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Febrile seizures are a phenomenon that often occurs during childhood, and although apparently are generating great anxiety in parents, in general it is a benign self-limiting and disappears with age.
Febrile seizures are convulsive episodes associated with fever, affecting nearly 5% of children, and there is some hereditary factor is very common that when children are convulsing febrile seizures in either parent.
A febrile seizure does not indicate that the child suffers from epilepsy, and that this is a benign process that leaves no neurologic sequelae. It is true that children suffering from febrile seizures are at higher risk of developing epilepsy, but the risk is slightly higher compared to any other healthy child.
It has been shown that febrile seizures can cause brain damage or cognitive or neuropsychological abnormalities and mortality risk is zero.
Febrile seizures are manifested in various ways and generally consist of two phases.
1. The first phase that lasts less than fifteen minutes
2. The second phase lasts less than an hour.
The phase of seizure is tonic-clonic type that usually presents in the trunk stiffness and involuntary movements jerky like a jolt. The phase can also be atonic seizure is when the baby loses body tone and is loose. Tonic convulsive phases in which the child becomes rigid. Generally a seizure involves the whole body; you lose consciousness and last a few minutes.
The normal recovery phase makes the child regains consciousness, usually mourn and it shows very listless and tired.
The cause of febrile seizures is based on a special susceptibility in some children from sudden temperature changes causing the fever cause a seizure.
The most frequent recommendations during an episode of febrile seizure include:
* Place the child in a quiet place.
* Do not try to stop the convulsive spasms.
* Place the child on his side in a safe position.
* Note in detail the type of seizure for the subsequent description with your pediatrician.
* Try to reduce the fever, place the child in light clothing and administer a rectal medication for fever.
* Visiting a doctor or nearest hospital.
* Do not administer oral medications to prevent choking.
tips-feed breast milk is the most beneficial and most complete for the baby, as it provides all the nutrients needed, protecting it against disease, promotes development and reduces the risk of sudden death. Here, we provide some advice, clarification of certain myths created around the breast, as well as frequently asked questions that arise at this maternal experience.
When does the baby to breastfeed?
If possible, you can start half an hour after the baby is born. With skin contact is given encouragement and offers the breast when the baby signals that he is willing to start suckling.
How often should I breastfeed my baby?
Each baby takes time, but the ideal is that the duration of the feeding period when the baby off the breast and are satisfied. It is recommended to establish fixed rules for the first fifteen to twenty days are encouraged to try eight to ten times a day.
Until what age should a baby be breastfed?
Weaning can be started from the sixth month of the baby, although some experts recommend continuing to breastfeed the baby out with meals for up to two years of age or older.
The baby can have breast milk if the mother is absent
It is possible to express milk manually or with breast milk sucking pumps (pump) and kept in the refrigerator up to five days, and frozen up to six months.
What is the best position for breastfeeding?
The best position is what makes the mother feel more comfortable, it is important that as much as the baby and the mother take a position where you are both relaxed.
What is the best diet for breastfeeding?
The mother should eat for two but this does not mean eating twice as much food should be balanced and healthy, always respecting the normal limits.
Can a mother take medication regularly?
Before you start any treatment the mother with drugs, this should tell the physician you are breastfeeding, because drugs are contraindicated for nursing mothers.
Is breastfeeding birth control?
Breastfeeding should not be considered valid as a contraceptive method while it is true that it causes an increase in prolactin, which leads to cycles where ovulation does not exist, is not regarded as a safe contraceptive method.
Open them up, wipe, close them and throw them away. It may seem as though disposable nappies are hands down the easiest type of nappy to use, but it’s not necessarily so. Nappies from days of old needed safety pins, rubber pants and all sorts of tools that you don’t need to fumble around with today.
The truth is that today’s cloth nappies are not only better for your budget, your baby, and the environment, they are just as easy to use as disposables. Modern cloth nappies have elastic legs and waists as well as adjustable closures to ensure a perfect fit.
Perhaps the most frustrating thing about cloth nappies is choosing which type to use. There are a lot of types of cloth nappies and a lot of terminology surrounding them. There are all in ones, which are the most like disposable nappies. These diapers are waterproof on the outside and have an absorbent soaker on the inside. These nappies are totally self contained and do not need a cover, making them the easiest to use.
When using certain types of nappies, covers are necessary. Nappy covers are waterproof and go on top of fitted diapers, flats and prefolds. Covers can be made of PUL, fleece, wool and other waterproof materials.
Pocket diapers are also really easy to use. They are very similar to disposable diapers in shape and will usually have elastic in the legs and waist to reduce messes. Pocket diapers have a waterproof outer later with a pocket on the inside where an absorbent liner is inserted. After cleaning the diaper, put the inserts in the pockets and they are ready to be used.
To make reusable nappies even easier to use, have a pail with a cover close to where you change your baby. When the pail is full, empty it out into the washing machine. What could be easier? Cloth nappies can even make a nappy change, more fun! With the myriad of styles and designs, cloth nappies can become addictive quickly.
Safety tips for bathing babies is very important. Parents should know all of this to avoid unexpected accidents. Keep all the things you will need for the bathing process, before starting it. These are toiletries and clean towels. If your phone rings or someone knocks on the door during the bathing and you need to answer it, you need to bring your baby with.
Never leave them unattended in the bath tub. Use anti-slip bath mats so that your baby does not slip and fall. These are cheap and available in many colors from almost all supermarkets. Ensure the water for bathing is only comfortably warm and not too hot. This temperature can help babies retain their body heat. Your baby needs to be inside the water only up to the shoulder level. Avoid using bubble baths and shampoos. They may cause baby skin to get sensitive and dry. Use a baby bath product or a mild and gentle soap or cleanser.
For newborns, it is important that body heat loss is minimized after a bath. Keep the room warm, and wrap your baby with a dry towel then cuddle your baby for about seven minutes to transfer some warmth. Then wrap your baby up in a warm, clean and dry blanket as you lay him or her to sleep.