Pediatrics
Dosing errors common with kids' liquid meds
(HealthDay)—Parents may give their child too much or too little medicine when dispensing liquid medication, especially if they use a dosing cup, a new study reports.
Sep 12, 2016
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Pediatrics
UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world – here's how to change this
It's been four years since shared parental leave was introduced in the UK. The policy that would see more dads taking an active role in parenting—with new parents sharing time off following the birth of a baby or an adoption.
Nov 6, 2019
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Vaccination
Children at risk from falling UK vaccination rates, warn doctors
Children risk becoming 'unseen victims of the COVID-19 pandemic," with evidence suggesting they may be missing routine vaccinations, warn researchers.
Jun 29, 2020
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Medical economics
US maternal health spending varies by state, driven by cost of childbirth
The average cost of childbirth varies widely from state to state, according to new national analysis from the Health Care Cost Institute, which also found that spending on postpartum care extended across the full year after ...
May 13, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Physical punishment happening less in New Zealand, but still common, shows study
There is a clear downward trend in the number of parents using physical violence as a punishment in New Zealand, but its use is still relatively common, a new University of Otago study reveals.
Apr 30, 2021
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Pediatrics
Webcams in NICU help new parents bond virtually, reduce stress
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, can be an emotional rollercoaster for new parents.
Aug 30, 2023
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Health
What to expect when you're expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?
Welcoming a new baby is often a joyous experience for couples. While many couples take time to prepare for the arrival of their bundle of joy, fewer take time to prepare for challenges that can emerge in their sexual and ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Health
Exposure to harmful housing conditions common among hospitalised children
A high proportion of children admitted to Wellington Hospital in winter are exposed to harmful housing conditions, according to a new University of Otago Wellington study.
Dec 13, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Their first baby came with medical debt: These parents won't have another
Heather Crivilare was a month from her due date when she was rushed to an operating room for an emergency cesarean section.
May 16, 2024
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Pediatrics
Web-based tailored messages do not increase infant vaccination rates
(HealthDay)—Delivering web-based vaccine messages tailored to parents' vaccine beliefs and values does not improve uptake of infant vaccinations, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in Pediatrics.
Oct 13, 2020
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