New parents may find their baby's breathing pattern unusual. Babies often breathe irregularly or make strange sounds while doing so. Some variations can be completely normal, but it's important to ...

Is your newborn breathing fast? Newborn babies can exhibit some unusual breathing patterns, most of which are not cause for alarm. If you've noticed your newborn breathing fast or a bit irregularly, ...

Newborns cannot blow their noses, and they are not great at breathing through their mouths either—so even a little mucus can sound dramatic. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares what is normal when ...

Two parents from Toronto, Canada, were excited to bring their newborn daughter home from hospital, but just a few weeks later, they were rushing her to the emergency room. Stephanie Mulhall-Atkinson ...

The first few months with your newborn are a whirlwind of emotions, sleep deprivation, and countless pediatrician visits. Amid the chaos of new parenthood, it’s easy to miss subtle signs that ...

The most beautiful part of pregnancy is the birth of your baby, and that very first cry. In that moment, all the pain you went through feels worthwhile. But did you know your baby’s first cry is more ...

Croup is an inflammation of the larynx (throat), trachea (windpipe), and bronchi (tubes that connect the trachea to the lungs). It occurs primarily in young children. Croup arises from a respiratory ...