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Shaken baby syndrome

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Shaken baby syndrome is a brain injury in infants resulting from excessive shaking of a baby's head. It usually strikes children under one year. Parents should not shake their babies when they get angry at them. They should put the baby in a safe place until they regain composure.

Author: Boiter, Cynthia
Publisher: Reed Business Information, Inc. (US)
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1993
Psychological aspects, Injuries, Diagnosis, Infants, Brain, Parents, Brain injuries, Shaken baby syndrome

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Varicose veins

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About half of all pregnant women get varicose veins, and in some cases they can turn into serious problems later on. Three treatments for varicose veins are discussed: sclerotherapy, or injections, laser therapy and surgery.

Author: Boiter, Cynthia
Publisher: Reed Business Information, Inc. (US)
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1995
Care and treatment, Pregnant women, Varicose veins

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A secret ingredient in breast milk

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Breast milk contains lactoferrin, a compound that benefits infants and cannot be duplicated by researchers for formulas. Lactoferrin helps prevent diarrhea and helps infants grow.

Author: Boiter, Cynthia, Allred, Amy Williams
Publisher: Reed Business Information, Inc. (US)
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1993
Breast feeding, Lactoferrins

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