Examples of teratogens include alcohol, thalidomide, cocaine, certain seizure medications, diethylstilbestrol (DES), and the anti-acne drug Accutane. Prematurity Advances in medical care have made it possible for many infants born prematurely to survive and develop normally. The earlier the gestational...
Febrile seizure. Allergic reaction, which may take the form of one or more of the following: Hives Swelling of the face or throat Difficulty breathing Any unusual behavior. When you leave the hospital and prepare for that first pediatrician visit, consider your baby’s “normal” and conta...
which may trap dead skin cells. A yeast (fungus) called Malassezia, which grows in the sebum along with bacteria might also contribute to the condition.Treatment:If the condition is present on your baby’s scalp, washing
The arms may flay out without control and may even start shaking, almost as if the baby has a mild seizure. This is called jitteriness. My midwife called it the “newborn movements” and told me they disappear quickly. They did, especially the shaking. (Read about shaking in slightly ...
I remember the first time she had a seizure. I was feeling good and I was ready to take her out and ‘show her off’. She was in the pack and play while I was packing the diaper bag. I went over to get her to put her in her car seat and she was blue and wasn’t breathing...
because theoretically i know it’s not the way i want to live my life. But, when you want to be a mother not trying everything is living attached to plans that may never come true. So i’ll try next month a treatment. I need this to to focus my life on joy and happiness whateve...