What is neonatal jaundice and how common it is? Jaundice is a yellowish appearance of the skin and the eyes and is very common in newborns. Roughly 60% of term and 80% of preterm babies develop jaundice within the first two or three days of birth and reach a peak at about the 4th day...
What is a complementary feed and why it is required? Growing infants do not get enough iron, zinc, and energy from breastmilk or formula milk alone after six months of age. Children between 6-24 months are very prone to growth faltering if breastfeed is not replaced by appropriate nutrient and calorie-dense foods. So it is...
Head lice is a common problem that usually affects pre-school, children, and their family members. These insects attach to the hair of a They can infect children from all socioeconomic strata. Generally, head lice don’t cause any serious illness, but they are a very common cause of intense itching, sleep disturbances; however, a secondary bacterial...
What are the indications for an invasive procedure in Fetal Medicine (During Pregnancy)? For a long time, there was a barrier between the fetus and the physician, with none able to reach or as we may say communicate with the other promptly. That barrier was the barrier of technology which has quite been lifted up...
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) is the harsher sounds of gnashing and grinding teeth during sleep or clenching of jaws, which is common in kids. Many kids have it (Approximately 20% to 30% will grind or clench.), but most outgrow it. Teeth grinding often happen During Deep Sleep phases or when kids are under stress. Causes of...
Breastfeeding is one of the most discussed and yet one of the most controversial topics in regard to childbirth. Breastfeeding represents the pristine bond between the mother and baby, where mother not only provides food but also the love and care for the offspring. Breast milk is also extremely important for child’s growth and development...
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Neeraj Kumar MD, DCH Table of Contents: Introduction When Do Babies Start Teething? 5 Stages of Teething in Children Signs of Teething Teething Symptoms How Should I Care for My Baby’s Teeth? Conclusion FAQs Being a parent, even a minute developmental change in your baby may feel like a milestone. One...
There is much received wisdom on infant sleep and new parents will find that just about everyonethey speak to has an opinion – where, how much, how often. For parents, understanding infant sleep and adapting to new patterns and behaviours can be one of the biggest challenges in the early years. Unsurprisingly, sleep is one...
Introduction Soil-borne helminth infections are one among the most common infections in humans, caused by a group of parasites, referred to as worms, including roundworms, whipworms and hookworms. These intestinal worms can seriously affect the nutrition and growth of the child. A child may undergo deworming regularly to remove the intestinal worms. Such worms need...
WHAT IS MEASLES? Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by virus of Paramyxo virus family. The measles virus infects the respiratory tract first. However, it eventually spreads to other parts of the body through the bloodstream. TRANSMISSION OF MEASLES Measles virus lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person. It...
