In a bit of positive news, a new study by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) shows fewer dangerous effects for babies and children who contract Zika after they are born. As documented by the CDC, 158 babies, children, and teenagers contracted the disease between January 2015 and July 2016. Of the 158, only two of the children were hospitalized, none developed Guillain-Barré … [Read more...] about Babies who get Zika after birth show fewer effects
No science to support eating placenta
If you've resisted this recent fad because you don't believe it, or you think it's well, just gross, read on. Researchers writing in the Archives of Women's Mental Health, reviewed 10 medical studies including four with humans and six on animals. While some studies found a possible link to improved lactation for example, studies were either performed without adherence to … [Read more...] about No science to support eating placenta
Review: Braun no touch forehead thermometer
If you've ever been up for days with a sick baby, you know how stressful everything is. And if it involves a fever, those hourly readings can be exhausting if you have to wash off a thermometer or do a rectal reading. If you have the cash, this may be the gadget for you. While a lot more expensive at $60 (a lot less on Amazon) than a $5 Walgreen's thermometer, the Braun … [Read more...] about Review: Braun no touch forehead thermometer
“Kangaroo Care” and why it’s important
If you haven't heard of "kangaroo care," that's okay. It's what moms, dads, and most mammals instinctively do: we hold on tight to our new little babies to protect them and keep them warm. Unfortunately, in the modern world, some moms and dads aren't doing what comes naturally out of neglect or some misplaced notion that it's possible to "spoil" a baby. But even for the rest of … [Read more...] about “Kangaroo Care” and why it’s important
Must monitor for Zika in normal babies for months after birth
Mothers who have contracted the Zika virus breathe a huge sigh of relief when their baby is born without any signs of the abnormal head size at birth. However, recent data out of Brazil suggests that effects may be seen well after birth, reports the New York Times. Brazilian doctors found Zika-affected babies who were born completely normal but then showed later delayed … [Read more...] about Must monitor for Zika in normal babies for months after birth