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How serious is it if your baby is deprived of oxygen during birth?

While most births in the UK are relatively straightforward with few complications, one issue that can potentially have serious health implications for your baby is if they are deprived of oxygen during the birth. Figures suggest that around 1,200 babies a year are deprived of oxygen during their birth. This is known as birth asphyxia …

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6 Signs that your Child Might be Suffering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Trauma can be particularly devastating for a child. In many cases, changes in the personality can be so subtle that parents may not be able to identify right away that something is wrong. Post-traumatic stress disorder is more widespread than people would like to believe and without a proper understanding of the symptoms, things could …

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Do I Need to Go to the Dentist When My Teeth Don’t Hurt?

Going to the doctor every year for a check-up, a visit when nothing is actually wrong, is very common and most people do this as a smart preventative measure. For some reason, the same attitude never seems to involve regular visits to the dentist, even though the situation is virtually the same.   The great …

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Common Childhood Illnesses Every Parent Should Know

Being sick is a part of growing up, and caring for your sick child is a part of parenting. Most childhood diseases are contagious and spread easily among family members, day-care centers and at schools. Many of these are preventable through immunization, knowing the signs and symptoms of common childhood ailments can be helpful in …

Test to see if your child is hyperactive

Each day the number of children diagnosed with ADHD and is currently one of the most common psychiatric problems in children. It is estimated that 6% of children suffer Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There are a number of behaviors that expose the hyperactive child although symptoms can be classified as attention deficit disorder have …