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Sunday, May 8, 2011

When Pregnant and Stressed

Image by bottled_void via FlickrThere is an article that links the relation between pregnancy and stress, and the product is an offspring that misbehaves.

See what was discovered:

"---previous research had shown a link between stress during pregnancy and behavior problems in children..."

"Money and relationship problems, job loss, issues with other children, a difficult pregnancy and a death in the family were among the stressful events cited by the women."

To follow that article, click below:
Pregnant and Stressed May Mean Offspring Who Misbehave

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Induced labour best for women with hypertension

Pregnancy comparison. 26 weeks and 40 weeks.

Image via Wikipedia

While a baby is best delivered at the full term date, it may yet be best for the mother as well to have an induced labor at the 37^th week onwards.

Why? Find out here.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Question by Samantha

My son turned three in May. He is a fast learner, picking up words quickly and forming sentences. However, he has a problem. He always screams for attention when he is frustrated. He will carry on until his face turns red and the veins in his throat become visible. As he has been doing this since the age of two, his voice is now husky from the screaming. I have tried to stop him but to no avail. Is there anything else I can do?

Sometimes, a child shouts to get attention.
Reply from Dr Phuah Huan Kee, Neuro Paediatrician, Singapore Baby and Child - A Healthway Medical Specialist Practice

Sometimes, a child shouts to get attention or to vocalise his frustrations. But for this to occur so frequently that his voice becomes hoarse is unusual.

You may need to find out why he is doing that.

One reason could be that he's learnt he could get his way by "raising his voice". Family members, for example, may give in to his demands when he screams.

Sometimes, this sort of behaviour can be found in children who are impulsive and hyperactive. I would suggest that you consult your family doctor or paediatrician. They can decide whether a referral to an occupational therapist or a psychologist is needed.

The information provided above is for your general knowledge only. You should seek medical advice or treatment for your condition. Email questions to health@newstoday.com.sg.

From TODAY, Health – Tuesday, 28-Jul-2009

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Couch-potato lifestyle affects children's sleep

CHONGQING, CHINA - APRIL 29: Pupils play dur...

Image by Getty Images via Daylife

While watching our kids play, and with the boys more energetic, playful and 'rough' than the girls, a friend commented, that kids, although very chubby at their adolescent age, will already indicate in their early years, whether they will have weight problems or not in their older days.

He indicated that the more playful, or what we could better term as 'moving', a child is, the more their tendency to 'burn up their calories'. This will result to natural consumption of the excess fats and result to a trimmer and slimmer physique, even in their old days. It is a way of life, and it starts young.

Of course, there are other effects as well.

Does this study conclude it altogether? Read it here.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

ASK THE DOC

English: Breastfeeding an infant Português: Um recém-nascido em aleitamento (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Baby’s bowel movement

Question by Claudia Koh

I’ve been breastfeeding my two-month-old baby since birth and she has been passing stool frequently. However, she suddenly stopped doing so for three days. Is there a cause for concern?

Reply from Ms Cynthia Pang, senior lactation consultant, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

It is not uncommon for a breastfed baby at this age to skip passing stool for a couple of days. In most cases, as long as your baby is not ill or crying excessively, and her tummy is soft and she is feeding well, not passing stools for a few days is not a cause for concern. However, if your baby seems unwell, it is advisable to send her to a doctor for a check-up to ensure that there is no other physical problem.

The information provided above is for your general knowledge only. You should seek medical advice or treatment for your condition.

Email health@newstoday.com.sg if you have a medical query.

From TODAY, Health – Tuesday, 19-May-2009

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