Many babies are washed soon after they take their first breath, but new evidence shows it’s best to wait before that trip to a tiny tub.
Effect of maternal caffeine intake on birth outcomes examined
Genetics may influence FASD outcomes among children
Binge drinking during pregnancy is risky: It can, and routinely does, lead to fetal alcohol syndrome and other troubles that plague a child for life, as the U.S. Surgeon General has warned since the 1980s.
NJ law now requires health insurers to cover donated breast milk
Study finds gaps between CDC recommendations, NICU antibiotic use
Rise in serious birth defect might be tied to opioid use, study says
ICER vs. Infants
An incomplete and poorly conceived report from the controversial Institute for Clinical and Economic Review has set its sights on a most unbecoming target: infants with a degenerative, life-threatening neurological condition.
CDC reports increasing flu activity in the US
CDC officials reported high influenza activity in 19 states and New York City, and 24 states had widespread activity during the week ending Dec. 29. Two additional pediatric deaths have been reported, bringing the season's total to 13, while influenza A strain H1N1 remains the most prevalent form.
Greater prenatal alcohol exposure trajectories linked to impaired growth and neurodevelopment
USPSTF: Screen All Pregnant Women Early for Hepatitis B
Newborn falls in hospitals, while rare, may increase with rooming-in
What's Human Milk Good For?
Study: Neonatal Telehealth Reduces Hospital Transfers, Saves Money
Vitamin C may reduce harm from prenatal smoking exposure
Early caffeine exposure may improve outcomes in preemies
Canadian researchers found that preterm infants who received caffeine within the first two days of life had improved cognitive test scores and were less likely to develop hearing problems and cerebral palsy at ages 18 months to 24 months compared with those who were given caffeine after the first two days of life.