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Umbilical hernia
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(Category)
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Krabbe disease
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(Krabbe disease)
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... needed to better assess the possible benefits of this treatment.
Cord blood transfusion A transfusion of blood stem cells, obtained from the umbilical cord of unrelated donors, has reduced neurological ...
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Down syndrome
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(Down syndrome)
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... performed between the ninth and 14th week of pregnancy, this test carries a 1 in 100 risk of miscarriage.
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS). Blood is taken from a vein in the umbilical ...
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Tetanus
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(Tetanus)
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... foot ulcers in people with diabetes
Infected umbilical stumps in newborns born of inadequately immunized mothers
Once tetanus toxin has bonded to your nerve endings it is impossible to remove. ...
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Umbilical hernia
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(Umbilical hernia)
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An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through an opening in the abdominal muscles. Umbilical hernia is a common and typically harmless condition. Umbilical hernias are most ...
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What is Minimally Invasive Surgery?
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(Shanghai Health)
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... the stones there.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy the most common emergent procedure, reduced the risk of wound infection postoperatively.
Laparoscopic Herniorrhaphy (inguinal, umbilical and incisional), ...
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Freshman Year
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(Young Adult)
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... with parents several times a day. Everything in moderation. Don’t hang up on them, but don’t allow cell phones to become satellite controlled umbilical cords either. Let them know you’re thrilled to hear ...
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Waking Up Is (Sometimes) Hard to Do
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(Sleep)
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... accommodate your baby’s umbilical cord as needed.
The approaches we have described to you are obviously based on the assumption that your newborn is healthy. While it is true that newborns are known ...
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Watching for Complications
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(Preemie)
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... requires other surgery. If the hernia becomes incarcerated (trapped in the scrotum), the scrotum will become blue and painful, and immediate surgery is necessary.
Umbilical Hernia
Another area where ...
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The Art of Diapering
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(Diapers & Clothing)
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... yourself rounding up and bypassing the newborn diapers altogether.
Diapering Around the Umbilical Cord
Until a newborn’s umbilical cord stump fully dries and falls off, it is recommended that you leave ...
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Hunter syndrome
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(Hunter syndrome)
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... height.
Hernias (inguinal and umbilical) are common in Hunter syndrome. They happen because of problems with connective tissue. A hernia occurs when soft tissue, usually part of the intestine, pokes ...
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Umbilical Cord Care
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(Bathing & Skin Care)
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You’ll need to keep the stump of the umbilical cord clean and dry as it shrivels and eventually falls off. To keep the cord dry, sponge bathe your baby rather than submersing him in a tub of water. Also ...
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How to Bathe Your Newborn
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(Bathing & Skin Care)
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Bathing newborns sometimes makes parents nervous. Until the umbilical cord falls off, you should only give your newborn sponge baths. Be sure to use gentle soaps. Since newborns do not get very dirty, ...
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Bathing Your Newborn
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(Bathing & Skin Care)
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... dry skin or worsening the skin condition called eczema.
During her first week or two, until the stump of the umbilical cord falls off, your newborn should have only sponge baths. In a warm room, lay ...
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First Month: Physical Appearance and Growth
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(3 Months)
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... of clothing than you would wear in the same weather conditions. Don’t automatically bundle her up just because she’s a baby.
Between ten days and three weeks after birth, the stump from the umbilical ...
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Delivery Room Procedures Following a Normal Vaginal Birth
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(Delivery and Beyond)
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As your baby lies with you following a routine delivery, her umbilical cord still will be attached to the placenta. The cord may continue to pulsate for several minutes, supplying the baby with oxygen ...
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Apgar Scores
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(Delivery and Beyond)
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... into her windpipe, and fluids and medications may be administered through one of the blood vessels in her umbilical cord to strengthen her heartbeat. If her Apgar scores are still low after these treatments, ...
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Should We Store Our Newborn's Cord Blood?
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(Decisions to Make)
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Umbilical cord blood has been used successfully to treat a number of genetic, blood, and cancer conditions in children such as leukemia and immune disorders. Some parents are choosing to store their baby’s ...
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Wilms' tumor
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(Wilms' tumor )
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... of this syndrome include abdominal organs that protrude into the base of the umbilical cord, a large tongue (macroglossia) and enlarged internal organs.
Start by making an appointment with a family ...
