In fact, as many as 1,400 cases of the devastating form of child abuse known as shaken baby syndrome occur in the United States each year. When an infant is shaken back and forth, his head snaps back ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome in Farmington celebrated 25 years of service on April 15. Executive Director Danielle Vazquez told Utah’s Noon News that the center ...

TORCH syndrome may sound like one medical condition ... The germs (pathogens) can potentially cause serious problems for your unborn baby or newborn. TORCH germs can infect you, your growing ...

He wondered if it could be a case of — he said a strange word, then another, then the word “syndrome.” The kidneys and torso were measuring large, he explained. The baby was growing very fast.

This may lead to the physical shaking of the infant in an attempt to calm the baby. Episodes of shaking are directly proportional to the degree of frustration felt by the parent or caretaker ...

This can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). If you’re worried about the cough and your baby’s breathing, consider sleeping in the same room with your child so you can ...

Newborns bring endless joy and endless questions for new parents. One common challenge? Burping your baby to relieve trapped gas and prevent fussiness. While some babies burp quickly, others take ...

The best baby carriers are comfortable and ergonomic for both adult and baby, keep your baby’s legs in an “M” position to help prevent hip dysplasia along with adjustable features that are ...

The use of antiretroviral therapy in mothers and the newborn, however, has resulted in a decrease in incidence in the United States. While cytomegalovirus remains the most common cause of ...

A newborn baby was found unresponsive early Tuesday in a Back of the Yards apartment and later died at the hospital. Chicago police have launched a death investigation; no additional details ...