El Diario NY https://eldiariony.com Últimas Noticias de New York, USA, y El Mundo Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:13:12 +0000 es hourly 1 https://eldiariony.com/wp-content/themes/eldiariony/assets/images/social/precomposed-144x144.png El Diario NY https://eldiariony.com 144 144 FDA: Parents, say ‘no’ to keepsake ultrasounds https://eldiariony.com/2015/03/07/fda-parents-say-%c2%91no%c2%92-to-keepsake-ultrasounds/ Sat, 07 Mar 2015 18:03:00 +0000 http://migrationaux4.laopinion.com/2015/03/07/fda-parents-say-%c2%91no%c2%92-to-keepsake-ultrasounds/ Arsenic exposure is just another reason to breastfeed your baby https://eldiariony.com/2015/02/24/arsenic-exposure-is-just-another-reason-to-breastfeed-your-baby/ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:02:00 +0000 http://migrationaux8.laopinion.com/2015/02/24/arsenic-exposure-is-just-another-reason-to-breastfeed-your-baby/ How could a baby be born pregnant with twins? https://eldiariony.com/2015/02/12/how-could-a-baby-be-born-pregnant-with-twins/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:02:00 +0000 http://migrationaux6.laopinion.com/2015/02/12/how-could-a-baby-be-born-pregnant-with-twins/ Think twice before buying pre-packaged toddler food https://eldiariony.com/2015/02/04/think-twice-before-buying-pre-packaged-toddler-food/ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:02:00 +0000 http://migrationaux6.laopinion.com/2015/02/04/think-twice-before-buying-pre-packaged-toddler-food/ Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes https://eldiariony.com/2015/02/03/why-finnish-babies-sleep-in-cardboard-boxes/ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:02:00 +0000 http://migrationaux6.laopinion.com/2015/02/03/why-finnish-babies-sleep-in-cardboard-boxes/ In the 1930s Finland was a poor country and infant mortality was high – 65 out of 1,000 babies died. But the figures improved rapidly in the decades that followed. Now Finland has one of the world’s lowest infant mortality rates, and many believe it’s due in a large part to a cardboard box every expectant Finnish mother receives from the government as a gift. SEE ALSO: Hispanic mothers of large families in danger of this heart issue This box is a maternity package containing most things a newborn would need such as bodysuits, a sleeping bag, outdoor gear, bathing products, picture book, teething toy, bra pads, nappies, bedding, a small mattress and clothes such as mittens, socks, overalls and booties. Colors are deliberately gender-neutral so a boy can pass on clothes to a girl too, and vice versa. This tradition began in 1938 and is designed to give all children in Finland, no matter what background they’re from, an equal start in life. Originally, the scheme was only available to families on low incomes, but that changed in 1949. With the mattress in the bottom, the box becomes a baby’s first bed. Many children, from all social backgrounds, have their first naps within the walls of the cardboard box. Mothers have a choice between taking the box, or a cash grant, currently set at 140 euros, but 95% opt for the box as it’s worth much more. “In order to get the grant, or maternity box, mothers had to visit a doctor or municipal pre-natal clinic before their fourth month of pregnancy,” says Heidi Liesivesi, who works at Kela – the Social Insurance Institution of Finland. It’s more than just a box with stuff for babies So not only did the box provide mothers with most of what they needed, but it also helped make sure pregnant were receiving the medical attention they needed and deserved. “There was a recent report saying that Finnish mums are the happiest in the world, and the box was one thing that came to my mind. We are very well taken care of, even now when some public services have been cut down a little,” says Titta Vayrynen, a 35-year-old mother with two young boys. For some families, the contents of the box would be unaffordable if they were not free of charge. For Vayrynen, it was more a question of saving time than money. SEE ALSO: Eva Mendes finally opens up about motherhood She was working long hours when pregnant with her first child, and was glad to be spared the effort of comparing prices and going out shopping. When she had her second boy, Ilmari, Vayrynen opted for the cash grant instead of the box and just re-used the clothes worn by her first, Aarni. At 75-years-old, the box is now an established part of the Finnish rite of passage towards motherhood, uniting generations of women.

