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Pregnancy
A cancer diagnosis can change everything in your life overnight—including raising questions about having children after cancer. Whether or not you can get pregnant after cancer treatments depends upon a number of factors, including your type of...
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Baby
With 1 in 8 women in the United States developing breast cancer at some point in their lifetime, having this diagnosis possibly complicate a pregnancy or breastfeeding relationship makes a stressful time even more frightening. Many women wonder if...
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Health
Childhood cancers are the leading cause of death among children ages 1-14 years old, and an estimated 1 in 10,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer annually, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Although some...
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Health
Cancer refers to any condition that causes cell to multiply uncontrollably in the body. These conditions can occur in people of all ages and at any place in the body, including the brain. While brain tumors and cancer in general are rare in young...
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Health
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a form of cancer most commonly diagnosed in very young children and in adolescents. The cancer affects rhabdomyoblasts in the soft tissues of the body. These specialized cells are responsible for forming skeletal muscles....
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Community
So I wasn’t sure which group to put this in, but this story shares the difficulties that many parents deal with everyday. They are fighting for their child’s life. This shows a community coming together to show support for pediatric...
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Health
Childhood leukemia is cancer of the blood. It is the most common cancer in young people, accounting for an estimated 1 in 3 cancers in teenagers and children, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). It’s important to note, however, that the...
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Health
Hepatoblastoma, a liver cancer, is a very rare condition in children, with an estimated 0.9 per 1 million children experiencing the condition, according to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Hepatoblastoma is most commonly diagnosed in children from...
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The term “osteo” typically refers to conditions affecting the bones. This is true for osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer that impacts children. This cancer type is the sixth most common cancer in children and typically impacts boys more than girls...
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Health
The lymph system is a part of the body’s immune system; it is responsible for filtering harmful cells from the blood and producing immune system cells. Cancers of the lymph system are known as lymphomas. Physicians diagnose an estimated 2,200...
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I was raised on beef and potatoes. My kids have seen quite a bit of bacon and ham in their lifetimes, and steak is always requested on birthdays. In fact, my crew would pipe in and tell you bacon is one of their favorite foods. And my husband has a...
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Health
What is Hodgkin’s disease? Hodgkin’s disease is a type of cancer that affects the body’s lymph system. The lymph system includes lymphocytes or lymph cells that move throughout the body, working to fight infection. However, Hodgkin’s disease causes...
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Health
Along with the liver, the kidneys are part of the body’s filtration system. They filter blood for excess minerals and wastes and then eliminate waste material via the urine. Wilms tumor, or nephroblastoma, is a childhood cancer that affects one or...
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Before nerve cells mature, they are known as “neuroblasts.” Neuroblastoma is a rare type of cancer in which these neuroblasts divide uncontrollably and form tumors. Although it is rare overall, accounting for less than 10 percent of all childhood...
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Pregnancy
A mother and her baby are never physically closer than during pregnancy — and a new study has demonstrated that this close relationship lasts long after pregnancy, with powerful health benefits. During pregnancy, it’s well known that mothers and...
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Toddler
Food coloring is everywhere, from colorful candies and snack foods to healthy yogurt, cheese, and juice. But how safe is it? Should parents worry about the safety of food coloring? It’s important to understand that the Food and Drug Administration...
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Baby
There’s no denying that when it comes to feeding your baby, breast is best, especially early in life. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for approximately the first six months and support for breastfeeding...
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What does your microwave have to do with miscarriages? One mom is curious if power lines can increase the risk of a miscarriage. Is it true? See what our doctor says. Dear Bundoo, I’m the mom of a 2-year-old and 5 months pregnant with another baby....
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To the things that made me laugh this week and to the parents (and one teen!) who inspired me. This week’s so good that next week is sure to be a let-down. (Kidding… come back next Friday, won’t you?) 1. Best “maternity” photos ever What’s a...
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Remember that measles epidemic this past winter—the one that sickened over a hundred people and had millions worrying about this vaccine-preventable disease? California sure does, and it just did something major to prevent it from happening again....
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Baby
Most parents-to-be have heard the phrase “breast is best,” and there are lots of healthy and cool things found in breast milk. But here are a few statistics that can really help bring the point home. 1. Babies who are not breastfed are at a 100...
