Newborn

A newborn can be a handful. From soiled diaper to phlegm and pee, the loud noised crying is the one thing pulls the trigger. But, have you ever noticed that your newborn, while screaming at his or her loudest, is not ...

Skin irregularities such as red patches or even bumps are quite common in newborn babies and most of the time, harmless. Most often, we may notice tiny white bumps on the nose, chin and upper cheeks, which appear roughly after 2-3 ...

Many women work in noisy surroundings, such as working with machines, loud music, crowds of people, guns, trucks, sirens or airplanes. Working in a noisy surrounding, especially, when you are pregnant, can affect your hearing and stress levels and may also ...

Parenthood is one of the most blessed periods of a person's life. Carrying a child within you is indeed a miraculous experience for most mothers. However, having the child right in front of you is a whole new experience altogether. At ...

Parents-to-be and new parents only want their babies to be healthy when they are born and as they grow up. One thing no one anticipates when welcoming a new baby is jaundice in the newborn. Jaundice in the newborn, or hyperbilirubinemia, ...

New parents always worry if their child is receiving the right amount of nutrition for his/her age. When a child crosses the age of 6 months and starts eating solids, it is important to see that the baby eats the right ...

Just like how it takes a while to bond with a new person you meet, it takes some time to get to know your newborn better and form an everlasting bond with him/her. So, if you are wondering about how to ...

The heart disease present at birth is called congenital heart disease (CHD). The prevalence of the disease is about 0.5%-0.8% of the live births (8/1000). It is a major cause of death (after prematurity) in the first year of life. There ...

Child-rearing is no piece of cake. Often, the new mothers are told that they will get adjusted to the routine of taking care of their babies and in getting to know their infants quickly. But, most of the times, it is ...

You've just given birth and the whole world you know wants to pay a visit. Overwhelmed? Visiting a newborn baby is quite an awesome experience for relatives and friends, which is why the new parents have to be geared up and ...

The basic thing that every parent should know is that newborns sleep a lot. According to experts, newborns can sleep for at least 16 to 17 hours a day. However, in some cases, there are babies who don't sleep for more ...

Tending for a new born baby is an emotional experience. Summer babies are healthier as they are less likely to catch cold and become sick. But summer has its own set of worries for the new mothers due to soaring heat. ...