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12/30/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

Doctors say delay in clamping umbilical cord could benefit health of babies

To have the partner cut the umbilical cord after birth is a common tradition for parents in our culture. To some, it plays a symbolic role in the birth process. Separating the baby from the placenta and welcoming him or her into the world is a ritual that is often completed in a matter of […]

12/29/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

Parents, clean out those drawers: Lithium batteries could cause terrible death from internal bleeding

Lithium or button batteries are the tiny batteries found in many toys, musical greeting cards, household appliances, and remote controls. Many parents, however, remain unaware of the safety hazards button batteries pose to their little one. While they may look harmless to you, if they are ingested they may choke the child or cause a […]

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