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Pregnancy
Male circumcision is the removal of some or all of the foreskin from a boy’s penis. The foreskin is the tissue that covers the tip of the penis. Circumcision is a religious or cultural ritual for many Jewish and Islamic families, as well as some...
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Community
A new study, reported this week at the annual meeting of cancer specialists, indicates that the most deadly form of skin cancer is on the rise. The incidence of melanoma has increased by 250% since the 1970’s. Researchers are studying why but...
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Toddler
There are many artificial sweeteners on the market today, and it can be confusing for parents to understand what they are and where they are found in food. Artificial sweeteners are generally created in a lab, with the exception of Stevia, which is...
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As of this summer I have been out of residency and working as a board-certified pediatrician for ten years. Practicing in a clinic is very different than spending most of my day in the hospital. Hospitalized children, in general, are often very...
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You worry about every hiccup and sneeze as a new parent, but what should you REALLY worry about (as opposed to those things you don’t really have to worry about)? Below is a list of 10 potentially serious things you don’t want to miss in your...
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Pregnancy
Hepatitis C is a virus that infects about 1.5 percent of people, with that number being much higher in certain high-risk groups (such as sex workers and intravenous drug users). This infection can certainly have long-term effects on a woman’s...
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Toddler
Yoga is one of the fastest-growing forms of exercise and stress reduction in the United States — for adults and increasingly for kids. According to the Harvard School of Medicine, 15 percent of adults have done yoga in the previous six months, and...
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Health
Human papilloma viruses, or HPVs, are a group of viruses attracting a lot of press lately thanks to increasing awareness about this cancer-causing virus. A vaccine was released in June 2006 that prevents people from being infected with HPV,...
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Health
Marijuana, or cannabis, has been used for a variety of medicinal purposes for many years. Doctors prescribe medical marijuana to treat numerous symptoms and diseases, including seizure disorders, muscle spasms, nausea, cancer, weight loss, and poor...
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Baby
A study recently published in the journal Social Science & Medicine reignited the debate over the benefits of breastfeeding (or breast milk feeding) versus formula feeding when it seemed to find that the benefits of breastfeeding are...
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Parenting
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Sometimes babies need a little rap music to cheer them up. And sometimes I need to include a throwback Golden Girls meme. Anything goes this week! 1. Baby loves 2chainz Sometimes it’s a mama’s arms that soothe baby, but sometimes it’s a little rap...
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Health
You will be approached shortly after your baby’s birth, if not before, to either give or refuse permission to have her vaccinated against hepatitis B. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Health
Sepsis is a very dangerous medical condition that results from infection, usually by a bacteria, but a virus or fungus can also be a cause. Sepsis occurs when the infectious agent spreads from its initial area of infection into the bloodstream....
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Despite the rest of the world making improvements when it comes to women dying while pregnant or after giving birth, the United States is sadly not able to make the same claim. In data just released, 28 women out of every 100,000 experience a...
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Pregnancy
In late 2014, a 36-year-old Swiss woman made medical history when she gave birth to a healthy baby after undergoing a womb transplant. For more than 15 years, researchers worldwide have been developing ways to artificially implant a womb or uterus....
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Health
Meningitis is a rare but serious condition caused by inflammation of the protective membranes (called meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord. It’s usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, especially infection with Haemophilus...
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Community
Another nice study for World Breastfeeding Week – breastfeeding was shown in one study to decrease the risk of kids developing leukemia by about 15%!! While it’s likelya very complicated process (that is, not breastfeeding does not mean...
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Health
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is an alternative and somewhat controversial healing method that aims to release blockages and promote healing within the craniosacral system. This system includes the cerebrospinal fluid and membranes surrounding the...
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Baby
Cryptorchidism, or an undescended testicle, is usually diagnosed by the pediatrician before your newborn leaves the hospital. Cryptorchidism describes a condition in which the child’s testicles have not descended from the abdomen, where they...
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Health
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the formation of bones as well as overall health, so getting enough is important, especially if your child has a food allergy. In children, low vitamin D may cause rickets (a softening of the bone resulting in...
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Pregnancy
Among the decisions facing expectant parents is one that involves cord blood banking, a procedure that takes only minutes to perform and could potentially serve as a lifesaving option later in life for their children. However, just as the cord...
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Health
Retinoblastoma is a rare ocular (eye) tumor that occurs almost exclusively in children under the age of five, most often under the age of three. The tumor arises from the retina, which is a layer at the back of the eye responsible for sight. The...
