Babies usually make their first visit to the hospital by the age of two months. Even if your baby appears healthy, it is important for you to make an appointment for a routine checkup. Visits to the doctor are also necessary to protect the babies from several infectious diseases by using vaccine suitable for their age. By the age of two months, children are typically … [Read more...] about Your baby’s first shots
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Bring up your baby
Infants at the age of two months tend to show the following signs of development: They can recognize you. They take interest in different objects, toying with them at times. They become good observers. They scream and smile a lot. They display different emotions such as anxiety and excitement, which they try to vocalize. Some babies tend to sleep for more than 12 hours … [Read more...] about Bring up your baby
Help Your Child Cope with Colic
Colic is a health condition characterized by long and repeated bouts of crying seen in otherwise healthy infants. The causes of colic are not known, and though some believe that there is no such thing as colic, acute abdominal pain is believed to cause the symptoms. While all infants cry, babies are said to be colicky if they cry for more than three hours a day for at … [Read more...] about Help Your Child Cope with Colic
Jaundice and your baby
Babies are prone to jaundice in the first few days after birth. It is usually not something to get alarmed about and is quite common. It will usually not hurt your baby or cause any permanent damage. Jaundice in babies is caused due to increased bilirubin levels in the baby’s blood. Bilirubin is a substance that is produced in the body when the red blood cells undergo … [Read more...] about Jaundice and your baby
Traumatic Birth
The process of becoming a mother involves a certain amount of psychological strain for a pregnant woman. In fact, for some women, childbirth can be as traumatic as life-threatening events such as a natural disaster or a war. During pregnancy, it is important for the to-be mother's family members and close ones to support her as required. During childbirth, women are likely to … [Read more...] about Traumatic Birth