If a baby is not babbling by at least 12 months, that child most likely is encountering problems preventing the normal development of speech. Perhaps not enough language is being used in the presence of the child. Maybe something is preventing the baby from hearing the words that are spoken to her or from processing [...]
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, [...]
Apparently, Epsom salts reduces the incidence of cerebral palsy births. Researchers still haven’t determined why, but this video explores the potential explanations.
A new study reports that a woman is 50 percent less likely to have a premature baby if they take folic acid for at least a year before conception.
The study’s conclusion is important for two reasons. First, folic acid benefits women of all ages, races and additional health factors. Second, premature birth is a substantial [...]
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 [...]
