Tag: Baby screening

Physical Exam of a Baby
Parents may not know how a newborn will physically look after birth, and it may worry them.

Baby Dermatology: Five Common Skin Problems
As a parent, we always have questions about our baby. When we see something new on their skin, we like to know what is happening

What purpose do a baby’s fontanelles on their head have?
Updated article on October 16th, 2019. I saw a soft hole on my baby’s head. I know it’s normal, but I wanted to see if

My baby’s arm is soft and flabby.
I gave birth to my baby 2 weeks ago, and have noted that his left arm is flabbier than his right. I often try to

I’m 28 weeks pregnant – what’s my baby doing?
Hello Marie, I am 28 weeks pregnant, and I think about my baby a lot. I try to imagine it in my uterus. I feel

My baby has white bumps on his nose.
I gave birth to my first child a month ago, and he seems to have a lot of white bumps on his nose. What can

Reproductive options available in case of genetic risk
Contrary to what one might think, the presence of a genetic risk for one’s child is not always inevitable and reproductive planning options are offered

My daughter is scratching her head. Can I apply something to her scalp?
Marie, ma fille de 5 mois se gratte la tête depuis presque 10 jours. Elle tire et perd beaucoup de cheveux, elle a des croûtes

Milk Intolerance and Allergies
Marie answers your questions about milk intolerances and allergies. How can you recognise an intolerance, and what should you do?

Umbilical Cord Prolapse
Marie, my friend Manon told me that when she broke her water with her first baby, she saw a portion of her baby's umbilical cord

Why does my baby have torticollis?
During one of your routine check-ups, your professional tells you that your 2-month-old baby has a torticollis! Between 3.9 and 16% of newborns will have

Baby Skin Conditions
Many types of newborn skin conditions and birthmarks exist, including heat rash, erythema toxicum, newborn acne, hemangioma, nevus simplex, Mongolian spot and many more! When