Daily Archives: July 21, 2010
Obesity in Pregancy and Birth Defects
Obesity in Pregnancy May Up Risk of Some Birth Defects To the long list of risks associated with obesity, add a wider than expected range of birth defects that are more likely to occur in babies born to obese women. … Continue reading
Diabetes in Children, What is it?
Was your child just diagnosed with diabetes? Looking for a refresher on the basics? Find out what you need to know about diabetes. —————————————————————— Need to send a welcome new baby gift basket? Visit Shop The Gift Basket Store for … Continue reading
What is a Blood Chemistry Test
Doctors order basic blood chemistry tests to assess a wide range of conditions and the function of organs. Often, blood tests check electrolytes, the minerals that help keep the body’s fluid levels in balance, and are necessary to help the … Continue reading
What is a Prenatal Test
Every parent-to-be hopes for a healthy baby, but it can be hard not to worry: What if the baby has a serious or untreatable health problem? What would I do? Is there anything I can do to prevent problems? http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/prenatal_tests.html … Continue reading
What is a CBC Test – Complete Blood Count for Children
The complete blood count (CBC) is a common blood test that evaluates the three major types of cells in the blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. ——————————————————————- Need to send a welcome new baby gift basket? Visit … Continue reading
Medical Tests for Children
Taking a medical history and performing a physical examination usually provide the information a doctor needs to evaluate a child’s health or to understand what’s causing an illness. But sometimes, doctors need to order tests to find out more. ———————————————————- … Continue reading