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Hearing Loss in The Newborn Babies

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

hearing loss babiesWhat is hearing loss?

- Hearing loss (hearing loss) is the most common congenital disease in the newborn.
- 3 to 7 of every 1,000 babies have some degree of hearing loss. 50% of infants with hearing impairment are born healthy, no family history and no risk factors.
- For more than minimal hearing loss is a baby will interfere with their development.

Hearing loss is a hidden handicap, so its detection, diagnosis and intervention are delayed. Until very recently, hearing loss is detected late, generating significant delays in the child developing speech and language, as well as delays in the acquisition of their learning, thus compromising their future.

From the moment of birth, babies begin to develop language. Babies learn to talk through what they hear, the baby who has difficulty hearing have difficulties in language development.

It is important not to forget that language is the basis for the development of their learning beyond.
Since it is possible to check the hearing of the baby just born babies who have some hearing loss can get help before 6 months of life, avoiding significant delays in their learning that differ from their peers.

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Protect The Baby from Infection

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

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If you are pregnant or plan to become, follow some simple steps to protect your unborn baby from infections that can cause serious complications.

Group B streptococcus

If you are pregnant, or know someone who is, you need to know about group B streptococcus, also known as GBS. About a quarter of all women have the bacteria that cause infection by group B streptococci These bacteria usually will not harm you or the people who have close contact, but can be dangerous to your unborn baby. Babies can get very sick and even die if their mothers pass GBS during birth. Therefore it is important to make testing of group B streptococci in each pregnancy.

If you are pregnant and have group B strep, your doctor may give you an antibiotic (usually penicillin) during labor to prevent these bacteria infect the baby. If you think you will undergo a cesarean delivery or you could just say, talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

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Comforting a Crying Baby

Friday, March 5th, 2010

comforting a crying babyWe all know that all babies cry, and for at least two weeks, not at all unusual for many hours not sleeping at night. You may feel worried about cramping.

This will be a difficult to handle, because you want to comfort your baby and try to find out what’s happening without knowing what to do. All their efforts could end in more tears and no solution that can alleviate or eliminate the problem at hand. That’s why we bring him here are some suggestions that we think might be very effective and simple, and that both could get to calm your baby.

New Positions
# Hold your baby with the smiley face down, resting on her forearm with her head resting on his elbow and his thumb and fingers of his hand around her hips.
# Hold your baby sitting on his hand, his espaldita resting on his chest, and placing his other hand around his little chest, while his fingers holding the top of his arms.
# Hold your baby over your shoulder, so that the stomach of your child is supported and carries a slight pressure on the bone in his shoulder.
# Cradles her baby in her arms, resting on his tummy tight.

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The First Hours After Birth

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

the first hours after birthThe first hours after the birth of your baby will be a really exciting experience, impressive and full of joy. In those moments, when you have your baby at your side, you will realize all your dreams, hopes and plans have become reality.

Many mothers ask their doctors or their Obstetricians let them spend the first hours after birth alone with her baby, no one to disturb. This is a very important moment in the life of every woman and a truly wonderful experience filled with joy that, because after nine long months waiting to see the face of her baby, the miracle of this new life will finally come home to fill them with joy and happiness, for what you really want her in his arms and give all your love.

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Baby Care – The Best Things for Baby

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

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Like all parents, you want the best for your child, but caring for a newborn baby is not always easy. From soothe your baby to deal with everyday problems related to their health, this is the site at which you can find information on a wide range of issues concerning the care of babies.

Whether for new parents and for prospective parents, the fact that you provide your baby an ideal environment in your new home is an extremely important part of the welcome he is giving his son once the same to reach this new world. Get information and tips on caring for your baby allows you to tailor your home to its arrival and thus can provide a perfect environment and safe to your newborn baby.

But baby care does not end there. As your child grows, parents must constantly confront new problems and concerns. Take a look at our section on care of an older baby to get very useful tips on how to raise a child during the months following the birth of the same.

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Vitamins to The Newborn

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Generally not be given because the narrow safety margin between the desired intake level and danger level, we should be very wary of establishing a supplementation during lactation. Parents should never manage their own baby any supplements without your doctor’s prior prescription.

Under medical supervision only thing is advisable to administer vitamin K in the immediate neonatal period for all infants and vitamin D in some circumstances, such as children with dark skin (in which the cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D is less) or with inadequate exposure to sunlight, the children of strict vegetarians, which restrict the intake of foods rich in vitamin D, and preterm infants.

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