Children's Health: Newborns & Infants
Shaken Baby Syndrome - Home Treatment
03/23/07, HealthwiseKeep in mind that the types of falls that occur during normal play, from an infant swing, from a low surface such as an adult bed or couch, or even down stairs, will not cause shaken baby syndrome. It is the violent shaking, throwing, or
Premature Infant
05/08/07, HealthwiseThis topic is for people who want to know what to expect when a baby is born early. For information about early labor, its causes, and its treatment, see the topic Preterm Labor.
Chronic Lung Disease in Infants - Topic Overview
05/15/07, HealthwiseChronic lung disease is a condition in which damaged tissue in a newborn baby's lungs causes breathing and health problems. The lungs trap air or collapse, fill with fluid, and produce extra mucus.
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Chronic Lung Disease in Infants - Home Treatment
05/15/07, HealthwiseIt is normal for parents to feel nervous at first about caring for their baby who has chronic lung disease, especially if the baby will need oxygen therapy at home. You may be scared that you do not have the skills to give your baby t
Chronic Lung Disease in Infants - References
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Undescended Testicle - Treatment Overview
06/06/07, HealthwiseIf your newborn has an undescended testicle, your doctor will probably want to wait and see whether the testicle will descend into the scrotum on its own. Your doctor will examine your baby at each well-baby checkup to see whether the
How can I make informed decisions about my extremely premature infant?
05/08/07, HealthwiseInfants born between 22 and 26 completed weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." An infant's chances of survival greatly increase with each additional week of pregnancy.
Pyloric Stenosis - Home Treatment
12/21/07, HealthwiseIt is normal for babies to spit up small amounts from their feedings. But vomiting most or all of feedings is not normal. If your baby 5 months of age or younger has repetitive forceful vomiting shortly after feedings, is irritable and ac
Tongue-Tie - Topic Overview
09/06/07, HealthwiseTongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a birth defect in which the tissue that attaches the tongue to the bottom of the mouth (lingual frenulum) is abnormally short. Movements of the tongue may be restricted, depending on the degree of attachment
Tongue-Tie - Symptoms
09/06/07, HealthwiseSome experts believe that tongue-tie does not cause symptoms. Others believe that it can lead to feeding difficulties, changes in speech, and personal or social problems related to restricted tongue movements.
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