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Why Newborns Sneeze and Why It's Normal
Newborns sneeze a great deal -- sometimes many times in succession -- and for parents accustomed to adult sneezing as a sign of illness, this can trig...
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A Paediatrician's Guide to the First Month with a Newborn
The first month at home with a newborn is one of the most disorienting experiences of early parenthood. The information and advice available is vast a...
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The Apgar Score: What It Measures and What It Means
If you were paying attention in the moments after birth, you may have noticed midwives counting and recording something quietly but efficiently. That...
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The Newborn Check: What Happens and What They're Looking For
The newborn examination is thorough enough to look intimidating -- a clinician methodically working through a baby's whole body, checking things that...
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