Failure to thrive is a term used to describe a child who seems to be gaining weight or height more slowly than other children of his or her age and se...
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Babies born weighing less than 5 1/2 pounds are considered low birthweight, and are at increased risk for serious health problems as newborns, lasting...
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Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. A baby born 3 or more weeks early is premature. Babies who are born closer to their due dates tend to have ...
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Babies are called newborns during their first month of life. Although your newborn sleeps a lot, powerful changes are occurring in the five major ar...
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Early signs of pregnancy: Your first sign of pregnancy may be a missed menstrual period.
Other early signs of pregnancy, caused by hormonal change...
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You may be unsure about how to begin breast-feeding. A lactation consultant is available at many hospitals and birthing centers. These consultants hel...
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