Breast engorgement is when the breasts become painfully full of milk. It usually occurs on the 3rd day of the puerperium. The breasts may feel hard and painful.
How to Deal with Breast Engorgement
Common Health Problems of the Newborn Baby: How to Deal with Them
Some common health problems of the newborn baby include vomiting, regurgitation, diarrhea, constipation, excessive crying, colic, inability to latch on, etc.
The Third Stage of Labor: What to Expect
The third stage of labor is the final stage of childbirth, begins after delivery of the baby and ends with delivery of the placenta that can last from 5-30 min.
The Second Stage of Labor: What to Expect
The second stage of labor is the phase that occurs after the cervix has dilated to 10 cm and ends with the delivery of the baby that last from 30 min to 2 hrs.
Medications and Breastfeeding: What Nursing Mothers Need to Know
Not all medications are created equal. Some medications may be safe and some can be passed on to your baby through breast milk, and can cause adverse effects.
What You Need to Know About Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs when an individual has an extra copy of chromosome 21. It results in physical and intellectual disabilities.
Congenital Malformations (Birth Defects) in Newborns: What to Expect
Congenital malformations are birth defects that occur while the baby is developing in the womb. It can involve any part, including the heart, brain, and limbs.
Exchange Transfusion in the Newborn: When, Why, and How It’s Done
Exchange transfusion in newborns is a procedure in which blood is removed from the baby and replaced with fresh blood to treat severe jaundice or anemia.
Umbilical Sepsis (Omphalitis): What You Need to Know
Umbilical sepsis also known as omphalitis is a serious bacterial infection of the umbilicus (navel). Baby develops a red, swollen, and warm umbilical cord.
Birth Asphyxia: What Parents Need to Know
Birth asphyxia is a serious medical condition that can occur when a baby's breathing is interrupted during or after birth. Sometimes, it can result in death.
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