Most of us dream about having a newborn baby, and then when we do have one, we can’t dream due to not getting to sleep because of the constant crying of our infant.
Most likely, if your baby is crying constantly, he or she is suffering from colic. This is very common in newborn babies from the age of two weeks up to the age of four months. So, what can you possibly do to get a good night’s sleep some time within those four months, if your baby has colic? Good question!
One way to help you and your baby get some much needed relief is by using the rocking and motion technique to alleviate the colic. This has been proven to be a very effective way to help with colic. It’s best to hold the baby on his or her side when rocking him or her as this technique can really help in keeping your baby calm. However, be certain to always support your baby’s head and neck when rocking him or her.
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Posted in Health on May 2nd, 2006
An allergy is the body’s immune system response to specific elements in the environment. Children with allergies react to certain substances in their everyday environment, which usually don’t cause reactions in other children. About 20 percent of Americans—one in every five adults and children—have allergies, including allergic asthma. About 80 percent of children with asthma have allergies. Food allergies occur in 8 percent of children younger than age six.
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Posted in Health on March 1st, 2006
So many things to think about in the last few months until the birth of your little bundle, everything from the decisions to nurse or co-sleep all the way to how to set up the nursery and what cloths to buy…and now, I am suggesting that you also consider choosing a pediatrician as well? It can be overwhelming! And you thought you were just having one “little” baby! Though if you take it slow (you got plenty of time), it will be VERY worth it!
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Posted in Health on October 22nd, 2005
Cold and flu season is almost here! These truly are the most common illnesses in humans because of how easily they can be spread (both through the air and through touch). Now is the time to strengthen your immune system (the shield that protects your body from germs, bacteria and viruses) so that you are able to protect yourself.
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Posted in Health on October 22nd, 2005
Now that your bundle of joy has arrived, it is your responsibility to keep her safe and healthy. Immunizations/vaccinations protect your baby from serious and some life-threatening illnesses. They boost your baby’s immunity and help her make antibodies to combat infections.
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Posted in Health on October 9th, 2005
Now that your bundle of joy has arrived, it is your responsibility to keep her safe and healthy. Immunizations/vaccinations protect your baby from serious and some life-threatening illnesses. They boost your baby’s immunity and help her make antibodies to combat infections.
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Posted in Health on September 10th, 2005
Sooner or later, your new baby will develop a fever. It would be a rare child who does not come down with some kind of illness that elevates their temperature. Babies can get fevers for a variety of reasons, and understanding the whys, can help you determine if you should call your doctor.
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Posted in Health on March 23rd, 2005
Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, some of your fondest
memories are of outdoor activities and places.
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Posted in Health on January 30th, 2005
New parents have a lot on their minds and many important decisions to make during the exciting months before birth. Increasingly, one topic expectant parents are discussing is cord blood banking. As a childbirth educator, I am counseling more and more parents about it every day. Cord blood banking is the process of freezing the blood that remains in a baby’s umbilical cord after delivery because it is rich in lifesaving stem cells.
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Posted in Health on October 6th, 2004
How sugar influences ADHD is one of those controversial
areas in medicine. There are two sides to the debate. On
one side, there is the official medical establishment that
claims numerous scientific studies show that children do not
react to sugar and that sugar does not play a role in ADHD.
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