The Apgar Score The Apgar score is an important way of measuring a baby's well being at the time of birth. It has been used for over half a century, and is still considered a useful tool for assessing a baby's health at birth. Read the article |
Baby's First Day Birth is a major change for a baby -- from the safety of the mother's womb to the outside world. What does a baby do on the first day after birth? Read the article |
The Crying Baby A baby's crying is very distressing to the whole family. Why do babies cry, and what should be done? Read the article |
Danger Signs Babies are prone to serious illnesses because of their immunity and immature body systems. Illnesses in babies are often rapidly progressive and dangerous. Some signs herald important illness.
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Going Home A hospital is a safe place for birthing, and babies are well looked after there. However, long hospital stays are not possible these days. When is it safe to go home? Read the article |
Jaundice in Babies More than half of normal babies develop a yellow colour of the skin and eyes a few days after birth. Though common, jaundice is a serious problem, which can cause death, and leave long term effects on survivors. Read the article |
Treatment of Jaundice Jaundice is an important and dangerous disorder of newborn babies. If not detected and treated early and appropriately, the outcome can be disastrous. Read the article |
Delivering Normally ... after delivering by a cesarean section earlier. Is it possible? Is it safe? What are the situations where it shouldn't be tried? Read the article |
Pregnancy with Diabetes Diabetes has significant effects on the unborn baby. The baby can have congenital malformations, suffer sudden death inside the womb, and have metabolic disorders after birth, among other problems. Read the article |
The Small Baby Babies weighing less than 2,500 grams at birth are considered low birth weight, and are a high risk population. What causes this problem, and what are the risks? Read the article |
Teething! The eruption of teeth is a natural process that all babies go through. However, it is beleived to be a time of stress and health problems. What are the facts about teething? Read the article |