Jaundice in newborns is common and usually not serious, but it’s important to consult a doctor if it persists beyond a few days or appears after the first week. Physiological jaundice is normal and often lasts for several weeks, especially in breastfed babies. Treatment depends on the cause, with light therapy and blood transfusions being […]
MRSA is a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious infections in newborns and children, including skin infections, pneumonia, and sepsis. It is resistant to many antibiotics and often originates in hospitals, so extra precautions must be taken in neonatal intensive care units. Symptoms include fever, lethargy, and pain. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria […]
Pneumothorax, the collapse of an infant’s lungs due to surrounding air pressure, can be caused by ruptured alveoli, lung ulcers, and overactive neonatal ventilators. Premature babies and those with lung disease are at higher risk. Meconium aspiration syndrome and respiratory distress syndrome are also common causes. If left untreated, pneumothorax can be fatal. Symptoms include […]
Hypoglycemia in newborns can be caused by maternal health, premature birth, congenital conditions, and stress during gestation or delivery. Babies born to women with diabetes are at risk, as are premature or small-for-gestational-age babies. Hypoglycemia can be life-threatening and requires close monitoring. Symptoms may not be obvious, so caretakers need to be aware of the […]
Jaundice in newborns causes yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, and can lead to brain damage if left untreated. Symptoms include lethargy, abnormal positioning, high-pitched crying, and strange muscle tone. Treatment includes phototherapy and exchange transfusions, and prompt medical attention is necessary to prevent serious side effects. One of the most recognized symptoms […]
Hiccups in newborns are caused by drinking too quickly and can be prevented by slowing down feeding and burping more frequently. Hiccups are normal and usually harmless, but persistent or intractable hiccups should be checked by a pediatrician. Parents can try to distract the newborn to make hiccups go away. Hiccups are spontaneous, convulsive narrowing […]
China’s gender gap has increased to 119 boys for every 100 girls, with fears that it could lead to a marriage problem. The disparity may be due to infanticide and abortion after the one-child-per-family rule was adopted in the 1980s. China has since relaxed the rule. The gender gap among Chinese children is approximately 119 […]
The umbilical cord connects a baby to its mother in the womb, but is cut after birth. Umbilical bleeding in newborns can be caused by clothing rubbing against the cord or incomplete healing. Parents should not pull or cut the cord, and seek medical attention if bleeding persists. The umbilical cord connects a baby to […]