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]]> Significant decline in number of Latin American babies with HIV https://eldiariony.com/2014/12/27/significant-decline-in-number-of-latin-american-babies-with-hiv/ Sat, 27 Dec 2014 18:12:00 +0000 http://migrationaux17.laopinion.com/2014/12/27/significant-decline-in-number-of-latin-american-babies-with-hiv/ The number of Latin American babies born with HIV has declined by 78 percent, confirmed the World Health Organization (WHO) in the “Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Congenital Syphilis” in the Americas report this month. The decline is heralded as a huge success toward the region’s 2015 goal of eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV and congenital syphilis to under 2 percent. SEE ALSO: HIV and AIDS experts analyze reports of cured baby “Ensuring that all children in the Americas are born HIV-free is possible, and countries have already made progress toward that goal,” Massimo Ghidinelli, from the WHO’s STI unit, told telesur. “We need a final push to ensure that 100 percent of pregnant women have access to sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV testing and antiretroviral treatment, which can save their lives and reduce the chances of transmitting the virus to their babies.” Avert reports 93 percent of pregnant women in Latin America attended at least one prenatal visit in 2013, with 87 percent attending four or more. Seventy-four percent of pregnant woman accessed counseling and testing for HIV, an 18 percent increase from 2001. Rate of Latin American babies with HIV drops Of the pregnant women living with HIV, 93 percent accessed antiretroviral treatment for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission during their pregnancy, a 59 percent increase from 2001. WHO data indicates reaching out to mothers with HIV awareness programs has decreased HIV transmission to children from 18 percent in 2010 to just five percent in 2013. Though a drastic improvement has been seen in the amount of women seeking prenatal care and sexual health appointments in Latin America, gaps in treatment still remain, preventing the region from hitting its goal of 95 percent syphilis testing coverage. Teenage girls also appear to be falling through the cracks, not meeting the rest of pregnant women in terms of prenatal–and therefore appropriate HIV–care. “The region of the Americas has strong health systems, and many women are accessing prenatal care not just once but four times,” said Chewe Luo, UNICEF’s top expert on HIV. She explain integrated HIV testing has done wonders for improving child transmission numbers, but not all women (particularly those who are young) are not seeking pregnancy care and therefore are missing important screenings. SEE ALSO: STDs you can get from anal sex Overall, nine countries in Latin America have reached their goal of reducing HIV transmission to children; 15 countries have eliminated congenital syphilis, and seven countries have eliminated syphilis as well as mother-to-child HIV transmission. Thirty-five countries still need to meet their goals, however, and WHO is redoubling efforts to help more nations reach their 2015 goal.

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]]> More than half of babies at risk for death due to this common practice https://eldiariony.com/2014/12/02/more-than-half-of-babies-at-risk-for-death-due-to-this-common-practice/ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:12:00 +0000 http://migrationaux16.laopinion.com/2014/12/02/more-than-half-of-babies-at-risk-for-death-due-to-this-common-practice/ If you think you are doing your infant a favor by placing it to sleep on a soft comforter or blanket, you may want to think again. This habit–a common one in American households–can significantly increase a child’s risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). What’s more, there are an alarming number of parents who aren’t aware of this risk. SEE ALSO: Puerto Ricans have the highest rates of SIDS among Hispanics According to data from the National Infant Sleep Position Survey (NISP), which collected information on the influence of infant sleep position and other safe sleep recommendations on infant care practices, 55 percent of infants are placed to sleep with bedding that increases the risk of SIDS by more than 20 percent. “Parents have good intentions but may not understand that blankets, quilts and pillows increase a baby’s risk of SIDS and accidental suffocation,” said the study’s first author, Carrie K. Shapiro-Mendoza, Ph.D., M.P.H., in a press release. SIDS, according to the American SIDS Institute, is an unexplained infant death resulting from an unknown medical abnormality or vulnerability, and is considered a form of natural death. Accidental