Help is on the way
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Every year 150,000 American babies are born with birth defects that are an abnormality in the structure or function of the body, many of which are curable. Most of the birth defects detected while the baby is still in the womb are found with the ultrasound technology and other prenatal tests are listed along with the ways they are treated.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 2003
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All about newborn jaundice
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Neonatal jaundice is a symptom of an underlying liver disease manifested by the yellowish skin discoloration that can be corrected easily with phototherapy. Jaundice occurs when the infant's liver does not break down bilirubin, which is deposited in the skin and mucous membranes.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1998
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When the heat is on
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Fever in a baby is actually beneficial, as it shows that the body is fighting off an infection, inflammation or disease. Some tips on making a baby with fever comfortable and an age-by-age guide to treating fever in babies are presented.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1998
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