Ever wonder why your baby flings his arms out sideways when startled? This reaction–called the Moro reflex–is one of many natural reflexes your newborn should exhibit. Read on to learn about common newborn reflexes and what they mean.
Babies are born with all five senses–sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Some of the senses are not fully developed.
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is bleeding inside or around the ventricles in the brain. The ventricles are the spaces in the brain that contain the cerebral spinal fluid.
Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a softening of white brain tissue near the ventricles. The ventricles are fluid-filled chambers in the brain.
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. It is a form of self-starvation. Children and teens with this health problem have a distorted body image. They think they weigh too much.
Your little one will need several immunization shots to help protect them from several childhood diseases, some of which can be deadly. Read on for helpful advice on which shots they need and when–and what to do if they have a minor reaction.
