Micronutrient Deficiencies in Children - Causes and Consequences
- Published in Diet and Nutrition Introduction Micronutrient deficiencies can have profound and lasting effects on children's physical and cognitive development ... These deficiencies can compromise children's ability to reach their full potential, ranging from impaired immune function to stunted growth ... Poor Dietary Diversity: Dietary diversity is crucial for ensuring children receive various nutrients essential for growth and development … View thread
Breastfeeding Mealtime Milestones
- Published in Women's Health These developmental milestones are crucial for the child's physical growth as well as for strengthening the bond between the infant and mother ... Introduction: Mealtime milestones associated with breastfeeding denote significant phases in a baby's development from birth to toddlerhood when they go from being exclusively breastfed to starting to eat solid foods … View thread
Management of Cloacal Exstrophy
- Published in Gastro Health Healthcare teams can closely observe the child's progress and adjust the management plan as needed, whether through additional surgeries to address specific issues or interventions to support physical and developmental growth ... This condition occurs during fetal development when the lower abdominal wall and pelvic structures fail to close properly, leading to abnormalities affecting the gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems … View thread
- Published in Newborn and Baby Introduction: Twin children happen when two babies' birth occurs simultaneously to the same parents ... Parenting life when raising twins is entirely different from that of a single child ... After recovering from the delivery of the child, the mother has to take care of whether feeding the child is proper or not, growth, and sleeping pattern ... Parents should keep checking their child's growth, development, and behavior … View thread
Impact of Anemia on Children’s Growth and Development
- Published in Parenting & Children's Health Introduction Children under four frequently suffer from anemia, a disorder in which the body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells ... It is critical to comprehend how iron deficiency affects child development, particularly in areas where it is common and in individual newborns and toddlers worldwide … View thread
Baby Startle Reflex - A Milestone for Child's Growth and Development
- Published in Newborn and Baby Introduction: Neonatal reflex is involuntary body movements that develop after the child's birth ... however, in a few children, it remains to show ... Conclusion: The neonatal reflex is considered a developing milestone in child growth and development ... Neonatal reflex signifies proper growth and development of the child's nervous system ... This reflex is the reaction of muscles and a sign of the proper neurological development of the child … View thread
Hormones Affecting Child Development
- Published in Endocrine Diseases How Do Hormones Affect Children ... Several hormones are essential for overall development, growth, and metabolism in children ... Growth of reproductive organs during puberty and normal functioning of the reproductive organs during adulthood ... Overall growth and development of the body using thyroid hormones … View thread
How to cure recurring constipation in a 1-year-old child?
- Answered in Pediatrics Hello doctor, I have a 1-year-old child who is suffering from constipation ... Is your child's growth and development normal … View thread
Does less eye contact by a baby indicates brain damage?
- Answered in Pediatrics As MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and EEG (electroencephalogram) are normal, it is important to get regular consultations with your treating doctor for a detailed evaluation of your child's growth and development and have further management accordingly … View thread
Breast Milk Substitutes - Types, Indications, Selection, and Storage
- Published in Newborn and Baby Introduction: Breastfeeding is vital for a child’s growth and development ... Breast milk contains antibodies and other components that protect children when their immune system is underdeveloped … View thread