NEWBORN BABY AND YOU
Parent information about newborn babies – interacting There are many cues your baby will give you to express how they are feeling, what they are thinking or what they may…
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PLAGIOCEPHALY -FLATTENED HEAD
Plagiocephaly – misshapen head Pronounced: Play-gee-o-kef-a-lee What is plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly is the most common craniofacial problem today. Deformational plagiocephaly, also known as positional plagiocephaly, means a mis-shapen or uneven (asymmetrical) head shape. Plagiocephaly does…
INGUINAL HERNIA
Inguinal hernia A hernia is a lump or protrusion of an organ (usually the small bowel or fatty material) through a weakness or opening in the muscle wall of the…
ICTHYOSIS
Ichthyosis Ichthyosis means ‘fish scale’ and is the name of a group of genetic skin diseases that cause dry, scaly, thickened skin. The condition is usually present at birth or in…
LABIAL FUSION
Labial fusion Labial fusion is common in young girls. It is the term used to describe the condition when the two sides of the labia stick or join together. The join…
IMPETIGO
Impetigo school sores Impetigo is an infection of the skin and is often called ‘school sores’. Impetigo is very easily spread, but with care spread can be reduced. What is…
Kawasaki Disease Kawasaki disease is an uncommon illness that mostly affects children under five years of age. It is caused by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, including those of…
PENIS- PHIMOSIS-FORESKIN CARE
Penis and foreskin care It is important to look after your son’s penis and foreskin to keep it healthy and prevent redness, pain and infection. The foreskin is the loose…
HYPOSPADIASIS
Hypospadias 1 – What is it Hypospadias is an abnormality of the penis. It affects about one in 150 boys and is usually detected at birth. There are different types of hypospadias: The opening of…
FORIGN BODY INGESTION
Swallowed (Ingested) foreign bodies Children commonly swallow things such as coins, small toys, or batteries When a child swallows an object, it will travel through the digestive tract The digestive…
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