Babies can experience symptoms of rapid breathing for a number of reasons. When your baby experiences abnormal breathing difficulties, it's best to have her pediatrician examine her to determine the exact cause as to why she's breathing rapidly to...
Infants have such a delicate immune system that they can contract viruses more easily than older children or adults. Taking certain precautions can help protect your little one but even then, you can't protect them from all illnesses. If your...
Congenital heart defects, CHD, are problems with the baby's heart structure at birth. Sometimes the defects are so severe, they need immediate surgical intervention. The most dangerous defects are found during pregnancy or soon thereafter. Less...
Swine flu is the common name for the H1N1 flu virus, first identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in April 2009. Swine flu is classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization and, as of January 2010, has been...
Nasal congestion or nasal stuffiness in a newborn can be stressful for new parents. Congestion can cause newborns to be fussier and cry more than usual. While nasal stuffiness usually does not pose a large problem, if it is severe enough, it can...
Until your baby was born, you would never have understood how such a tiny bundle could cause so much stress. With each of her hiccups, grunts, squeaks and cries you are concerned that she isn't okay and wonder if you should be doing something more...
Breathing is automatic. The average adult does it over 20,000 times per day. Learning how was never necessary. But learning to breathe during labor takes preparation and a trusted methodology. Since the introduction of the epidural--used for...
Your infant's limited communication skills mean that his movements and cries are the most efficient ways to let you know that something is wrong. There are different causes of distress in a baby, such as colic, health problems and...
Dehydration occurs when you lose fluid from your body, and it can be life-threatening. The severity of dehydration is measured by the percentage of body weight reduction due to fluid loss. Mild dehydration occurs when 1 to 2 percent of your body...
Many diseases in infants can lead to an enlarged heart, also known as cardiac hypertrophy. Congenital defects, acquired cardiac problems that occur right after birth and maternal diseases such as diabetes can cause enlarged hearts. The right or...
