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Down syndrome is a genetic problem that includes certain birth defects, learning problems, and facial features. Read on to learn more details.

You will have to remove milk from your breasts on a regular basis if you are to provide enough of your milk for your high-risk baby.

Learn about group B streptococcus (GBS) infection in babies, including cause, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). High blood sugar can cause problems all over the body.

A tonsillectomy may be recommended if your child has throat infections that keep coming back. Adenoidectomy is recommended if your child has a lot of trouble breathing through the nose. Often the tonsils and adenoids are removed at the same time.

Watching for eye problems in your child can help them get early treatment. Here is a list of possible problems to look for.

Exercise is an important part of keeping children healthy. Encouraging healthy lifestyles in children and teens is important for when they grow older.

Healthy eating is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age.

Choosing how to feed your baby is an important decision that has life-long effects for your baby and for you.