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5 Problems With Baby Mattresses
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This report, "Five Problems With Baby Mattresses," is intended to highlight the potential dangers of using baby mattresses composed of vinyl (polyvinyl chloride or PVC), phthalates, polyurethane foam, harsh chemical fire retardants, and other chemical additives.
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Suctioning the Newborn
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It is standard procedure at hospital births to vigorously suction newborns' respiratory passages if the amniotic fluid is stained with meconium. Like many medical interventions, suctioning the newborn is based on theory and not on the basis of any studies that show its effectiveness. A study was instituted to determine if this procedure is warranted.
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Treating Group B Strep
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Discussion of Group B Streptococcus (Step) and the use of antibiotics to treat.
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Preventing Group B Streptococcus
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Premature babies and small-for-date babies are vulnerable to Group B Streptococcus (strep). Learn how to prevent this type of infection.
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Watching the Doctors
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Parents typically record the births of their babies to remember the moment and rejoice in their happiness. Doctors, however, are viewing those videos as possible threats to their own well-being.
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