Articles about "stools" 20
Understanding your baby's stools
New parents are often fascinated by their baby’s
stools, spending ages contemplating their consistency and frequency and what these indicate about their baby’s wellbeing. But how much can we tell from . . .
Diaper rash
Diaper rash develops when urine is left too long on your baby’s skin and mixes with poop to form ammonia, which can further irritate her.
It usually appears as a red rash around her . . .
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is when there is an abnormal increase in the frequency or liquidity of your baby or child’s poop.
Although not dangerous in itself, it can hint at more serious problems. Dia . . .
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that develops when a gene that controls the movement of salt in and out of cells doesn’t work properly, resulting in a build-up of mucus and digest . . .
Breast milk
From around six months of pregnancy your breasts produce a substance called colostrum, the creamy-yellow first milk that will sustain your newborn in the first few days after his birth.
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Constipation and diet
Constipation is very common during pregnancy, as hormones relax your bowel and make it less effective when it comes to moving food through your digestive system.
The symptoms (includ . . .
When to call the pediatrician
If your child is unwell you’ll
want to make sure she’s getting the best possible care. There will be physical
signs if she has a fever (her cheek or forehead will feel hot if you touch your
l . . .
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is very common during pregnancy, as hormones relax your bowel and make it less effective when it comes to moving food through your digestive system. The symptoms can be worsened i . . .
Pregnancy and medication
There are certain medications that are best avoided during pregnancy, some that are considered safe and others on which there’s no research available and may be administered at your doctor’s d . . .
HEMORRHOIDS DURING PREGNANCY
Charmingly referred to as varicose veins of the anus, these little bundles of swollen veins can make
their appearance in the final trimester, due to your increased
weight, the pressure from your ute . . .