Newborn

The Szafranski quadruplets (three boys and one girl) were conceived naturally and were born prematurely at 29 weeks gestation earlier this year. After spending several weeks in the ICU, they were finally able to go home with their parents and their older sister, River. To celebrate, his mother Kylie asked her friend, photographer Lizzy McMillan, to hold a thematic photo session, and the result is these beautiful photos of the Star Wars-inspired quadruplets.

Christmas is a time of excitement and joy that inspires many parents when choosing the name for their baby, whether Christian or not. Whether your baby is born on these special dates, or because you want to give him a name related to this Christian holiday, we give you some ideas of Christmas names for babies with their origin and meaning: 33 girl and boy names inspired by Christmas .

The safest place for baby's sleep is in their own crib in the same room as their parents or caregivers. There is strong scientific evidence that babies should always sleep on their backs and never on their sides or on their stomachs. But what happens if your baby turns around while sleeping? Should you turn it on its back?

In recent decades, premature births have increased significantly, which occur before the 37th week of gestation. In the world, 15 million premature babies are born every year, which means that one in ten babies who come to the world do so early. In Spain, this figure increases to one in 13 babies, but despite being one of the countries with the highest prematurity rate, Spain is in the world elite in this field, with up to 95% survival in those born after week 28 of gestation.

During pregnancy, one of the main illusions of a mother is to see and hug her child for the first time. Holding it in your arms after having carried it in your belly, is undoubtedly a unique and very special moment. But sometimes, whether due to complications in childbirth or having had a premature delivery, it is not possible to sustain them until long after they are born.

The cleft palate and cleft lip are congenital defects that occur when the upper lip and palate do not develop properly in the first months of pregnancy. A baby may have a cleft palate ("cleft" means 'separate') or cleft lip or both. During fetal development, it may happen that the tissue that forms the palate and upper lip does not come together before birth, which causes an opening in the upper lip.

When a baby is born, the junction between the newborn and his mother (the umbilical cord) is cut. If the navel is the memory we have left outside, what happens inside our bodies? Our navel is a lifelong reminder that we were once connected and depended on our mother as we floated like a little astronaut in our liquid universe.

The nurses at the St. Joseph Women's Hospital in Tampa (Florida, USA) have a beautiful tradition with an emotional history behind: they knit hand hats for newborn babies. The tradition began with Paula MacDonald, a former nurse who died last year at age 55. He had always liked to give newborns knitted hats, and soon other nurses also wanted to help.

Crying is the only way our baby has to ask for help. And how not to do it? The baby cries to tell us that he needs something: he is uncomfortable, he is cold, he is hungry (or in need of suction), he is in pain, or he simply wants to be in arms, in contact with you. As you can see, all basic needs; A baby does not have folds or want to manipulate us with his crying.

As of today, in Mexico City it will be possible to choose the last name order the baby will carry, without being mandatory to start with the father's last name, as usual. We tell you what are the requirements to register and choose which last name will go first: if the mother's or father's.

Charly is a two-month-old baby who was born completely deaf, and who, thanks to hearing aids, could hear her mother for the first time "I love you". His reaction while his mother holds her in his arms was so tender that he has left us in love. His face of emotion to be perceiving a stimulus that he had never felt before, is to melt with love.

Natural elements are often a source of inspiration for baby names. The sun and the moon are especially the most revered by parents for their meaning related to the energy, vitality and romanticism that surrounds these two stars. If you are looking for an original name for your baby, we suggest 33 names of girl and boy related to the sun and the moon.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds parents of the danger of babies using roll cushions (or pillows) or crib positioners. These products, which are used so that the baby does not change position while sleeping, can cause suffocation and cause death.

Between October 2 and 8, the International Week of Breeding in Arms 2017 is celebrated, a week to celebrate the importance of carrying the baby and returning to the custom of raising babies in arms, the best place where they can be. Because they feel safe and protected there. This year the motto is: "Interlaced", inspired by textiles and yarns that are given the process of making the different chargers that are used to carry the baby, while referring to the union established between the baby and the person who carries it when being carried in arms or in a baby carrier.

Every year 15 million premature babies are born in the world, who are cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) until they are ready to go home. The environment in the NICU influences the development of the premature baby, so even if you are prepared to stimulate and take care of it, it can be unwelcome

Every year 15 million premature babies are born in the world, which represents one in ten births. The vast majority of them require the care of an incubator, where they are kept and taken care of until they are ready to go home, some only stay in it a few days, while others, a few months.

Finally, after a long and sweet wait, your baby is born. They have gone home and find themselves adjusting to their new life together with a little boy who requires all his care. But in addition to adjusting to the new routine, there is something very important to do: take it to register. We tell you what are the requirements to perform this procedure by birth in Mexico.

The other day, while waiting in line at an establishment to do some shopping, I heard a conversation between two women that gave me some thought. One of them told the other that her daughter's birth would be scheduled this week but that doctors had advised them not to receive visits until two or three hours after birth.

Newborn photographs are one of the most beautiful and tender things we can contemplate. Seeing those little faces, little hands, eyes and feet is something that gives us a sigh full of enthusiasm for anyone. Now a photographer has made that illusion even greater and has included a little magic, by making a beautiful photo shoot with six newborn babies, whom she dressed as Disney princesses.

Even if you are tired of hearing the song, it sure happens to you like the Italians that you can't stop singing and dancing. We have heard it in all its versions, but now we want to brighten the day with a very good performance: a flashmob of moms with their babies in backpacks dancing to the rhythm of "Despacito".