Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience for both mother and child but many new mothers who truly wish to breastfeed give up on breastfeeding early on because of the difficulty relating to latching and how the baby is held while nursing. This is because latching and positioning are very crucial to breastfeeding, in fact, good […]
The appearance of a flat spot on a baby’s skull can be an indication that the baby has tightness of the neck muscles or that the baby isn’t getting enough opportunity for movement. The flattening of the head or skull may be an early warning sign of developmental issues such as low muscle tone or visual […]
Paracetamol (or acetaminophen) has been the go-to pain medication for pregnant women for many years but a controversial new study, led by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo and published in the journal Pediatrics on October 30, linked its use during pregnancy to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD in children. […]
Immediately they are delivered, babies are observing and absorbing everything and everyone they come in contact with. They are likely to recognize your face and voice, here is a peek at what to expect from them as the weeks and months roll by. Week 1: Makes so much noise […]
Following the recent safety warning issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Academy of Pediatrics’HealthyChildren.org is warning all parents to avoid giving homeopathic teething tablets and gels to small children. This is because the use of homeopathic teething tablets and gels have been associated with many adverse health effects, including death. […]
While Pregnant: If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or if you are of child baring age and engage in activities that might get you pregnant, it is advisable to exercise caution when taking any form of medications, to avoid the risk of harm to your baby. This caution should be exercised throughout your […]
Never attempt to shake your baby out of frustration or in an attempt to “shake your baby out of crying”. The blood vessels in a baby’s head cannot tolerate the impact of shaking and can break. When this happens, it is known as “Shaken Baby Syndrome”. The condition, though 100% preventable, can lead to death, […]
If you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or of child bearing age with the possibility of becoming pregnant, it is of utmost importance to avoid consuming any amount or form of alcohol, including wine, beer, or liquor. Here is why: A new report, released on September 19th 2015, by the American Academy of Pediatrics, warns […]
