News tagged with infant health


New recommendations in bedsharing debate

Researchers from Murdoch University's School of Health Professions are urging health organisations to reconsider their attitudes to mothers and babies bedsharing.

Health created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (34) | comments 0

Vitamin C may head off lung problems in babies born to pregnant smokers

Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking vitamin C during pregnancy ...

Pediatrics created May 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Optimal vitamin D dosage for infants uncertain

In a comparison of the effect of different dosages of vitamin D supplementation in breastfed infants, no dosage raised and maintained plasma concentrations within a range recommended by some pediatric societies. However, ...

Health created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast