Birth Defects – Congenital Infections Symptoms: Varieties of problems to the infant include miscarriage, preterm birth, Illness at birth, and physical abnormalities. Causes: most infections contacted by a mother during pregnancy do not affect the fetus; but some cross the placenta and cause harm. These infections are often brief, minor illnesses for the mother; and…
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Normal Development of a Child: Ages 1-5
Normal Development of a Child: Ages 1-5 During their first 5 years, children learn the basic skills necessary for their future development. The four main areas are physical skills, manual (hand) dexterity, language, and social skills. In the normal development of a child, the following ages indicate when the ability normally begins. 1. Can lift…
Infant Feeding Dos and Don’ts
Infant Feeding Dos and Don’ts From the beginning, give your baby a little water, gradually increasing the amount. Do not give orange juice or tomato juice until he is older. He/she is precious gift; so you want to give him/her the best of care. At 3 months, begin a little blended food. By 9 months,…
Baby Shopping
The moment my pregnancy test turned positive, my head was already spinning. I was already thinking of going directly to baby shops and scout baby items that I will be needing when the little angel comes out. That’s how excited I was! I can’t help but buy one of those cute stuffs available at the…