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Vitamin K concerns
You may have concerns about your
baby being given a vitamin K injection after he’s born because of research
carried out in the early nineties that suggested it might be linked to
childhood leukemia . . .
First aid kit
It’s essential to have a first aid kit at home, stocked with all the things you’ll need to treat minor injuries such as grazes and burns. Here’s a list of things you might want to incl . . .
Which diseases does my child receive vaccinations against?
The immunization program
recommends the following vaccines for your child from birth on. Keep in mind
that most public schools will not permit you to enroll your child if he hasn’t
been immunized.& . . .
Vomiting
Vomiting is very common in babies and young children and can often happen when nothing is wrong. Babies normally spit up a tiny amount of milk from time to time, usually after a feed or while . . .
Oral yeast infections in babies
Oral yeast infections are common in babies and develop when the yeast candida albicans, which occurs naturally in the mouth, overgrows.
Babies are susceptible because their immune systems ar . . .
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is vital for the blood clotting process but babies are born with low levels. Rarely, this can cause hemorrhagic disease of the newborn (HDN). Symptoms include blood in a baby’s urine and bow . . .
Ringworm
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that affects the scalp, body, feet and nails, but despite its name it has nothing to do with worms!
It’s characterized by a scaly red patch . . .
Impetigo
This highly contagious skin infection is caused by bacteria called streptococcus or staphylococcus and develops when bacteria carried on the skin infects bites, cuts or sores.
Childr . . .
Dehydration
Babies and children can easily suffer from dehydration because they’re more prone to childhood illnesses that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.
We need to absorb enough water to . . .
Sex during early pregnancy
Unless you have been advised not to have sex by your healthcare provider, there is no reason why you should not enjoy a healthy sex life while you are pregnant.