Articles related to "Galactosemia"

Newborns are tested for a variety of medical conditions after birth. Testing varies from state to state, but your baby will be automatically tested for three conditions.

Soy formulas account for nearly one-quarter of formula sales in the US. Due to targeted marketing, many parents believe these formulas are superior to milk-based formulas

Diminished Ovarian Reserve and high FSH are devastating discoveries for women and a challenge for doctors. What does it mean for a woman trying to get pregnant?

Many public health departments promote newborn screening through a routine blood and hearing test performed at the hospital after birth to detect rare conditions.

Many new mothers defer breastfeeding, believing erroneously that they won't be successful. The benefits of breastfeeding are substantial, both for infant and mother.

There are some instances when it is best to avoid breastfeeding. Galactosemic babies and mothers with certain illnesses should not breastfeed.