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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: I'm Going to Be My Mom's Caregiver    —Chicago, IL

"I know it's my duty as her daughter to take care of my mom no ifs or ands about it. God bless her to live another yr ..."

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I too am a caregiver to my 82 year old mom. Some days are difficult because she too has some health issues. I am also looking for programs that support this. I agr...

Dear J.: One thing popped out at me concerning your mom's situation. You mention that she is having trouble with her vision. I am blind myself, divorced with two adul...

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Q: White Mark on Nipple    —Chicago, IL

"I am nursing my baby and I realized I have a white mark on my nipple. I thought it was milk at first, but now my bre..."

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it's totally normal. I've had it many times and then my breast is sore. Just keep on nursing on that breast like normal. Continue like you were before. If it hurts...

Amaris: It is called a "bleb". They can be very uncomfortable. If possible when you are in the shower and your skin is soft open it up. If they continue you shoul...

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Q: Fenugreek    —Patterson, CA

"I recently posted a request for help encouraging the production of milk. Generally there were two suggestions for pro..."

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I recommend starting with just the fenugreek. Take one capsule 3 times a day with meals and then gradually work up to 3 capsules 3 times a day .If you experience loose...

Fenugreek is perfectly safe for nursing mothers. Especially if your milk production is low. The best thing to do is to call your doctor. My family's doctor reccommende...

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Q: I'm Confused    —Santa Rita, GU

"MY baby has like this rash like thing all over her legs and her back and a little on her face. My mom in law says tha..."

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The best thing to I think is to try to get ahold of your baby's doctor and let them know the situation. They might end up asking you to bring your baby in to see it. ...

It maybe exzima.... hope you find out what it is and the baby is ok

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Q: Constipation    —Dallas, TX

"My son is 7 months old he has not had a bowel since last Friday. Today is Wednesday and still no luck. Does anyone ha..."

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I second the prunes. Please don't give him any type of medication-natural or otherwise- without checking with the pedi. Both my sons went through a time with constip...

try Walgreens Infants & Children Glycerin Suppositories Laxative http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100104&navAction=jump&navCount=0&nug=VPD&skuid=...

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Q: Nursing    —Lemon Grove, CA

"I've heard that nursing can cause you to lose weight. Is this true? I have been nursing for 3 mos. and I have yet to..."

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No, I believe that is a myth. I breastfed both my children....and my weight did not lessen. Each woman is different on "when" the baby weight will come off. Som...

Angelina IT didn't seem to happen for me at all!

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Q: help.........clogged Milk Duct??????????    —Aberdeen, MD

"Hi, Does anyone know what could be wrong w/me all the sudden?? I am nursing and starting about 24 hrs ago my breas..."

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A clogged milk duct can be very painful and worrisome, as it should be. Let me start by saying if you start running a fever and/or the area is red and warm to the touc...

Not that I am an expert in this area, but those sound like some of the symptoms of mastitis. You probably need to see your doctor because it may need antibiotics.

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Q: Seeking Caretaker for Father    —River Forest, IL

"This is a tall order, I understand, but by 91 year old Father has Altzheimers and it is really beginning to drain my ..."

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You have a lot of responses already so don't know if this helps but you could look at www.care.com, maybe there is someone you like good luck M.

You could likely call a Homecare type service, such as Heartland. I unfortunately don't know much about different companies here in Chicago area, but generally Hospice...

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Q: Seeking Caregiver for Elderly    —McKinney, TX

"Hi, My father in law has Parkinson's disease in the advanced stages and is unable to get around the house. He lives ..."

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I work very closely with a home health nurse. She owns Caring Hearts Home Health. Not sure where you are or if she serves your area but that who we reffer all of our...

When we were diving totally unprepared into the venture of finding long-term care for my husband's grandmother with Alzheimer's disease, we found APlaceForMom.com. The...

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Q: Stomach Flu/Food Poisoning Advice    —Sunnyvale, CA

"My daughter hasn't been able to keep much down for the past 2 days. Our doctor has advised us to give her fluids at a..."

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I had two with food poisoning 2 years ago. One was 2 and the other was 1 at the time. It is a tough course, but 1 tablespoon at a time is the only way and the popcic...

I remember my mother using the soda trick- she did a spoonful of sugar mixed into 7up to get rid of the bubbles. I remember it helping a *lot*. But definitely do one...

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