Why is my Baby Turning Yellow?
Jaundice is the term that we use in medicine to describe the yellowing appearance of a newborn baby’s skin within the first few days of an infant’s life. Although not all babies get jaundice, about 60% of full-term infants develop some degree of jaundice. There are two categories of jaundice. The first is what we […]
What to watch for and when to be concerned
Most new parents worry about their newborns. That’s natural when you don’t have a good feel for what’s normal and what might indicate a problem. Here’s a short list of signs and symptoms to look out for. This list is by no means all-inclusive, but it covers the most common symptoms that concern us as […]
What’s Common in Newborns
It’s important for you to know that there is a range of normal characteristics in newborn babies. Some babies come into the world looking picture-perfect, whereas others resemble little aliens at birth. If your baby doesn’t look quite how you envisioned right at birth, don’t worry. Soon after, she will be as beautiful as you […]
