Foods That Damage Tooth Enamel Explained
Discover how dried fruits, chips, citrus, and flavored yogurts harm tooth enamel. Learn prevention tips to protect your smile. How Certain Foods Impact Tooth Enamel Imagine >> Read More ...
Children’s Health
Low Breast Milk Supply
New mothers are often concerned about their breast milk supply. A common fear is that breast milk production will be insufficient to meet with a newborn’s nutritional needs. In most cases, a mother’s breast milk supply will be adequate and will not hamper the baby’s growth. However many nursing mothers do >> Read More ...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) – Alcohol and the Unborn Baby
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is not a single disease but a range of disorders which include numerous physical and mental problems, as well as various developmental defects, that may occur as a result of alcohol consumption by the mother while pregnant. No amount of alcohol is considered safe >> Read More ...
Down Syndrome Babies, Facts, Pictures, Features and Diagnosis
What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder resulting from possession of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is named after Dr Langdon Down who first recognized and described the condition in 1866. The genetic origin of Down syndrome was identified much later by scientists in 1959. >> Read More ...
Abdominal Migraines in Children
Abdominal pain is one of the most common symptoms in a person of any age but is a more common complaint in the childhood. It is often non-specific meaning that it does not clearly indicate a possible cause and in the absence of other symptoms, abdominal pain can be difficult to diagnose without further investigations. >> Read More ...
Hirschsprung Disease
What is Hirschsprung disease? Hirschsprung is a birth defect where the nerves in the lower parts of the large bowels are missing thereby affecting normal bowel movement in these sections. The contents of the colon cannot be pushed along and becomes backed up thereby causing an obstruction in the bowel. Since the condition >> Read More ...
Achondroplasia
What is achondroplasia? Achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder, is the most common cause of dwarfism. Achondroplasia means ‘absence of cartilage formation’. However, the defect in achondroplasia is not in the formation of the cartilage but is in the conversion of cartilage to bone (particularly the long bones). >> Read More ...
Ways to Prevent Diaper Rash in Babies
Many mothers panic when they discover that their newborn has a rash on the bottom, genitals and upper thighs. But diaper rash is very common. It is not usually a serious skin disorder and often resolves on its own with a few simple measures. However, there are instances where untreated and severe diaper rash can have >> Read More ...
Seborrheic Dermatitis Pictures, Treatment (Face, Scalp, Newborns)
What is seborrheic dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that tends to occur on the oily areas of the body, most noticeably on the face, scalp and chest. The rash usually appears as scaly skin with greasiness and yellow crusting that flakes off to reveal underlying redness and a flat or >> Read More ...
8 Newborn Baby Care Tips For First Time Parents
Caring for a newborn baby can be daunting for any parent. It is generally more difficult for first time parents despite the advice and assistance of others. However, in most instances it is a matter of common sense and a few simple measures that most people know even if they are not parents. The first few weeks of life is >> Read More ...
7 Ways To Help Your Baby Sleep Better And Longer
Getting an infant to sleep is not an easy task. A baby can be well fed, have a clean diaper and be gently rocked for long periods but may still not sleep. It often proves to be frustrating for both parents and caregivers but can be much worse if the baby cries non-stop during the time awake. Parents may be at their >> Read More ...