Newborn

A 15-minute scan could help detect brain damage in new born: Study

Posted By Editorial Team, November 15, 2018 at 01:18pm

MRI scan is done shortly after birth if any child suspected of having some kind of damage. This procedure allows doctors to look into the black and white of the affected brain.
6 things that every parent of newborns should keep in mind

Posted By Debjani Arora, September 03, 2018 at 05:13pm

Mothers, know that big baby doesn't always mean a healthy baby. Even if your baby is petite but playful things are fine with your baby.
Genomics can be a good tool for newborn diagnosis but may rise up cost, lead to complications

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, August 16, 2018 at 01:25pm

A new study has shown that genomics can serve as an effective diagnosis tool for newborns but a universal genome-wide sequencing may increase the treatment cost and generate complications that can be otherwise avoided.
Newborns with congenital heart disease will be screened to start treatment early

Posted By Editorial Team, August 02, 2018 at 03:56pm

The researchers have developed a novel computational approach to visualise and evaluate three-dimensional cardiac cells.
Study finds father's genes can impact motherly love

Posted By Editorial Team, August 02, 2018 at 03:08pm

The placenta transports nutrients to the growing foetus and gives off hormonal signals in the mother's bloodstream.
Breastfeeding: Colostrum or pre-milk is vital for your newborn

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 01, 2018 at 03:18pm

There is a reason why your body produces pre-milk or colostrum. Your baby needs it. So mommies, you are not supposed to discard it.
World Breastfeeding Week 2018: UNICEF warns delay in breastfeeding could result in death of 78 million infants every year

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 01, 2018 at 10:25am

WHO and UNICEF have said that breastfeeding should commence within one hour of the child s birth.
Know how long you should breastfeed your baby and why

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, July 31, 2018 at 01:55pm

Know all about how the duration of lactation impacts your newborn's health ahead of the World Breastfeeding Week (1st August to 7th August).
12 ways to take care of your newborn right after the birth

Posted By Debjani Arora, July 03, 2018 at 03:49pm

Bookmark this page, new mums!
Age, education of new parents can intensify depression risk, claims study

Posted By ANI, May 06, 2018 at 02:48pm

Less educated, young parents are more prone to newborn baby blues, according to a study.
World Water Day 2018: 9 things you should know before giving water to your baby

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 22, 2018 at 10:10am

New mums, here are all your queries on your baby's water intake answered.
Apgar Scoring – Everything you need to know about it

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 11, 2018 at 04:48pm

Mothers, here is why you need to know about this important infantile scoring system.
Brett Lee emphasises on mandatory "new-born screen test " for hearing loss in India

Posted By Agencies, March 04, 2018 at 01:06pm

Early identification can be achieved through new-born hearing screening.
Breastfeeding secrets every new mother must know

Posted By Editorial Team, January 24, 2018 at 11:17am

Note these tips to make breastfeeding easy.
Signs that your newborn might be dehydrated

Posted By Tania Tarafdar, January 08, 2018 at 02:19pm

Is your newborn dehydrated? Find out now!
High dose of Topiramate during pregnancy can up the risk of cleft lip or cleft palate in babies

Posted By Agencies, December 28, 2017 at 10:32am

The risk was higher when the mother took high doses of the drug than when she took lower doses.
Delhi Medical Association tells Arvind Kejriwal to restore Max Hospital licence, warns of strike

Posted By Agencies, December 10, 2017 at 11:55am

Delhi Medical Association (DMA) urged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to revoke the order or else threatened to go on strike.
Max Hospital employees protest against Arvind Kejriwal by burning his effigy

Posted By Agencies, December 10, 2017 at 11:53am

Employees of Max Hospital whose licence was cancelled by the Delhi government, burned effigies of Arvind Kejriwal and Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
Here's how breast milk helps combat food allergies in newborns

Posted By Agencies, November 21, 2017 at 06:17pm

Breastmilk of nursing mothers who eat foods that commonly cause allergy, such as milk, eggs, peanut, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish during pregnancy.
Counselling for mothers on nutrition and care has a positive Impact on pre-term babies’ health

Posted By Editorial Team, November 20, 2017 at 08:08pm

A new mother benefits from counselling on specialised nutrition for the baby and adequate guidance on physical and cognitive growth milestones.