Your baby's umbilical cord goes through some big changes after birth. After it's cut, the remaining stump usually dries out, shrivels, and falls off within about two weeks. Sometimes, though, a small ...
You might wonder how your baby breathes while still in your womb, surrounded by amniotic fluid. After all, the lungs are not filled with air before birth, and your baby relies entirely on the placenta ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is breathing from your belly beneficial? If so, can you explain why and how to do it? ANSWER: From the day you're born, you know how to breathe correctly. That means letting the ...