suffocation falls into this category, and a growing number of SIDS cases indicate asphyxiating conditions, such as prone sleep or co-bedding, as opposed to clear evidence of airway obstruction. Though parents have been warned about the dangers of infant positioning and sharing a bed with an infant, some experts feel the importance of bedding has fallen through the cracks. “I was startled a little bit by the number of people still using bedding in the sleep area,”Dr. Michael Goodstein, a neonatologist in York, Pa., told the New York Times. “Sleeping face down on soft bedding increases the risks of SIDS 21-fold.” Though it makes sense to an adult to place a child on what is otherwise a warm, soft, fluffy blanket, The Baby Center explains that the more “extra” fabric there is around an infant while it sleeps, the higher the risk for accidental suffocation. Instead of giving into the temptation of fluffy comforters, parents should use sleepers or infant sacks or pajamas with feet rather than comforters or blankets. The mattress pad inside the crib should be fitted, and can be made from a warm material like flannel for colder months. Parents who opt to cover their child should only do so with a light blanket, and that blanket should be securely around the foot and sides of the mattress, reaching only up to your baby’s chest, never higher than the armpits. Similarly, objects like stuffed animals, toys, or crib bumpers should be kept out of the sleep area. SEE ALSO: Increase in Hispanic infant mortality rates in New Mexico “Parents receive a lot of mixed messages,” said study author Marian Willinger, Ph.D. ” “Relatives may give them quilts or fluffy blankets as presents for the new baby, and they feel obligated to use them. Or they see magazine photos of babies with potentially unsafe bedding items. But babies should be placed for sleep on a firm, safety approved mattress and fitted sheet, without any other bedding.” Parents can significantly decrease a child’s risk for SIDS by following these four rules from the American SIDS Institute: Decrease infant’s medical vulnerability. This is only possible through increased medical research to understand such things as genetic abnormalities, brain abnormalities, prematurity and other pregnancy related medical risks. Keep the child’s airway free. Avoid prone (stomach) sleep, bed sharing and cluttered sleep surfaces. Don’t do anything to decrease the infant’s arousal. Avoid prone sleep, bed sharing, over-heating, and sedation. Avoid risks of infections. Don’t do anything to decrease the parent’s arousal. Avoid situations leading to exhaustion as well as alcohol & drug sedation.

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]]> Why should immigrants pay attention to birth weight charts? https://eldiariony.com/2014/11/15/why-should-immigrants-pay-attention-to-birth-weight-charts/ Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:11:00 +0000 http://migrationaux14.laopinion.com/2014/11/15/why-should-immigrants-pay-attention-to-birth-weight-charts/ 5 tips to improve your baby’s health after first birthday https://eldiariony.com/2014/10/04/5-tips-to-improve-your-baby%c2%92s-health-after-first-birthday/ Sat, 04 Oct 2014 15:10:00 +0000 http://migrationaux3.laopinion.com/2014/10/04/5-tips-to-improve-your-baby%c2%92s-health-after-first-birthday/ A clever way to reduce your baby’s asthma & allergy risk https://eldiariony.com/2014/09/11/a-clever-way-to-reduce-your-baby%c2%92s-asthma-allergy-risk/ Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:09:00 +0000 http://migrationaux7.laopinion.com/2014/09/11/a-clever-way-to-reduce-your-baby%c2%92s-asthma-allergy-risk/ Why it’s important to talk with your baby https://eldiariony.com/2014/07/19/why-it%c2%92s-important-to-talk-with-your-baby/ Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:07:00 +0000 http://migrationaux13.laopinion.com/2014/07/19/why-it%c2%92s-important-to-talk-with-your-baby/ How much does it cost to have a baby? https://eldiariony.com/2014/06/04/how-much-does-it-cost-to-have-a-baby/ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:06:00 +0000 http://migrationaux9.laopinion.com/2014/06/04/how-much-does-it-cost-to-have-a-baby/ The latest health disparity affecting minority newborns https://eldiariony.com/2014/05/24/the-latest-health-disparity-affecting-minority-newborns/ Sat, 24 May 2014 15:05:00 +0000 http://migrationaux1.laopinion.com/2014/05/24/the-latest-health-disparity-affecting-minority-newborns/ How Hispanic culture is contributing to infant obesity https://eldiariony.com/2014/03/27/how-hispanic-culture-is-contributing-to-infant-obesity/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:03:40 +0000 http://migrationaux12.laopinion.com/2014/03/27/how-hispanic-culture-is-contributing-to-infant-obesity/