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Why does my baby have so much sticky substance coming out of her eyes?

My daughter is 1 month old and I've noticed that she has a lot of sticky discharge in her eyes. What could be causing this?
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How much sugar is okay for a baby?

I have a baby who is 8 months old. How much sugar should I be giving him a day, if any?
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Is it safe to give colic aid frequently to babies?

My baby has a lot of colic issues, and I typically give him a colic aid. Is it safe to give the baby this medicines frequently?
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My child is throwing up milk just after feeding. Is it normal?

My baby is 1 month old and for the past 2 days she is spitting up as I'm finishing feeding her. Is this normal or something to be concerned about?
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What should we know about jaundice?

Both me and my husband are expecting a baby girl next month. We are very excited, but we wanted to know about any issues that can occur once we give birth. We are particularly...
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Is anemia in preterm babies normal?

My baby was a preterm birth during the 8 month of my pregnancy. While we are now back home, the doctor has asked me to be on guard because my child is anemic. Is this normal...
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My baby is unable to digest formula milk. Is it normal?

I have a baby who is now 1 month old. Since the past month he was only on breast milk. However since he is always hungry I started to give him formula since I wasn't sure about...
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Are preterm babies more prone to infections?

Is it true that preterm babies have lower immunity levels and resistance and are therefore prone to infections?
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Why is my baby unable to feed properly?

My baby is just discharged from the NICU where in he was in the incubator for 45 days due to premature birth. He is now doing well but seems to be rejecting my breastmilk. I...
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Is convulsions in a child during fever okay?

My nephew is 5 months old. After his routine vaccines he got a fever and at night he also had some convulsion. Is it normal or should we bring him to the doctor? He is fine...
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Do preterm babies always have late development issues?

My baby was a premature baby and was in the incubator for 3 weeks. Will it delay her developmental milestones?
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My daughter is 1 month old and her stool is starting to look different. Should I be concerned?

My daughter is 1 month old and today she passed darker stools than normal. I know this can sometimes happen in babies however I just don’t want to take a chance. Should I be...
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My 5 days old baby is throwing up the milk she drinks. What should I do?

My baby is about 5 days old and she is throwing up the milk that she consumes even after burping. Is it normal?
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Can I have a normal delivery if my first one was a caesarean?

My first delivery was a c-section. I am due for my next delivery but the doctor says since my first delivery was a caesarean, second also would be the same. Is that really the...
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What are the multivitamins to be given to a 6 weeks old baby?

My little one is 6 weeks old now and the doctor has still not advised any multivitamins. Are there any multivitamins to be given to a six weeks old baby? Please advice.
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We are planning my wife’s delivery at 37 weeks. Is it risky?

My wife is 37 weeks pregnant and the doctor is planning an urgent delivery since the cord is twisted around the baby’s neck. Is it risky?
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My baby who is 8 months old had convulsions. What could be the reason?

My baby is 8 months old and recently had a bout of a viral infection with high grade fever. He has also convulsions at night. Could this be due to the infection or is it a problem...
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How common is newborn jaundice?

My baby has jaundice and is receiving light therapy. How common is jaundice in a newborn?
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RA and pregnancy

I have rheumatoid arthritis and I am 28 years old. I would really like to have children some day, but I know I can't have kids while I take methotrexate. how is pregnancy handled...
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How popular are water births?

I am 4 months pregnant and thinking about birthing options. This is my first child. Have you seen any overwhelming benefits of water birthing? Is it safe? Would I need to do...
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