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Newborn Health: Tips for Avoiding Infant Illnesses

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Does your newborn seem to catch a new cold every month? Are you struggling to keep the sniffles away? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent study conducted by University of Michigan Health System has discovered a major cause for infant illness sensitivity: “What happens at early age is that natural killer cells, like many other immune cells, do not complete their functional maturation until adulthood,”…Read the Rest of Article


Tips for Cleaning Out Your Child’s Nose Bulb

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If you’re a mom, you’ve more than likely used a nose bulb before, but are you aware of the built up bacteria growing inside of it? This photo was taken by a mom who cleaned her nose bulb after every use. As you can imagine, she was shocked by what she found inside – a build up of grime and bacteria. Keep those nose bulbs bacteria-free with the…Read the Rest of Article


10 Ways to Overcome Postpartum Depression

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Bringing home a new baby can bring up a variety of emotions and feelings as well as difficulty managing the transition for yourself and your larger family. The medical term for these emotions is postpartum depression, and it’s a common result of giving birth that usually occurs about four weeks after delivery. Hormone changes after the birth of your baby can affect your body in a variety of…Read the Rest of Article


Newborn Screening Tests Identify Diseases Not Easily Noticed

After birth, all babies undergo tests to prevent future problems. This process is called newborn screening and is important because a infant can look perfectly healthy but may need special treatment if certain conditions are found. For example, a baby with hypothyroidism doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone and must be put on medication. Read on for more information about the newborn screening process and what your baby should…Read the Rest of Article


How to Protect Your Baby from SIDS

Even though Sudden Infant Death Symptom (SIDS) is rare, it is the leading cause of death of babies between 1 and 12 months of age. It is not the fault of the parent or caregiver, it can happen when everything is done right. However, there are steps you can take to lower the risk of SIDS. Experts are constantly discovering new information about SIDS so it is important…Read the Rest of Article


Protecting Your Child From Hepatitis

You’ve probably heard the health warnings about the dangers of hepatitis, but what exactly is it and why is it so dangerous to your baby? Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver and may cause permanent liver damage if not treated properly. A healthy liver is essential to keeping the body regulated and to clean out toxins. There are many types of hepatitis but A, B and C are…Read the Rest of Article


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