Babies can`t say they experience a pain and run the risk of many diseases. If you notice that your baby has some strange symptoms and you are not sure if this can mean a disease. Don`t wait to ask our pediatrician for advice if you think that your baby has some health problems. The treatment of a baby should be done in time.
Thumb-Sucking
Is thumb-sucking normal?
Thumb-sucking is normal behavior in babies and young children. A natural sucking instinct leads some babies to suck their thumbs during their first few ...
Effects of Spanking May Differ by Race
White children more likely to have problems from discipline at young age
Most parenting experts agree that spanking isn't the most effective form of ...
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Introduction
Background: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), also known as hyaline membrane disease (HMD), occurs almost exclusively in ...
Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant
Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) is defined as a birth weight less than 1000 g ( 2 lb , 3 oz ). ELBW infants also represent the youngest of premature newborns ...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Introduction
Background: Adverse neonatal and pediatric effects occur with maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is contingent on ...
Growth Problems Associated With GI Disorders
Growth failure is a major concern for families who have children with inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Abnormalities of growth are commonly ...
Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children
Growth hormone deficiency is a disorder that involves the pituitary gland (a small gland located at the base of the brain), which produces growth hormone and other ...