Health & Wellness TipsNovember 20, 2009

Determining Migraines in Children

Is it a migraine, or another type of headache?

Migraines are common in kids, affecting up to 5 percent of grade-school children, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.

So how do you know if your little one has another type of headache, or is suffering from a migraine?

Managing Gestational Diabetes

Here's what you can do

Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, resulting in high blood sugar levels that can pose dangers for mom and baby.

The National Diabetes Clearinghouse offers suggestions about possible treatments for gestational diabetes:

Recovering From C-Section

What new moms can expect

Cesarean section is a surgical alternative to vaginal birth. After this surgery, the new mom needs time to recover.

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offers this list of what moms who have delivered by cesarean can expect:

When Infants Get Diarrhea

Here's what parents should know

Diarrhea in infants is common, often a quick bout caused by a virus. But in some cases among young children, diarrhea can quickly become dangerous, says the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

If you have a newborn younger than 3 months, call your child's pediatrician at the first sign of diarrhea, the agency advises.

Thinking About Organ Donation?

Here's an glimpse at what's involved

Being an organ donor means you agree to allow your healthy organs and tissues to be donated upon your death to others who need transplants.

In most cases, you can fill out an organ donor card or simply sign the back of your driver's license to make your wishes known, says the National Women's Health Information Center.