Whooping cough, or pertussis, is an acute respiratory infection caused by the bordetella pertussis bacteria. In oriental medicine, it is called a 100-day cough, as the cough takes time to pass and this is the most common symptom. The disease is contagious, so prevention is needed and highly encouraged through vaccination. There has been an…
Emotional literacy emerged with neuroscientific researches in the 90s, seeking to understand how the brain works its thoughts and emotions. As we recognize the feelings that bother us, we learn how to manage them and make assertive decisions according to what we are feeling. The child learns to control their reactions. In order to educate…
Some newborns are born with birthmarks that look like bruises or spots on the face, scalp, trunk, or neck, due to uterine contractions that press on the pelvic structures when using forceps. There may also present bruises on the feet and legs with vaginal, such as birthmarks, which can be very common in newborns. Infantile…