Q: My baby is small but my pediatric provider says she is "following the curve" so he is not worried. What does that mean? I'm still worried! A. If your baby is "following the curve" of the growth ...

In humans, the problem was exacerbated by our unique form of upright walking since ... U.S. Infant Mortality Increased 7 Percent in Months Following Dobbs, Researchers Find Oct. 21, 2024 — U.S ...

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A new AI-based software has been developed that can be integrated with an ultrasound device to "guide" childbirth by ...

Mother's Gut Microbiome During Pregnancy Shapes Baby's Brain Development Aug. 20, 2024 — A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy ...

Your little one is congested. What should you do? In a child age 3 or under, this can be a challenge. For starters, it’s not always obvious what’s causing that stuffy nose. Infants and ...

Infants do not possess the same abdominal muscle strength as children and adults to be able to assist with bowel movements. For this reason, it’s normal for babies to cry, become red in the face ...

Dr. Nina Shapiro is a physician writer who dispels health myths. For non-breastfed or breastfed-supplemented infants, the AAP is currently recommending formula with cow’s milk or goat’s milk ...

Imagine having a mini heart monitor right on your wrist. The Apple Watch ECG app makes this possible, allowing you to take an electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, which represents the ...

The best baby monitors on the market can deliver caregivers some peace of mind when they step out of their baby’s room. A monitor should be easy to set up and operate, provide clear (and timely ...

The pandemic created disruption and family stress that may have lasting effects on young children’s social and emotional development. A Save the Children report released Tuesday found that ...