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Movement, Coordination, and Your Newborn for Parents
It may seem like all babies do is sleep, eat, and cry, but their little bodies are making many movements, some of which are reflexes.
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Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Newborns for Parents
An intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is bleeding in and around the brain’s ventricles. Most babies with a mild IVH do well.
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Breastfeeding FAQs: How Much and How Often for Parents
Here's info about how often to breastfeed your baby, how long it takes to nurse, and much more.
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Birth Defects for Parents
Some birth defects are minor and cause no problems. Others can be serious and require lifelong treatment.
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What Is the Apgar Score? for Parents
The Apgar score is the very first test given to a newborn, done right after birth in the delivery or birthing room.
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Your Child's Development: Newborn for Parents
Doctors use milestones to tell if a baby is developing as expected. Here are some things your baby may be doing this month.
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Sickle Cell Trait for Parents
Children who inherit one sickle cell gene have sickle cell trait. They usually don't get symptoms of sickle cell disease.
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Health Care Providers: Neonatologists for Parents
A neonatologist is a doctor who cares for newborns who were born prematurely or have complex medical needs.
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Bringing Your Baby Home for Parents
Whether your baby comes home from the hospital right away, arrives later, or comes through an adoption agency, homecoming is a major event.
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A to Z: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) for Parents
Learn about heart conditions that affect newborn and premature babies.