A benign condition defined by inconsolable crying for over three hours a day, three days a week, lasting more than three weeks. It peaks at six weeks and resolves by three to six months of age.
What is colic?
Typical lesions consist of erythematous, 2- to 3-mm macules and papules that evolve into pustules. Each pustule is surrounded by a blotchy area of erythema, leading to what is classically described as a “flea-bitten” appearance.
What is erythema toxicum neonatorum?
This mineral should be introduced to term, breastfed infants at 6 months, and earlier for preterm or low birth weight infants following specific guidelines.
What is iron?
Up to 85% of new mothers experience this condition, with depressive symptoms starting 2-3 days after delivery, peaking in the following days, and resolving within 2 weeks of onset.
What are the "baby blues"?
“Twenty-three Grand Slams has been amazing, but I think having my daughter Olympia has probably been the best thing that’s happened to me.”
Who is Serena Williams?
The incidence of this leading cause of infant mortality has declined by 60% since the introduction of the "Back to Sleep" campaign in 1994.
What is SIDS?
Typically consists of closed comedones on the forehead, nose, and cheeks.
What is acne neonatorum?
The ages at which you can safely begin to give tylenol and ibuprofen to an infant, respectively.
What are 0 and 6 months?
This screening tool for postpartum depression consists of a 10-item questionnaire, scored from 0 to 3, with a score of 10 or higher indicating possible depression and 13 or higher suggesting probable major depression.
What is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)?
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Who is Amy Poehler?
It is recommended to stop swaddling once a baby reaches this developmental milestone.
What is rolling over?
Results from sweat retention caused by partial closure of eccrine structures.
What is miliaria?
This human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) kappa monoclonal antibody provides passive immunization against RSV and is approved for all infants born during or entering their first RSV season.
What is nirsevimab (Beyfortus)?
This approach to introducing complementary foods to infants emphasizes self-feeding and the consumption of whole, minimally-processed foods rather than puréed foods.
What is baby-led weaning?
Marvel: “My daughter’s only 6 months old and already drawing. I’d hang it on the fridge but honestly, it’s absolute garbage.”
Who is Ryan Reynolds?
A form of "cry it out" sleep training which involves putting a child to bed while they are awake and checking on them at gradually increasing intervals until they are able to fall asleep on their own.
What is the Ferber method?
Characterized by erythema and greasy scales. Also known as "cradle cap".
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
NIH database containing information on the use of medications, vaccines, diagnostic agents & drugs of abuse during breastfeeding, including safety recommendations and suggested alternatives.
What is LactMed?
The AAFP recommends that all infants, with rare exceptions, be breastfed or receive expressed human milk, for at least this long.
What is 6 months?
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Who is Kristen Bell?
The amount of sleep that infants aged 4-12 months should receive per 24 hour period (including naps).
What are 12-16 hours?
The pigmented macules within the vesicopustules are unique to this non-infectious condition.
What is transient neonatal pustular melanosis?
A fermentable sugar, found in many fruits, including the "P" fruits (pears, peaches, prunes, and plums), which has a laxative effect that can help treat infant constipation.
What is sorbitol?
This antidepressant, approved by the FDA in 2023 for postpartum depression, is taken once daily for 14 days and may relieve symptoms in as few as 3 days.
What is zuranolone (Zurzuvae)?
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Who is Channing Tatum?