Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 12, 2024 · Some parents have a greater risk of having a baby with Down syndrome. Risk factors include: Older age. Chances of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome goes up with age because older eggs have a greater risk of unusual chromosome division. The risk of having a child with Down syndrome increases after a pregnant person is 35 years of age.
Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 24, 2023 · Causes. Many viruses can cause a common cold. Rhinoviruses are the most common cause. A cold virus enters the body through the mouth, eyes or nose.
Hemangioma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 23, 2023 · Treatment generally isn't needed for a baby's hemangioma, as the mark fades over time. Typically, there is little trace of it by age 10. You may want to think about treatment for the child if a hemangioma leads to problems with vision, breathing or other bodily functions.
Infant acid reflux - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Dec 10, 2024 · Feed your baby a little bit less than usual if you're bottle-feeding, or cut back a little on nursing time. Take time to burp your baby. Frequent burps during and after feeding can keep air from building up in your baby's stomach. Put baby to sleep on the back. Most babies should be placed on their backs to sleep, even if they have reflux.
Hip dysplasia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Mar 5, 2024 · During well-baby visits, healthcare professionals typically check for hip dysplasia by moving an infant's legs into a variety of positions that help indicate whether the hip joint fits together well. If hip dysplasia is suspected, a hip ultrasound might be ordered to check the hip joint for signs of dysplasia.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) - Mayo Clinic
Mar 1, 2023 · Congenital diaphragmatic hernia ranges in severity. It may be mild and have few or no effects on the baby, or it can be more serious and affect the ability to bring oxygen to the rest of the body. Babies born with CDH may have: Severe trouble breathing due to small lungs that don't work well (pulmonary hypoplasia).
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
May 27, 2023 · Neurological side effects. The FDA warns on statin labels that some people have developed memory loss or confusion while taking statins. These side effects reverse once you stop taking the medicines. There is limited evidence to prove a cause-effect relationship and several studies have found that statins have no effect on memory.
Fetal macrosomia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 3, 2022 · If you've previously given birth to a large baby, you're at increased risk of having another large baby. Also, if you weighed more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces at birth, you're more likely to have a large baby. Maternal obesity. Fetal macrosomia is more likely if you're obese. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy.
Clubfoot - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 19, 2024 · Smoking during pregnancy can raise the baby's risk of clubfoot. Not enough amniotic fluid during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds the baby in the womb. Not having enough amniotic fluid may raise the risk of clubfoot. Complications. Clubfoot usually doesn't cause any problems until a child starts to stand and walk.
Fetal alcohol syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 13, 2024 · Alcohol causes a higher blood alcohol level in your developing baby than in your body. That's because a baby breaks down and gets rid of alcohol slower than an adult does. Alcohol is toxic to the baby's cells. Exposure to alcohol before birth can harm how the body develops and cause permanent brain damage in the developing baby.