The pediatrician has detected a slight curve in your child's spine. They have recommended you to a scoliosis specialist to discuss the various ways to treat this condition. The time for treatment is early in your child's development, when their bones are rapidly growing. This gives the spine a chance to straighten out as it grows. Here are the current options for treating a curved spine so it won't become more deformed and cause your child health problems later in life.
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If you've recently found out you're pregnant with your first child, you may already be scrambling to have yourself placed on daycare waiting lists and starting your baby registry. However, one of the key steps to a successful pregnancy is choosing an OB/GYN who is responsive to your needs and worries and available at your convenience. Should you seek out an OB/GYN at your local hospital, investigate group practices, or select one who has a solo practice?
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When it comes to health care, you should want nothing but the best. This means that you need to make the right decisions to be sure that your health insurance and care is well organized and you know when to go to a doctor and who you can contact when you need one. Having a primary care physician set up is your best way to ensure that this is the case.
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It can be frightening to see your infant experiencing problems with his or her eyes after you've brought him or her home from the hospital. Because your infant can't tell you what's wrong, it makes the situation that much more difficult. So, you need to be on top of your game and know what may be causing your infant's irritated eyes.
1. Injury to the Eye
Newborns have tiny little fingers that they use to rub their eyes when they're tired and playing.
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While hearing loss is commonly associated with older adults, the reality is that many children struggle with an ability to hear, too. Nearly 15 percent of children between the ages of six and 19 have some degree of hearing loss in at least one ear -- but being fitted with a hearing aid can immensely help the child. The hearing loss can be minor enough that your child doesn't detect it – or perhaps your child just doesn't want to feel different than his or her peers.
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