Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) in Infants When babies are first born, their skin is so smooth and new. You often hear new parents remark on their child’s new-baby smell and the softness of their skin. That’s why it can be startling if your infant suddenly develops a rash on their head. Is this a sign of something life-threatening? Is it permanent?… Read More
Pulmonary Atresia When you bring a child into the world, you’ll stop at nothing to protect them. That’s why, if you notice something isn’t quite right with your newborn, you take action quickly. It’s frightening to see your baby experiencing issues — especially when those problems are life-threatening. But, what can you do when that life-threatening condition… Read More
Microcephaly Premature babies are known for being smaller. This is because they are underdeveloped at birth. But, your baby doesn’t have to be born prematurely to have a smaller than normal head size. The condition is known as microcephaly and can lead to developmental delays. So, what do you need to know if your baby is… Read More
Encephalopathy in Children While it’s common for children to get sick, viral or bacterial infections can be harder to overcome. You hate to see your child experiencing flu-like symptoms and want to do everything you can to make them feel better. But, did you know that some infections can lead to inflammation of the brain? Such is the… Read More
Caring for a Child After Heart Surgery When you find out that your loved one requires heart surgery, it can feel like your own heart has stopped, and everything moves in slow motion — especially if that loved one is a child or infant. But, once the surgery has happened and your little one is strong enough to come home, that anxiety… Read More
Chronic Kidney Disease in Children Getting sick can feel like a normal part of growing up for any child. But, if your child is constantly sick or if symptoms point to their condition being serious, it can make you feel helpless and worry about their health. Such can be the case with chronic kidney disease. Despite the condition impacting an… Read More
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) A dry cough, slight fever, and runny nose always seem like sure-fire symptoms for something like the common cold or flu. But, these common symptoms and others can also be the first indication of something worse, such as a viral infection. While most infections can be treated swiftly with antibiotics, viral infections cannot. And, some… Read More
Premature Baby Care at Home Having a baby is often a time for celebration and sleepless nights. But sometimes, the little one arrives much sooner than anticipated, bringing along worries about his or her wellbeing. While at the hospital, it’s easy to rely on medical providers to take care of their healthcare, while you and your family focus on providing… Read More
Outdoor Family Activities Throughout 2020 — and so far, through 2021 — people have gotten used to social distancing and spending most of their time at home in order to stay as safe as possible from COVID-19. However, no matter how careful one tries to be, at some point, it’s common to get cabin fever. Now that there’s… Read More
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia One of the worst news anyone can receive is a serious medical diagnosis — and it can feel even worse when the person receiving it is your child. One such serious medical diagnosis is often an unfamiliar one, yet it clearly affects vital organs. It’s known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia. What is it? What causes it?… Read More
