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Liquid vitamin supplements are prescribed for many babies when they leave the hospital. Your baby may need vitamins if they were born early, or has certain health conditions. A breastfed baby may need extra vitamins if the mother eats a vegan diet. Vitamin supplements will help your baby grow and develop normally. They are not meant to replace regular feedings.

RDS is a breathing problem common in premature infants. Many babies born at under 34 to 36 weeks gestational age have some RDS. Your baby may be cared for in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) or in another part of the hospital.

A peak flow meter can help you monitor your child's asthma. Learn about using a peak flow meter.

Very low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 3 pounds, 4 ounces. It is very rare that babies are born this tiny. Only about 1 in 100 babies born in the U.S. are very low birth weight.

Hypocalcemia is when a person doesn't have enough calcium in the blood. In babies, it’s called neonatal hypocalcemia. Your baby can get it at different times and from different causes.

Families, spouses, or friends are often the first to suspect that their loved one is challenged by feelings, behaviors, or environmental conditions that cause them to act disruptive, rebellious, or sad.

There are two main types of breast pain. The most common type is linked to the menstrual cycle and is almost always hormonal.

Peritonitis is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the tissue that lines your belly or abdomen. This tissue is called the peritoneum.

A psychiatric evaluation will look at symptoms and when they happen, as well as what impact they have on family and work relationships.