Vomiting is a common symptom in infants. There are many possible causes, including infections. The main danger from vomiting is dehydration.
IVH is a serious condition caused by bleeding (hemorrhage) in the ventricles in the days after birth
Sometimes a baby is born with a heart problem. This is known as a congenital heart defect. The baby may seem healthy and fine. But the defect could cause a serious threat to his or her life. A test called pulse oximetry can help find if there is a problem before a baby goes home from the hospital. This can help a baby get early treatment if needed.
When a baby is born premature, the part of the brain that controls breathing and heart rate may not be fully developed. This may lead to spells where breathing stops for up to 15 to 20 seconds, then starts again.
Colic is excessive crying that occurs for no apparent reason. It is not known for certain what causes colic.
In some male infants a passage remains after birth that connects the abdomen and the scrotum. This can allow abdominal fluid to collect in the scrotum. This causes a small bulge there.
Read on to learn how to care for your baby when they have a hydrocele.
The liver of a newborn may be too immature to remove bilirubin as fast as it forms. If too much bilirubin builds up in the blood, it may cause the skin and the whites of the eyes to appear yellow. This is called jaundice.
This rash is also called erythema toxicum. It is a common skin condition that affects many newborns. It is not serious and not contagious.
In some newborns, the tear duct has not opened yet. As a result, tears can't drain from the eyes properly. This may cause crusting, watery eyes, or tearing even when not crying. This may occur in one or both eyes.
Traveler's diarrhea is an infection in the intestinal tract. The main danger from this illness is dehydration.
Read on to learn how to care for your baby's hydrocele.
Learn how to care for your child when they are dealing with teething symptoms, and know when they need medical care.
An infant may have breathing that pauses for up to 10 seconds at a time. This is common in premature babies in the first few weeks of life. Periodic breathing is not the same as apnea.
At the time of birth, the umbilical cord is cut. This leaves a small stump. Follow these guidelines to care for a baby's umbilical cord at home.
