Infant jaundice is a yellow discoloration in a newborn baby’s skin and eyes. The condition occurs because the baby’s blood contains an excess of bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO-bin), a yellow-colored pigment of red blood cells.
Infant jaundice is a common condition, particularly in babies born before 36 weeks gestation (preterm babies). Infant jaundice usually occurs because a [...]
You know you’ve gained some inches around your torso, but how can you know whether it’s an unhealthy amount?
You can calculate your body mass index (BMI) or waist-hip ratio, but researchers have found that simply measuring your waist can tell you whether you have an unhealthy amount of belly fat. In fact, BMI [...]
Every parent expects their teenager child to struggle with acne. Even though you may be forgetting the odd birthday you might struggle with acne yourself. But baby acne now that is something most parents don’t count on.
Many newborns develop baby acne, usually on the cheeks, chin and forehead. Baby acne isn’t pretty, but it’s [...]
Every parent wants a healthy baby, but occasional infections and fevers are inevitable. Even parents who have plenty of experience with sick babies can have a tough time distinguishing normal fussiness and mild illnesses from more serious problems. Here’s when to call the doctor — and when to seek emergency care — for a sick [...]
If you want to get pregnant, you have sex. No surprises there. But what about sex while you’re pregnant? The answers aren’t always as clear. Here’s what you need to know about sex during pregnancy.
So is it OK to have sex during pregnancy? Well as long as your pregnancy is proceeding normally, you [...]
Every parent wants a healthy baby, but occasional infections and fevers are inevitable. Even parents who have plenty of experience with sick babies can have a tough time distinguishing normal fussiness and mild illnesses from more serious problems. Here’s when to call the doctor — and when to seek emergency care — for a sick [...]
Hank Baskett says pregnant wife-to-be Kendra Wilkinson is “studying up” on pregnancy, childbirth and babies. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver tells E! Online that Wilkinson is determined for both of them to be prepared for the baby.
“I’ve seen more baby television shows since she got pregnant than I have in my entire life. She’s [...]
Doctors fear 33 premature infants were exposed to the H1N1 swine flu virus by a respiratory therapist, and are currently providing precautionary swine flu treatment for the infants at the neonatal intensive care unit of Women’s Hospital of Greensboro.
So far, none of the infants has shown any symptoms of the disease though they are [...]
Travelling by most forms of transport is completely safe throughout pregnancy, but there are some specific regulations for air travel you should be aware of. If you’re planning on travelling abroad, you should speak to your midwife or doctor first.
It is safe for women with uncomplicated pregnancies to travel by air. However, if you [...]
Many women will experience changes in their skin during pregnancy – most of these changes are termed ‘physiological’, which means they are entirely normal and associated with being pregnant. These include:
hyperpigmentation – or darkening – of the nipples and genital area
Linea Nigra – a dark, sometimes hairy, line which runs from the belly button [...]