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Vomiting

Projectile vomiting is vomiting that shoots out with unusual force and may signal a condition needing prompt assessment.

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Are strong smells harmful in pregnancy

Are strong smells harmful in pregnancy

Why smells can feel overwhelming in pregnancy Some people notice smell sensitivity early in pregnancy, while others never experience a major change. The biology is still not fully settled. Reviews of the literature note that evidence is limited and inconsistent, and there is no scientific proof of a universal, pregnancy-wide hyperosmia in every patient. In […]

When to stay home vs go in

When to stay home vs go in

Start with two questions: am I contagious, and can I function safely? When you are trying to decide whether to stay home or go in, begin with a very practical screen. First, ask whether you might expose other people to an infection. Second, ask whether your symptoms, or the medication you are taking, could interfere […]

What if baby does not burp

What if baby does not burp

A missing burp is often not a problem Burping is a way of expelling air swallowed during feeding. It is not a required physiological event after every feed. Infants vary in how much air they swallow because of differences in latch, milk flow, feeding coordination, bottle design, and individual anatomy. A baby who has not […]

Baby reflux symptoms explained

Baby reflux symptoms explained

What baby reflux means Baby reflux, also called infant gastroesophageal reflux or GER, occurs when milk or stomach contents flow backward from the stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries swallowed milk from the mouth to the stomach. At the stomach entrance is the lower esophageal sphincter, a ring of […]