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Croup by Prof. Victor Grech
17/02/2010 21:01
Croup is not only a condition but is actually a description of the characteristic sound that young children sometimes make when they develop laryngitis.
Laryngitis is usually caused by a viral infection of the throat and the vocal cords (latin: larynx). This may cause fever, throat pain and...
Coeliac Disease in Children
11/11/2009 06:40
What is coeliac disease?
Coeliac disease is a lifelong condition of the small bowel caused by a reaction to gluten. It is an auto-immune disorder because the immune system damages its own body. Gluten is the name of a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.
How does gluten affect the...
Baby Sleep by Estelle Calleja (Midwife)
11/11/2009 06:37
One of the biggest worries in mums and dads is baby sleep. With today's busy life we are sleeping less and with a baby around sleep can be disturbed. Many parents are worried why the baby is not getting enough sleep. As the baby starts to grow the sleeping patterns vary. As a newborn the baby...
Snoring During Pregnancy
11/11/2009 06:29
Some women have never snored until they became pregnant. It feels weird, certainly embarrassing and definitely not like you to snore, especially when you have never snored before in your whole life. So why now, you wonder!
During pregnancy many changes occur within the respiratory system,...
Bottle Feeding by Estelle Calleja (Midwife)
11/11/2009 06:26
Breast is best. However those who for a reason or other cannot or do not wish to breast feed their baby here are some information.
Bottles
Make sure that bottles are cleaned and sterilized. After the use of a bottle wash with soap and warm water, rinse and then sterilize. Once bottles are...
Choosing the right school and education for your child.
10/11/2009 19:41
Education in Malta defines the rights and obligations of students, parents, the State and Non-Governmental Organisations (foremost amongst which is the Catholic Church) in the sphere of Education.
The Maltese educational institutions - State, private, and religious - provide an extensive system...
Cold Transmission by Prof. Victor Grech
10/11/2009 09:25
Winter is a time for cold and rainy weather and for this reason, houses, shops, classrooms etc are closed tightly to keep in the heat, and to facilitate efficient heating, particularly in the current climate of green awareness and high utility bills.
Unfortunately, lack of good ventilation...
Beauty after Birth
10/11/2009 09:23
You're probably so busy looking after your newborn that you haven't had time to think about yourself. Here is some information and ways of how you can deal with your baby and adjusting to life as a new mum.
Everyone warns you that having a baby will...
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy by Estelle (Midwife)
10/11/2009 09:21
Eating healthy is one of the first parental challenges that the expectant mother faces. Not only is it important to hit all the right nutritional notes, there's also the question of how much weight to gain. Eating for two is often misinterpreted as a license to overeat, but gaining too...
Infant Feeding & Allergies by Dr. Mizzi (Peadiatrician)
10/11/2009 09:19
Allergies are not uncommon in babies and young children. These include food allergies, coeliac disease, eczema and wheezing. The current recommendations by paediatricians are based on numerous studies.
1. Should I avoid certain foods to reduce allergic problems in my child while I’m...
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