Extremely premature babies fed human donor milk are less likely to develop a dangerous intestinal condition than babies fed a standard premature infant formula derived from cow’s milk, according to new research.
Only one of the 29 infants who received human milk developed the dangerous intestinal condition necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and recovered without surgery, compared with [...]
The use of antipsychotic drugs for very young children with behavior problems approximately doubled between 1999-2001 and 2007. Yet fewer than half of these children received a mental health assessment, a psychotherapy visit, or a visit with a psychiatrist while taking these medications, reveals a new study.
These findings raise safety concerns, note the researchers. They [...]
If you are an expectant mother who would like to avoid the pain and extended recovery time attendant with an unnecessary Cesarean surgery as well as reduce your hospital bill, make sure your obstetrician knows about the new fetal monitoring guidelines published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
If you give birth in America, [...]
Summer is here and boy has it been hot recently. School’s out for the summer and that means your children are taking advantage of their time off. For a significant number of kids, that means summer camp.
Some of you parents no doubt send your children to the same summer camp you attended as a youngster. [...]
Apparently, Epsom salts reduces the incidence of cerebral palsy births. Researchers still haven’t determined why, but this video explores the potential explanations.
The Florida Child Injury Lawyer Blog just ran across a fascinating blog post about delaying umbilical cord cutting after birth.
Many people who write about birthing techniques, birth injuries or anything related with childbirth are very opinionated and biased. However, this blog author takes a very even handed approach and evaluates both sides of the argument.
Please [...]
If your child is receiving Botox treatments for his or her cerebral palsy and has experienced poor health recently, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new warning says your child’s decline in health may be caused by the very Botox treatments that are meant to help.
New studies show that cerebral palsy Botox treatments have serious [...]
