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MGA Zapf Creation GmbH, officially trading as Zapf Creation, is a toy company based in Rödental, Germany, which specializes in the manufacture of multi-functional baby dolls. A subsidiary of American toymaker MGA Entertainment, Zapf's franchises have become popular around the world; among its successful creations are Maggie Raggies, Baby Born ...
Vernix caseosa. Newborn baby immediately after birth, covered in vernix. Vernix caseosa, also known as vernix, is the waxy white substance found coating the skin of newborn human babies. [1] It is produced by dedicated cells and is thought to have some protective roles during fetal development and for a few hours after birth.
Peregrine White (c. 20 November 1620 – 20 July 1704) was the first baby boy born on the Pilgrim ship the Mayflower in the harbour of Massachusetts, the second baby born on the Mayflower' s historic voyage, and the first known English child born to the Pilgrims in America. [ 1 ] His parents, William White and his pregnant wife Susanna, with ...
According to Aelius Lampridius, the boy-emperor Diadumenian (208–218) was so named because he was born with a diadem formed by a rolled caul. [citation needed] In medieval times, the appearance of a caul on a newborn baby was seen as a sign of good luck. [5] It was considered an omen that the child was destined for greatness. Gathering the ...
Neonatal jaundice. Neonatal jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the white part of the eyes and skin in a newborn baby due to high bilirubin levels. [1] Other symptoms may include excess sleepiness or poor feeding. [1] Complications may include seizures, cerebral palsy, or kernicterus. [1]
Birth tourism is the practice of traveling to another country or city for the purpose of giving birth in that country. The main reason for birth tourism is to obtain citizenship for the child in a country with birthright citizenship (jus soli). [1] Such a child is sometimes called an "anchor baby" if their citizenship is intended to help their ...
Gastroschisis. Gastroschisis is a birth defect in which the baby's intestines extend outside of the abdomen through a hole next to the belly button. [1] The size of the hole is variable, and other organs including the stomach and liver may also occur outside the baby's body. [2]
Production babies are children born to anyone involved in the making of a film during its production. The phrase generally refers to a section of the closing credits of films, listing the babies' given names. The custom of publishing lists of production babies began with animated films, and is still chiefly found in that medium, reflecting the ...