Choline May Protect Baby Brains from Bilirubin Damage
When newborns have too much bilirubin (a yellow substance in the blood), it can damage their developing brains, especially a part called the cerebellum that …
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Why Your Baby's Vitamin D Test Results Might Change
Doctors use blood tests to check if babies have enough vitamin D, which is important for bone health. A Japanese hospital switched to a new testing method in …
Read MoreVitamin K Shots for Newborns Still Work Great, Study Shows
Researchers in Switzerland checked whether giving newborns vitamin K by mouth (instead of a shot) actually prevents a rare but serious bleeding problem. They …
Read MoreWhy Mom's Vitamin D Matters for Baby's Health
Doctors are warning that when pregnant women don't get enough vitamin D, their newborns can develop a serious condition called low blood calcium. This case …
Read MoreExtra Food for Pregnant Women Helps Babies Born Healthier in India
Researchers in India studied whether giving pregnant women extra nutritious food helps their babies be born at a healthier weight. They looked at information …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Birth Size
Researchers studied 152 mothers and newborns in Croatia to understand how what mothers eat and their weight during pregnancy affects important minerals in …
Read MoreNew Way to Keep Breast Milk Safe from Harmful Bacteria
Researchers tested a new method to remove dangerous bacteria from stored breast milk used in hospitals. They combined a natural antibacterial liquid with …
Read MoreVitamins A and E May Help Protect Premature Babies from Serious Illness
Premature babies often don't have enough vitamins A and E in their bodies, which can weaken their immune system and increase the risk of a serious intestinal …
Read MoreFast-Track Surgery Saves Babies with Serious Bowel Disease
Researchers in the UK studied a new way to help newborns with a serious bowel condition called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). By creating a fast-track system …
Read MoreMom's Weight Before Pregnancy May Affect Baby's Vitamin K Levels
Researchers discovered that mothers who are overweight before getting pregnant may be more likely to have babies born with low vitamin K levels. Vitamin K is …
Read MoreWhy Some Babies Are Born With Low Vitamin D Levels
Researchers studied how many newborn babies have low vitamin D levels and what factors during pregnancy might cause this problem. Vitamin D is important for …
Read MoreRare Genetic Disorder Causes Seizures and Muscle Problems in Newborn
Doctors discovered a newborn baby with a rare genetic condition called Pyridoxine-Dependent Epilepsy (PDE) that caused seizures, muscle breakdown, and …
Read MoreWhen a Baby's Thyroid Goes Into Overdrive: A Rare Case
Doctors discovered something unusual in a 3-week-old baby boy: he had too much calcium in his blood, which turned out to be caused by an overactive thyroid …
Read MoreWhy Breastfed Babies Need Extra Vitamin K Protection
Vitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot properly and prevents dangerous bleeding. While newborns typically receive vitamin K at birth, new research shows …
Read MoreRare Gene Mutation Found in Newborn With Dangerously High Fat Levels
Doctors discovered a brand-new genetic mutation in a newborn baby that caused extremely high levels of fat in the blood—a condition so rare that this specific …
Read MoreHealthy Bacteria Supplements Safe for Newborns in Papua New Guinea Study
Researchers in Papua New Guinea tested whether giving healthy bacteria supplements (probiotics) to newborn babies is safe and practical. They gave 244 healthy …
Read MoreWeekly Vitamin D Drops Help Babies Avoid Vitamin D Problems
Japanese researchers studied 555 one-month-old babies to see if giving vitamin D once a week works as well as daily doses. They found that babies who got …
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