Tag: health
group name: baby
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November 05, 2007 10:23 AM EST --
Once your newborn comes home, you may find a new concern permeating the nursery— fear of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is the death of an apparently healthy infant under 12 months for . . .
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January 21, 2008 11:39 AM EST --
In my practice, I find parents usually have one of two attitudes toward starting their baby on solid food: Some are eager to start, thinking it might help their baby sleep through the night. Others are . . .
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June 15, 2009 01:55 PM EDT --
Parents are often distressed when the full head of hair on their cute newborn suddenly melts away. In fact, many babies begin to look like their dads! A study done several years ago showed that many . . .
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November 26, 2007 04:45 PM EST --
In addition to painful breasts, a sore episiotomy, sleepless nights, mood swings, and additional weight, there is yet another post-partum ailment that afflicts new mothers: wrist pain.
The inflammation . . .
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February 23, 2009 11:57 AM EST --
You may have heard your baby’s pediatrician say, “We cannot treat this illness because it is caused by a virus, not a bacteria.” Just what is the difference between the two?
A virus is an infectious . . .
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December 10, 2007 05:14 PM EST --
It is that time of year again.
In the midst of the holiday season, advertisements for toys and other gifts are everywhere. In the face of this media blitz, it is not surprising that many kids develop . . .
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July 24, 2008 05:36 PM EDT --
Unfortunately these days, even the simplest things such as baby food can have a lot of extra ingredients added to it. That's why early on I decided to make my own baby food. If you've . . .
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July 14, 2008 11:30 AM EDT --
"Do as I say, not as I do!" As much as we all would wish this saying worked with our offspring, the reality is that your actions do determine your children's behavior more than your . . .
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December 01, 2008 01:59 PM EST --
While I am not an etiquette expert, pediatricians do have a unique view of the changing mores and behavior patterns of children. What is striking to me is the number of children who have not been taught . . .
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October 29, 2007 05:35 PM EDT --
One of the first questions new parents ask me during the first week or two of baby’s life is “Can we take the baby out?” Often there is a grandparent in the background urging home detention . . .
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February 18, 2008 01:22 PM EST --
All the parents I talk to want their children to have the very best chance to succeed in every way possible. It's only natural—it's definitely what I want for my kids and grandkids! Reading . . .
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January 04, 2008 04:49 PM EST --
As a pediatrician, many of my days in the office start with a child who has been up all night with ear pain or a baby who has been fussy all night with a temperature. In fact, ear pain is one of the most . . .
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January 25, 2008 01:46 PM EST --
Welcome to the Living With ... series of online support communities. We are excited for you to explore the many ways you can connect with others who have similar health concerns or . . .
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April 14, 2008 09:32 AM EDT --
When I see mothers for the first time after they've given birth, most of them are sleep deprived and more than a little overwhelmed. I try to answer their questions and reassure them that the first . . .
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October 27, 2008 03:28 PM EDT --
Is that cute, little baby overtly defying you? There will come a time when your baby will begin testing you. Usually this starts in the second year — suddenly your baby has opinions! It may start by . . .
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November 28, 2007 10:40 AM EST --
Each year, 3,000–4,000 Americans die from choking, or pulmonary aspiration — about the same as the number who die by drowning. Choking happens mainly during meals, and meat is the chief culprit. . . .
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March 03, 2008 10:52 AM EST --
Vaccinations are an important part of "well baby" visits in a baby's first and second year. As your child gets older, there will be booster vaccines as well as a few new ones, but the bulk . . .
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June 08, 2009 12:11 PM EDT --
One question I try to ask my patients over the age of three is, “Are you learning how to swim?” I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for children to be comfortable in the water. Swim . . .
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June 23, 2008 10:37 AM EDT --
Have you ever heard of this expression? Maybe not. It's not exactly the best name for a condition that affects young children. First of all, nobody has a nursemaid any more (although many of us wish . . .
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September 23, 2008 09:47 AM EDT --
When my eldest, Michaela, was a toddler (she’s 17 now), I felt ahead of the game when it came to potty training. After all, I was a pediatrician. A brand new pediatrician, perhaps, but I’d learned . . .
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