"Will my baby be okay?"

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Possible birth defects are presented with their diagnosis and treatments. These include congenital heart defects, pyloric stenosis, congenital hip dislocation, sickle-cell anemia, cleft lip and/or cleft palate, and clubfoot.

Author: McCarthy, Laura Flynn
Health aspects, Analysis, Birth defects, Infants

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Breathing easy

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Sources of air pollution in the home which may be harmful to babies and children are described. Ways of eliminating smoke, carbon monoxide, mold spores, radon, and of reducing the incidence of dust mites, are listed.

Author: McCarthy, Laura Flynn
Prevention, Study and teaching, Carbon monoxide poisoning, Indoor air quality, Passive smoking, Radon, Dust, House-dust mite, Mold control, Dust removal, Dust mites

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A baby's first 48 hours

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A profile of the medical procedures attending a childbirth is presented, highlighting the necessary medical attention given to infants upon birth to ensure their health.

Author: McCarthy, Laura Flynn
Care and treatment, Infants (Newborn), Newborn infants, Hospitalization, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth)

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