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Baby Seizures
A seizure in an individual of any size can be a scary sight to behold, but an episode of this type in a tiny infant can be truly terrifying. Infant seizures can be the result of an assortment of factors, ranging from serious to mild. If you witness a seizure in your baby, consider the potential causes as well as what you should do post seizure to reduce the likelihood of seizure recurrence.
Seizure Disorders in Babies
While certainly scary, seizure disorders in babies are not as uncommon as many would think and, in many cases, do not necessarily mean that your child is going to have to struggle with seizures his entire life. If your infant has experienced a seizure, there could be an assortment of causes at the root, ranging from nearly benign to potentially serious.
It’s Not Just a Concussion: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Its not just a concussion – its a brain injury. Its also the most common type of brain injury sustained in sports with 1.6-3.8 million Americans experiencing a concussion from a sports and recreation-related incident. Multiple concussions can have cumulative and long lasting life changes, which makes Marchs Brain Injury Awareness Month vital.
Pre Pregnancy Health
According to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, couples need to make sure that they are healthy before deciding to have a baby. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that women schedule a pre-pregnancy examination with their physician. Taking the steps necessary to reduce the risk of complications can help to prepare you for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.