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The pediatric neurologist who saw our 3-month-old son recommended he get a helmet for his flat head. A friend neurosurgeon in Ohio told us that his hospital doesn’t recommend the helmets as the condition will automatically correct itself. My mother’s osteopath said that the helmets can cause more harm than good and we should bring [...]
Q. My husband says I don’t spend enough time with him, but honestly, taking care of my 14-month-old is all-consuming right now. Why can’t he be patient and know that we’ll find more “us” time in a few years? Sometimes I feel like he’s being a whiny kid himself!
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My mother-in-law won’t leave me alone since our new baby arrived. She imposes her values and parenting style on us, but my husband just sits by and doesn’t say anything. I disagree with many of the things she says and I need to figure out a way to get her to back off. I need [...]
Umbilical Granuloma
The stump of your baby’s umbilical cord should dry up and fall off within a few weeks of birth. On occasion, the base of the cord forms a growth called a granuloma. Signs: The area around the umbilical cord may be moist and swell slightly. The area may be yellowish and could ooze or [...]
Heart Murmur
A heart murmur is a noise heard between the beats of the heart. By listening to the heartbeat, doctors can usually classify the murmur by location and timing. Heart murmurs are extremely common, and almost always turn out to be harmless. Signs: A doctor will detect the heart murmur while listening to a baby’s [...]
Introduction
Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is a very exciting time. It can also be pretty nerve-racking, especially for first-time moms. Rest assured that your baby is probably perfectly healthy. But keep in mind that there are some common conditions that your baby may experience. Most are nothing to worry too much about, [...]