2nd International Conference on Pediatrics and Primary Healthcare Nursing

There are so many  childhood diseases , infectious and non-infectious, bronchitis is most often caused by a viral infection. It may also be caused by bacteria or things such as dust, allergens, strong fumes, or tobacco smoke. In children, the most common cause of acute bronchitis is a virus. The illness may develop after a cold or other viral infection in the nose, mouth, or throat such  illnesses  can spread easily from direct contact with a person who is sick. A number of different viruses cause bronchiolitis which affects children less than one year of age. Most commonly, it is caused by respiratory syncytial virus, but it can also be caused by influenza and other common viruses associated with upper respiratory symptoms such as fever, runny nose, and cough. A common symptom of bronchiolitis includes all of the above and wheezing the same symptom observed in children with asthma. It is common in the winter months, and some infants will require admission to...

There is a relationship between child growth and health can we measure Growth is the progressive increase in the size of a kid or parts of a child. Development is a term of progressive acquisition of different types of skills, abilities those are as following head support, speaking, learning, expressing the feelings and relating with other people. Growth and development are go together but at involves in different rates. Importance of the  child growth and development The assessment of growth and development is very helpful in finding out the state of Child health and  nutrition of a child . Normal growth of a child and development indicate a good state of health and nutrition of a child. Abnormal growth or growth failure is a symptom of illness or disease. so the measurement of growth is an essential component of the physical examination. Some of the Factors affecting growth and development are as following Each child’s path or pattern of growth and development...

Child Psychology is a field of study which involves the mental, emotional and behavioural development of a child. It traces the entire journey of a child from infancy until the end of adolescence and studies their cognitive and intellectual development. Why Is It Important: The early years of an individual’s life are crucial for their emotional, social and physical wellbeing. This has an overall impact on their personalities as an adult . Research says that the early years play a significant role in brain development too. A person’s early experiences both with their parents as well as with the outside world profoundly affect their future physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. Understanding the psychological needs of a child is not easy, but it needs to be done. Children at different stages of development behave in different ways. A child of 5 – 6 years will behave differently than an adolescent. Realising and accepting your child’s likes, dislikes, qualities l...

Once you welcome your new born baby   into the new world caring for the baby   becomes a first   priority   this is the question many first time mothers have is about skin care for new born baby   New-borns have very   delicate skin that is vulnerable to irritation and dryness Although new born baby skin does not require additional moisturisation very often   the skin does get dry after baths and may require a smaller amount of moisturiser to replenish the natural skin oils lost due to bathing or dry air this is safe to use lotion to protect your little one’s skin When Can You Start Putting Lotion on a New-born Baby: Neonates have a covering over their skin called as ‘vernix’ this is a waxy layer of protection that covered their body in the mother’s womb to protect their skin from the amniotic fluid. This layer starts peeling off in the first few weeks after birth, giving the appearance of dry   flaky skin the   skin below this la...

Growth is the progressive increase in the size of a kid or parts of a child. Development is a term of progressive acquisition of different types of skills, abilities those are as following head support, speaking, learning, expressing the feelings and relating with other people. Growth and development are go together but at involves in different rates. Importance of the child growth and development The assessment of growth and development is very helpful in finding out the state of Child health and nutrition of a child . Normal growth of a child and development indicate a good state of health and nutrition of a child. Abnormal growth or growth failure is a symptom of illness or disease. so the measurement of growth is an essential component of the physical examination. Some of the Factors affecting growth and development are as following Each child’s path or pattern of growth and development is differ compared to one to another it will be based on genetic and environmental ...

Breastfeeding will helps to burns extra calories, so it can help you lose pregnancy weight faster. and It releases the hormones like   oxytocin, these are   helps in uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size and may reduce uterine bleeding after birth. Breastfeeding also lowers your risk of breast and ovarian cancer. It may lower your risk of osteoporosis The first few days after the child birth, your breasts make an ideal "first milk." It's called colostrum. Colostrum is thick, yellowish and scant, but there's plenty to meet your baby's nutritional needs. Colostrum helps a baby s digestive tract develop and prepare itself to digest breast milk. Most babies lose a small amount of weight in the first 3 to 5 days after birth. This is unrelated to breastfeeding.As your baby needs more milk and nurses more, your breasts respond by making more milk. Experts suggest that breastfeeding exclusively no formula, juice, or water for six   months. If you supplement wit...

Hypothyroid children can perform like a normal child? Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder affecting children. However, children with the disorder display different symptoms from adults. Hypothyroidism in the new born, when left untreated, can lead to intellectual disability and profound developmental delays. What causes hypothyroidism: The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune reaction in which the body's immune system slowly destroys the thyroid gland. This is known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis. Maternal antibodies produced against a woman's thyroid, or treatment of a mother's thyroid disorder such as iodine, can affect her unborn child's thyroid function.  What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism: The symptoms of hypothyroidism in children are different than in adults...