The umbilical cord connects the fetus and the mother's circulation. After the baby is born, you need to take proper care of the cord until it shrivels and falls off. Until it falls off, you need to make sure that there is no chance of...
If there’s one thing parents and kids alike have learned during the recent COVID-19 pandemic, it is that you always have to be prepared for anything with this virus. As the Delta variant continues to run wild in the United States, and the new school...
Throughout your entire pregnancy, your baby receives nutrients from you through your umbilical cord. Once your baby is ready to make his or her debut and enter the world, it’s time to “cut the cord” literally so they can start feeding on their own. After...
As every parent knows, there is nothing as heartbreaking as having a sick child. It can be so difficult to see your child in pain—and every parent will want to do whatever they can to help their child feel better. While antibiotics are common treatments...
In a recent report from the CDC, the organization detailed that 120 people from 15 different states were reported to have measles from January 1st to December 2nd, 2017. Why is this number so shocking? Only a few short years ago, health experts thought they...
The contagious bacterial infection known as whooping cough or pertussis recently made headlines, when the Plano Independent School District released a warning about this disease. According to their statement, two students at Clark High School in the Texas town were confirmed as having this highly-contagious...