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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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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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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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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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A to Z: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) for Parents
Learn about heart conditions that affect newborn and premature babies.
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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: Umbilical Granuloma for Parents
Learn about disorders related to the umbilical cord and issues that affect newborn babies.
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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) for Parents
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is an immune deficiency that can be successfully treated if it's found early.
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Breastfeeding FAQs: Sleep — Yours and Your Baby's for Parents
Here are answers to some common questions about breastfed babies and sleep - from where they should snooze to when they'll finally start sleeping through the night.