Health A–Z

Anemia

Low iron is common in pregnancy. Treated with diet and iron supplements.

Baby Acne

Tiny red or white bumps on a newborn’s face, driven by maternal hormones. Clears on its own.

Baby Congestion

A stuffy or runny nose, usually from a cold or dry air. Saline drops and a humidifier help.

Baby Cough

Usually viral; honey is not safe under 1 year. Watch breathing and hydration.

Baby Dry Skin

Common, especially in newborns and winter. Gentle moisturizer and shorter baths help.

Baby Eczema

Dry, itchy, red patches of skin. Managed with gentle moisturizers and avoiding triggers.

Baby Gas

Trapped air that causes fussiness and squirming. Burping, bicycle legs, and tummy time help.

Baby Hiccups

Very common and harmless — often after feeding. They usually pass on their own.

Bedwetting

Nighttime wetting is common and normal through the early school years. Patience and routine help.

Blocked Tear Duct

A common newborn issue causing a watery, goopy eye. Usually clears on its own by 12 months with gentle massage.

Bow Legs

Outward-curving legs are normal in babies and toddlers and usually straighten by age 3.

Braxton Hicks

Practice contractions that are irregular and usually painless. True labor contractions get longer, stronger, and closer together.

Bronchiolitis

Inflammation of the small airways, usually from RSV, causing wheezing in infants. Watch breathing closely.

Carpal Tunnel in Pregnancy

Hand numbness and tingling from fluid retention pressing on a wrist nerve. Usually eases after birth.

Chickenpox

A viral illness with an itchy blistering rash. Prevented by vaccination.

Cholestasis of Pregnancy

A liver condition in late pregnancy causing intense itching, especially on hands and feet. Tell your provider — it needs monitoring.

Colic

Frequent, intense crying in an otherwise healthy baby, often in the evenings. Usually resolves by 3–4 months.

Common Cold

The most frequent childhood illness — viral, with congestion and cough. Comfort care; antibiotics don’t help.

Constipation in Babies

Hard, infrequent stools, more common after starting solids. Hydration and certain foods help.

Constipation in Toddlers

Hard, painful stools, often during potty training. Helped by fiber, fluids, and routine.

Cradle Cap

Harmless flaky, scaly patches on a baby’s scalp. Usually clears on its own.

Croup

A viral infection causing a barking cough and noisy breathing, common in young children.

Dehydration in Babies

Too much fluid loss, often with illness. A medical concern in infants — act early.

Diaper Rash

Irritated skin in the diaper area. Treated with frequent changes and barrier cream.

Diarrhea in Babies

Frequent loose stools, often from a virus. The main risk is dehydration — watch fluids and wet diapers.

Ear Infection

A common childhood infection of the middle ear, often after a cold.

Febrile Seizure

A convulsion triggered by a rapid fever rise in young children. Frightening but usually brief and harmless — call your doctor.

Fever in Babies

A temperature of 100.4°F+ . In babies under 3 months, any fever needs prompt medical attention.

Fifth Disease

A mild viral illness with a "slapped-cheek" rash. Usually clears on its own.

Flat Head Syndrome

A flat spot (positional plagiocephaly) from pressure on one area. Tummy time and repositioning help.

Flu in Children

Influenza — sudden fever, body aches, and cough. The annual flu shot is the best protection.

Food Allergies

A reaction to a food protein. Introduce common allergens early and one at a time; know the signs of a reaction.

Gestational Diabetes

High blood sugar that develops in pregnancy and usually resolves after birth. Managed with diet, monitoring, and sometimes medication.

Group B Strep

A common bacteria screened for around 36 weeks; treated with antibiotics during labor if positive.

Hand, Foot & Mouth

A contagious viral illness with mouth sores and a rash on hands and feet.

Head Lice

Tiny contagious scalp insects, common in young children. Treatable with combing and OTC treatments.

Heartburn

Acid reflux is common as the growing uterus presses on the stomach. Eased by small meals and staying upright.

Heat Rash

Small bumps from blocked sweat glands in hot weather. Cooling and loose clothing clear it.

Hip Dysplasia

A hip joint that doesn’t form properly (DDH), screened for at checkups. Early treatment is very effective.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Severe, persistent pregnancy vomiting beyond normal morning sickness — it can cause dehydration and needs treatment.

Impetigo

A contagious bacterial skin infection with honey-colored crusts. Treated with antibiotic cream or pills.