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Pregnancy
At some point, many pregnant parents-to-be will hear about the potential benefits of banking cord blood. This service is offered through public cord blood banks, where parents can donate cord blood anonymously for general use, or they can bank...
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Toddler
You’ve read about “superfoods” for babies — these are the foods like berries and sweet potatoes that give an extra nutritional boost. Here are the “anti-superfoods,” the bad food for kids. The foods on this list have been shown to have little to no...
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Health
Birthmarks usually appear on babies at birth or shortly thereafter, usually within the first two months after being born. There are a few different types of birthmarks and markings that babies can be born with. Many go away over time, but others...
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Health
You carefully applied and re-applied sunscreen and kept your baby covered with a hat and other protective clothing, but the next day you notice distinctive red- or pink-skinned hallmarks of a sunburn. What do you do now? Just as your baby is more...
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Baby
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety month and a good time to make sure you’re caught up with your child’s eye care. Eye exams for children begin at birth, right in the delivery room when a nurse puts erythromycin ointment (an antibiotic)...
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Health
Helicobacter pylori is a common bacteria found in the stomachs of many children. In fact, some studies suggest that up to 50 percent of the world’s population carries this bacteria. In the industrialized world, however, the incidence is much lower....
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Blog
Chickenpox parties. Chickenpox lollipops. A simple Internet search can yield a plethora of information to the vaccine-wary parent. Yet as with all things Internet-related, misinformation abounds. Is exposing an unimmunized child to the varicella...
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Twinkling lights, joyful songs, shiny presents all wrapped up in a bow—these are all the clichéd happy images that should come to mind when we think about Christmas. But what about when Christmas suddenly becomes a reminder of grief, pain, and...
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We are at the end of National Infant Immunization Week, and I’ve decided I can hold out no longer. I am coming to the confessional to raise my right hand and say, I am a vaccine supporter! There, I said it. I am not a “some vaccines” supporter, or...
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Kids took over the entire internet this week! One mom created an entire video parody from Frozen’s hit Let It Go, one preschooler makes designer dresses out of paper, and Beau and Theo are back in Vine form! See the best in parenting this...
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Pediatricians are not generally known for being outspoken politically. For the most part, our work focuses on children locally and child wellness and safety globally more than on federal policy. According to the American Board of Pediatrics, the...
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Blog
Memorial Day is a great celebration of those who died serving our country—and also marks the beginning of summer. Everyone is breaking out their BBQs, bathing suits, and bicycles. Although Memorial Day is meant to be fun and relaxing, it can easily...
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This week, New York state governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the country’s most extensive paid family leave policy. The law, once it’s fully enacted in 2021 will allow for a full 12 weeks leave at two-thirds pay as long as an employee has worked...
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Doctors hear the questions all the time: How safe are vaccines? Why do you have to give so many at once? Why can’t I spread them out more? What’s really in there? What about the thing I read on social media saying that vaccines are worse than the...
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Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 38! You’re heading into the final stretch now—with just two weeks to go until your due date and just one week until your baby is considered full term. But does that mean you have exactly two weeks to go? Not necessarily. Very few...
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Health
While most people are familiar with stories of women showing up to the Emergency Room with abdominal pain who unknowingly are pregnant and give birth moments later, fewer have heard of the phenomenon known as pseudocyesis. This word is of Greek...
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Toddler
In our increasingly complex world of food, artificial sweeteners are everywhere. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five artificial sweeteners for use in food and given one GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) status. Despite the...
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Health
Most infectious illnesses are caused by either viruses or bacteria. Both can be spread by coughing, sneezing, and contact with infected people or contaminated objects. Both bacterial and viral illnesses can cause mild or serious conditions,...
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Parenting
Did you know that babies 6 months and older should be wearing sunglasses when they’re outside? Sunglasses for babies are available now more than ever, but you have to look for a couple of things when buying them. Look for total UVA/UVB...
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Parenting
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, was signed into law in 2010. The law represented a major overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system and included multiple provisions that affect families with young children: To make it easier for people to...
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Toddler
Whole grains have been getting a lot of attention as an important food source for maintaining a healthy weight and preventing long-term illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Whole grain foods such as whole wheat bread,...
