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When you have a baby, dirty diapers are a part of daily life. But changing diapers is more than just a chore. It's also a way to keep track of your baby's health. This sheet will help you know what's normal and what's not.

A hernia occurs when a section of bowel pushes out through a weakness in the muscle. The hernia looks like a bulge under the skin. In baby boys, a bulge in the scrotum is the most common type of hernia and is the result of a persistent canal between the scrotum and abdomen that normally closes when a fetus is developing. A hernia can move back into the abdomen through the passage. So you may not see the bulge all the time. You may see it most when your baby is straining (such as during crying, feeding, or a bowel movement).

Transient tachypnea (TTN) occurs when too much fluid is left in the lungs after birth. This makes it hard for the baby to take in air. Learn how the condition is diagnosed and treated.

IVH is a serious condition caused by bleeding (hemorrhage) in the ventricles in the days after birth

When cerebrospinal fluid backs up into the brain, it's called hydrocephalus. Learn about the procedures used to treat this condition in newborns.

Polycythemia occurs when a baby's blood has more red cells than normal. It's the opposite of anemia, which is caused by too few red cells.

Don't let fear of an asthma flare-up keep your child from being active. The key is keeping their asthma under control. Read on for helpful tips to make exercise safer.

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition that can cause aching and stiffness. It tends to affect the neck, shoulders, and hips. The aching and stiffness are usually worse in the morning.

Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the sixth cranial nerve, also called the sixth nerve.