and everyone around her. Moms count the days until they can hold their baby in their arms and see what they will... Continue ReadingWaiting for a baby is a time of joy, changes,... Continue Reading
On hot days, to escape high temperatures and the discomfort of being in stuffy places, many people turn to air conditioning. But what should you do when there is a baby at home? The first thing to know... Continue ReadingOn hot days, to escape high temperatures... Continue Reading
Many women often have doubts about breastfeeding in case of illness and the presence of fever. First of all, it’s important to clarify that everything will depend on the health issue and its cause (bacteria or... Continue ReadingMany women often have doubts about breastfeeding... 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
The first care for a newborn's belly button raises many questions among mothers. There are concerns about bleeding at the baby's navel, risks of infections, and doubts about proper hygiene. The umbilical... Continue ReadingThe first care for a newborn's belly button... Continue Reading
During prenatal care, it is common for many women to complain of vulvovaginitis, which are infectious diseases that affect the female genital region. Among these, candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, and... Continue ReadingDuring prenatal care, it is common for many... Continue Reading
If you have found it curious that you started snoring after becoming pregnant, know that it is a natural process for most women1. Snoring during pregnancy is considered normal and according to experts,... Continue ReadingIf you have found it curious that you started... Continue Reading
Hair loss is not an issue exclusive to adults; some children can also be affected by this problem. Childhood hair loss typically accounts for 3% to 8% of pediatric consultations. A child with... Continue ReadingHair loss is not an issue exclusive to adults;... Continue Reading
Many first-time parents may be alarmed at their baby’s hair falling out, and the first thing you need to know is that this is a natural process. At what age does baby hair fall out? Shedding in infants usually... Continue ReadingMany first-time parents may be alarmed at... Continue Reading
Parents sometimes notice asymmetry in the heads of their newborn children. It appears to be "flattened" or a bit crooked, tilted. This feature can be treated and is known as plagiocephaly1, or flat head... Continue ReadingParents sometimes notice asymmetry in the... Continue Reading
Swimming itself is considered one of the best physical activities for pregnant women, but should be performed at a light to moderate intensity. In addition, swimming during pregnancy offers a lower risk... Continue ReadingSwimming itself is considered one of the... Continue Reading
Especially for first-time moms, maternity leave is a topic that raises many questions and can seem complicated. Maternity leave, or maternity pay, is a right acquired by women and mandatory by law, designed... Continue ReadingEspecially for first-time moms, maternity... 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
During prenatal care, it is common for many women to report vulvovaginitis and sexually transmitted diseases, which are infectious diseases that affect the female genital area. One of the most common... Continue ReadingDuring prenatal care, it is common for many... Continue Reading
The routine of modern life is increasingly hectic: work, home, children, and exhausting schedules. A calm and stress-free pregnancy these days is not an easy task, but due to the harm of stress during... Continue ReadingThe routine of modern life is increasingly... Continue Reading
The cesarean section (surgical delivery) has been widely used in Brazil1, especially in private maternity hospitals, where up to 83% of cases opt for this method, according to the National... Continue ReadingThe cesarean section (surgical delivery)... 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
After being protected inside the mother’s womb, the child needs to adapt to the new environment and will gradually start to get used to the changes. But this adaptation also happens with the mother, who after... Continue ReadingAfter being protected inside the mother’s... Continue Reading
If your baby was born with a flat or lopsided head, or if the shape of the head began to change as a newborn, don’t worry, it can return to normal. This clinical condition is known as cranial asymmetry1 or... Continue ReadingIf your baby was born with a flat or lopsided... 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
