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
Baby health
Circumcision: Is it the right decision?
Making The Cut. One dad decides whether to circumcise his newborn son Doctor or midwife? Natural or epidural? The decisions that confronted my pregnant wife were overwhelming. Still, she attacked them with aplomb, stacking baby books precariously on the nightstand and, in a stunning 14-question performance, cementing herself as the Lisa Simpson of the birthing class on the … [Read more...] about Circumcision: Is it the right decision?
Baby-proofing? Nix this risky item from your laundry room
While you are baby-proofing your home in preparation for your little one's arrival, consider looking beyond the stairs and light sockets. Each year, thousands of babies and young children are rushed to the emergency room after ingesting laundry soap pods. If you don't keep your soaps locked up and out of reach, your laundry room could one day be a hazardous place for baby. Why … [Read more...] about Baby-proofing? Nix this risky item from your laundry room
Living at High Altitude doubles risk of SIDS
Families living at high altitudes should be aware of a 2x higher risk of SIDS says a new study reported by the New York Times. Living at high altitude is associated with increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, a new report has found.Researchers studied Colorado birth certificate and death registries from 2007 to 2012, and assessed the link to altitude using maternal … [Read more...] about Living at High Altitude doubles risk of SIDS
New study: Feeding infants peanut products could prevent allergies
Turning what was once conventional wisdom on its head, a new study suggests that many, if not most peanut allergies can be prevented by feeding young children food containing peanuts beginning in infancy, rather than avoiding such foods. About 2 percent of American children are allergic to peanuts, a figure that has more than quadrupled since 1997 for reasons that are not … [Read more...] about New study: Feeding infants peanut products could prevent allergies