Jaundice

Yellowing of skin and eyes from elevated bilirubin, common in newborns. Often mild and self-resolving.

Lazy Eye

Amblyopia — reduced vision in one eye. Early detection and treatment (patching/glasses) is highly effective.

Lip Tie

A tight band connecting the upper lip to the gum that can affect latch. Evaluated by a provider or IBCLC.

Milia

Tiny white bumps on a newborn’s nose and cheeks from blocked pores. Harmless and clears on its own.

Molluscum Contagiosum

A harmless viral skin infection with small pearly bumps. Usually clears on its own over months.

Mongolian Spots

Flat blue-gray birthmarks, common in babies with darker skin. Harmless and usually fade over years.

Morning Sickness

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, most common in the first trimester. Usually eases by week 14.

Newborn Rash

Erythema toxicum — a blotchy newborn rash that looks alarming but is harmless and fades within a week or two.

Night Terrors

Sudden episodes of fear during deep sleep — the child isn’t fully awake and won’t remember it. Usually outgrown.

Norovirus

A very contagious stomach virus with sudden vomiting and diarrhea. Focus on fluids to prevent dehydration.

Pica

Cravings for non-food items (ice, clay, dirt). Often linked to anemia — mention it to your provider.

Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis — red, goopy eyes from a virus, bacteria, or allergy. Often contagious.

Pinworms

A common, harmless intestinal parasite causing nighttime bottom itching. Easily treated with medication.

Postpartum Depression

A mood disorder after birth that’s more intense and lasting than "baby blues." Treatable — reach out for help.

Preeclampsia

A serious condition marked by high blood pressure after 20 weeks. Needs prompt medical care.

Pregnancy Insomnia

Trouble sleeping from discomfort, hormones, and a busy mind. Sleep hygiene and a pregnancy pillow help.

Pyloric Stenosis

A narrowing at the stomach outlet causing forceful projectile vomiting in young infants. Needs prompt medical care.

RSV

A respiratory virus that can be serious in infants. Watch breathing closely.

Reflux (GER)

Spitting up is normal as the digestive system matures. Usually improves by 12 months.

Ringworm

A fungal skin infection forming a ring-shaped rash (not a worm). Treated with antifungal cream.

Roseola

A viral illness with a few days of high fever followed by a rosy rash as the fever breaks.

Round Ligament Pain

Sharp or achy pain in the lower belly/groin as ligaments stretch to support the uterus.

Scarlet Fever

A strep infection with a sandpaper-like rash. Treatable with antibiotics — see your doctor.

Sciatica in Pregnancy

Nerve pain radiating from the lower back down the leg as the uterus presses on the sciatic nerve.

Speech Delay

When language milestones lag. Early evaluation and speech therapy are very effective — trust your instincts.

Stomach Bug

Gastroenteritis — viral vomiting and diarrhea. Focus on small, frequent fluids to prevent dehydration.

Strep Throat

A bacterial throat infection more common in older toddlers. Diagnosed with a swab and treated with antibiotics.

Swelling (Edema)

Mild swelling of feet and ankles is normal late in pregnancy. Sudden or severe swelling needs evaluation.

Swimmer’s Ear

An outer-ear infection from trapped water, causing ear pain and itching. Treated with ear drops.

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

Pelvic-girdle pain as ligaments loosen for birth. A support belt and physical therapy help.

Teething

Tooth eruption, usually starting around 6 months, that can cause drooling and fussiness.

Thrush

A common oral yeast infection causing white patches in the mouth. Treated with antifungal drops.

Tongue-Tie

A tight band under the tongue that can affect feeding. Evaluated by a provider; sometimes a simple procedure helps.

Tonsillitis

Inflamed tonsils from a virus or strep, causing a sore throat and trouble swallowing.

UTI in Pregnancy

Urinary tract infections are more common in pregnancy and should be treated promptly to prevent complications.

Umbilical Hernia

A soft bulge near the navel when baby cries. Most close on their own by age 1–2 without treatment.

Vomiting in Babies

Often from a stomach bug or overfeeding. Forceful or persistent vomiting needs evaluation.

Wheezing

A whistling sound when breathing out, from narrowed airways. Watch breathing closely and see a doctor.

Whooping Cough

Pertussis — a serious coughing illness, especially in infants. Prevented by the Tdap vaccine in pregnancy.