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Parenting
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Baby
Mastitis occurs in 3-20 percent of breastfeeding women, depending on the definition used. While it is most common in the first 6 weeks after delivery, it can happen anytime during breastfeeding and for some women may occur repeatedly. A bacterial...
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Toddler
Many kids love fruit and eat it routinely. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most young children aged 2-3 years eat fruit routinely as part of their day. Unfortunately, this is not the case for children over the age of 4 or...
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Baby
The health risks of smoking are well established, both for smokers and the people who are routinely exposed to their secondhand smoke, including infants. Secondhand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, many of which are extremely toxic and can...
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Toddler
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for bone health, so getting enough is key, especially during childhood and particularly if you have a food allergy. Allergies to milk, eggs, or fish can make meeting the daily vitamin D requirements a challenge....
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Pregnancy
There’s no question that pregnant women who smoke are putting their unborn babies in danger. The negative consequences associated with smoking during pregnancy include ectopic pregnancy, problems with the placenta, preterm delivery, and...
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Pregnancy
While most people are familiar with stories of women showing up to the emergency room with abdominal pain who unknowingly are pregnant and give birth moments later, fewer have heard of the phenomenon known as pseudocyesis. This word originated from...
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Health
RSV is short for respiratory syncytial virus. This is an extremely common virus in both children and adults. Nearly all children have had at least one experience with RSV by their second birthday, and most people continue to remain susceptible to...
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Health
Parents face many ethical dilemmas, but one of the most difficult (and controversial) can be when parents have an intersex child: a child who has a disorder of sexual development (DSD). Collectively, there are more than 60 conditions that can cause...
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Health
Thrush is a common infection of the mouth found in babies and young toddlers, as well as on the nipples of nursing mothers. Thrush appears as sticky white patches that line the mouth, inner lips, and gums. In nursing moms, thrush may appear as...
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Toddler
The debate over GMOs—genetically modified organisms—has been raging for the past few years. Many people are concerned that consuming GMOs may have long-term health risks and that GMOs were released before they were fully evaluated for human safety....
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Pregnancy
When a sperm fertilizes an egg, things usually go according to plan. The sperm and egg each contribute equally to donating their chromosomes to the future developing fetus. Sometimes, however, this process can be a little mixed up and cause the...
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Toddler
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Baby
There is no question that — whenever possible — breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby. Late in pregnancy, your body produces a substance called colostrum, which is a very concentrated form of breast milk that is high in...
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Health
Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects 1 in 500 to 1,000 newborn males. People typically have two sex chromosomes in each cell: females have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome (XY)....
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Toddler
With concerns about the way food is processed, along with how and what animals are being fed, a growing number of adults are choosing a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. As a result, more children are exposed to this type of diet. People who follow a...
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Parenting
When you’re reading labels, make sure they say broad-spectrum protection with UVA and UVB coverage. UVA and UVB rays are the rays that cause skin damage and skin cancer, and it’s important that both are listed on the label. Choose...
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Toddler
Whether you’re buying store-brand baby food or making your own, it’s never too early to start teaching your baby to enjoy healthy foods. “Moms and dads need to make eating nutritious foods a regular part of life,” said Dian Griesel,...
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Baby
You may find your child’s pediatrician or your own doctor asking you to complete an ACEs checklist at a routine visit. ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences checklists, are quickly becoming an important part of a general health and wellness exam...
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Baby
The benefits of breastfeeding are firmly established for babies, but did you know breastfeeding has long-term benefits for Mom, too? In those first few days of breastfeeding, your early attempts to breastfeed stimulate the release of oxytocin, a...
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Health
How many times have you rushed your feverish infant to the doctor or clinic, only to be told there’s nothing they can do and you just have to wait and watch? If it’s happened even once, you’ve probably wondered, “When should I take my baby with a...
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Baby
Breastfeeding may seem like something that only happens between a mother and her baby, but the reality is that it really takes a village. But what if that village—namely, the mom’s own family—doesn’t support her choice to breastfeed? What is a...
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Health
Skin lightening is the use of creams over time to decrease melanin, the substance that gives skin its pigment. Less melanin means lighter skin. This may also be called “skin whitening” or “skin bleaching.” Under a dermatologist’s care, lightening...
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Health
You’ve probably heard that kids who go to daycare get sick more often—but is there a bright side to all the sniffles and colds? Does exposure to more kids at a young age actually help your child develop better immunity? At birth, a baby’s immune...