Emelda Otieno 
By delaying giving your newborn their first bath, studies show that they can better stabilize their blood sugar and temperature. It also helps the newborn transition to the outside world more calmly, allowing the baby to get used to being outside the womb, bond … Read more
A breast milk bath for newborns helps to moisturize the baby’s skin, treating skin issues. Breast milk is loaded with properties that nourish, protect, and heal both the inside and outside of your baby. Breast milk contains many ingredients found in skin moisturizers, including … Read more
In-toeing is a relatively common condition in infants and young children. In many cases, the cause of in-toeing is a congenital condition called Metatarsus Adductus, where the bones in the foot are turned inwards. In-toeing in babies can also be caused by other conditions, … Read more
Also known as floppy infant syndrome, hypotonia is a medical word for low muscle tone. More often, hypotonia is related to other health problems, including spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, severe infections, brain formation problems in the womb, or brain damage due to lack … Read more
Pregnant women can quickly restore their iron levels by taking iron supplements or significantly changing their diet to include more iron-rich foods. An iron-rich diet that includes green leafy vegetables like spinach, poultry and poultry products, beans, iron-fortified bread, and pasta aids quick iron … Read more
A study published in 2021 concluded that water births are safer than land births and are associated with better outcomes, including decreased rates of postpartum hemorrhage and hospitalization after delivery and no increase in neonatal death. But that doesn’t mean that it is 100% … Read more
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