Dr. Norma Inocencio MD

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• How to Prevent Neonatal Jaundice

  Jaundice is also described as hyperbilirubinemia, which is a very common condition that occurs in newborns within 2 to 4 days after they’re born. It results from an excessive amount of bilirubin, which is a waste product produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. Fully mature livers are capable...

• How Long Should my Child Be Sleeping?

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• What Are Fraternal Twins?

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• What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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• Autism: How to Talk About Puberty with Your Child

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