Pregnancy, Nursing, Bottle Feeding and the Environment

A-Z Guide

Cleft Lip and Palate
Clefts are gaps in the developing lip and/or palate. They may be small notches or large open spaces. They occur because... »
Infant Botulism
Sometimes constipation and slow feeding are the only symptoms of infant botulism, a disease that is sometimes caused by... »

Q&A

Limiting Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
Many people think of passive smoke exposure as a minor issue, and that those who are concerned are being a little... »
Nursing while Pregnant
Globally, a new pregnancy is one of the most common reasons for weaning. Sometimes the baby will initiate weaning... »
Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy
Toxoplasma is a one-celled parasite whose primary host is the cat family. Infected cats usually have no symptoms, but... »

Article

Links Between Chemicals and Health: Related Tidbits
Do you wonder if organic food really will make a difference to your child's health? Click here for information on... »
The Millennium Baby - A Century of Technology
Having a baby in January 2000 is very different from having a baby in January 1900. Back then, there were no early... »

Blog entry

Baby-Bottle Tooth Decay
Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, M.D., once said, “If you don’t have oral health, you’re simply not healthy.” As... »
Born Polluted
A July 2005 study by the Environmental Working Group tested newborns for the largest number of chemicals ever. The... »
BPA and the AAP
Like other pediatricians across the United States, today I received an E-Breaking News Alert from the American Academy... »