Breastfeeding: Jipmer starts Bonding Angel programme

2018-09-28

Stressing that breastfeeding within one hour of delivery is an evidence-based high-impact intervention for improving neonatal survival, the Department of Neonatology, Jipmer here has started the “Bonding Angel” programme.

Epigenetic Programming by Maternal Behavior in the Human Infant

2018-10-01

Maternal care in humans may impact the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal stress response through behavioral programming and manifest as offspring epigenetic change. In part, some of the positive effects observed in children who are breastfed.

Pediatricians calling for ban on baby walkers

2018-10-03

The American Academy of Pediatrics is pushing for an all-out ban on baby walkers after studies show they are responsible for hundreds of thousands of injuries.

GRMC to suspend maternity, neonatal and pediatrics services

2018-10-04

The Guam Regional Medical City has announced its intention to suspend its services for moms giving birth, newborns needing intensive care, and children needing pediatrics and pediatric intensive care.

Activity Performance Curves of Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

2018-10-05

Limits of motor performance decreased with each lower functional level. Age 90 for motor performance was reached at 6 to 8 years of age in children with GMFCS levels I to III, and at younger ages in those with lower functional levels.

It tells you how to help crying infants

2018-11-01

Endocrine Society raises concerns about FDA’s “safe” classification of bisphenol A in food containers