Kernicterus is a rare type of brain damage. It occurs in newborns with severe jaundice. It is caused by very high level of bilirubin in a baby’s blood. If
Category: Prediatrics
It is normal for babies ( boys and girls ) to have swollen , enlarged or lumps under their nipples. These are known as breast buds. They are superficial and
Group B streptococcal (group B strep) infection is a severe bacterial infection that affects newborns. This bacteria normally resides in the intestine, vagina and rectum. A pregnant woman can pass the
Newborn reflexes are involuntary movement that babies make when part of their body is stimulated. These reflexes help identify normal brain and nerve activity. Some reflexes vanishes within weeks while
Frostbite is damage to the skin and it’s underlying tissues caused by the cold. Children are affected more quickly than adults. Frostbite often affect small, exposed areas of the skin
It is common for babies to bump their heads especially when they are learning to roll over, crawl or walk. These head bumps (goose egg ) may cause you to