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Your baby looks perfect. She’s in perfect health. Then suddenly, she’s shaking all over. It’s a seizure—and it came out of nowhere. There are many causes of infant seizures, so it might take some time for doctors to tell you what triggered this event in your baby.  Let’s take a look at what a…

Babies have a “lease” on the womb for at least 37-40 weeks. If they’re forced out before then, they may not be ready. Health issues like trouble breathing can put their lives in danger. That’s why doctors sometimes prescribe betamethasone for women in preterm labor.  Betamethasone isn’t the only treatment that helps women in…

Most parents can’t wait to hold their infants post-birth. But something else has to happen before they can enjoy those long-awaited first cuddles. Baby has to take a test! What test are we talking about? The all-important APGAR score.  You may have overheard doctors discussing it. But do you know what the score means?…

Before they light up our lives with their gummy little grins, babies have to make an entrance into the world. Most are able to do so with no incident. For others, it’s a struggle. Some are victims of birth trauma, which can have lasting physical effects on both mother and child.  A traumatic birth…

You experienced a difficult delivery. Now doctors are hinting that something’s wrong with your baby. Could your child have a brain injury from birth? Doctors won’t confirm or deny your suspicions.  This is a frustrating predicament. But diagnosing a brain injury can take time. Not all infants have symptoms at first. Or, their symptoms…

During the miraculous journey called pregnancy, the placenta is the lifeline between a mother and her child. Placental abnormalities, though rare, can make the journey complicated. All of a sudden, mom and baby can find themselves heading down a perilous path! Below, we’ll explain what the placenta is, and give you an overview of…

Imagine sitting down to a delicious bowl of soup. You’re excited to dig in, but your hand shakes too much to bring the spoon to your mouth. Or you grab your shoelaces to tie them, but they slip away as if coated with butter. This is the reality for some individuals who live with…

When you hear the word “sugar”, you might think of unhealthy refined sugar in food. But blood sugar, or glucose, is by no means unhealthy. It’s crucial for brain development and organ function. Low blood sugar in newborns can be dangerous.  In this article, we’ll dive into: What is Neonatal Hypoglycemia? That’s the “proper”…

It’s amazing how a mother’s body makes room for a growing fetus. But leaving her body can be a challenge, especially in the case of a CPD birth (Cephalopelvic Disproportion birth). We’ll tell you all about this birth complication below.  What is Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD)? Cephalopelvic Disproportion is the medical term for a mismatch…

Is it possible for a health condition to affect just one side of the body? With hemiplegic or hemiparesis cerebral palsy, it is.  In this article, we’ll explore several types of cerebral palsy. We’ll also examine what makes hemiplegic cerebral palsy different from other kinds.  Understanding Different Types of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy (CP)…