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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Baby Blues and Breastfeeding Questions    —New Lenox, IL

"Hi Moms Many of you have responded to my previous posts about having my 2nd child and how nervous I was to give bi..."

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K., Hi! I recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, too(he was born May 8th). I also have a wonderful (almost) 2 1/2 year old son. And, I also had a c-section. S...

K., I can help with the pumping question. I had my daughter about a month ago, the nurses suggested pump about 20 minutes before breastfeeding. The baby can get mu...

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Q: While Dad's Away    —Wilmington, IL

"I guess I just need to vent and I feel this is the safest place. That's sad actually because I have friends but my l..."

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A. - If you're clinically depressed, please seek professional help and ensure you have great backup to be with your son while you are dealing with depression. He is...

Hi A., I'm so sorry for all that you've been through. I'm really thinking that your situation is probably bigger than the moms here can help you with. It sounds li...

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Q: Son Suffering from emotional/ADHD - CeCe    —Stafford, TX

"My 19 year old son was diagonosed with ADHD in the 3rd grade and was recommended for medication. I was a young mother..."

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First off, I am so glad that you are able to consider medicine. Mental issues are often medical issues. Second, is your son covered by any health insurance plan?...

My 4 year old son has basically started on the path that your son was on. I found that having POSITIVE males around him and spending some good quality family time with...

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Q: Advice About Possible Adhd in My Child    —Huntington Beach, CA

"I have a beautiful son who will be 5 in September. He has the biggest heart I know and loves life ALOT. He tends to g..."

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Hi A., I have been teaching for several years and your son sounds like a typical boy. However, you may want to look into dietary issues that could be contributing to...

Dear A., When my oldest son was in kindergarten, the teacher insisted that I have him tested for ADHD. He was very active and always on the go, but when he was t...

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Q: Antidepressant Medication While Pregnant    —Livonia, MI

"Has anyone ever taken, or know of someone who has taken antidepressants while pregnant? I know most are considered to..."

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I took prozac through my second pregnancy, I had no issues with it. normal pregnancy, normal baby!

I had to take zoloft 100 mg 2 times a day throughout my pregnancy. My daughter is 1 now (in a week she will be), and she has no emotional, or physical problems from me...

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Q: Possible Postpartum Depression    —Vero Beach, FL

"Hello Ladies, Ive recently given birth (4 wks ago) to my second daughter..within a years time. My girls are 11 month..."

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I think that the hardest part about post-partum deppresion is to admit that you have it, and you did. So the next step is to talk to your doctor about it, it is common...

Most woman go throught this. Some are just more aware than others. Try using a natural balancing cream. I use it, my 18 yr old daughter who suffers PMS uses it and you...

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Q: Seeking Counselor ASAP    —Plano, TX

"I am looking for a couples counselor. My husband and I have decided that we need some help dealing with our problems..."

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It's been said that if anyone can save a marriage in Dallas, it's Ellaine Sullivan. She has a home office in Farmers Branch as well as an office off of Hillcrest an...

Dr. Paul Bowles near 635 & Hillcrest has been a great help to me and a number of couple-friends. I don't think you will find many counselors that will tell you "the a...

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Q: Nobody Likes Me    —Burbank, CA

"Help! I was never described as a "sweet" person, but at least people liked me because I was fun and funny. But now t..."

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You may have to go out of your comfort zone to make new friends. I have a tendency to appear unfriendly so I go out of my way to be friendly. I know this because if pe...

I know how you feel but I just don't take it as hard. I have my family which I at times don't get along with and really friends that live far away. My husband and I ...

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Q: Postpartum Depression    —Milan, MI

"I had my son 9 wks ago. I have felt just fine up to this point, but over the past week or so, I have felt VERY down. ..."

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D., I am a practicing homebirth midwife. It is not uncommon to have postpartum depression diagnosed even up to a year after the birth of the baby. There i...

Hi D., I was not treated for my PPD until my daughter was 7 months old. I didn't think I could possibly be affected by PPD that late in the game, but when I went in a...

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Q: Seeking Counseling    —Plano, TX

"Hi mamas! Here's my dilemma. My husband and I are opposite personalities. He is always upbeat and cheerful, and I ..."

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Get the book Speaking of Love and do the Kendall's life language profile. It isn't like the other profiles. The Kendall's give you a 10 to 15 page print out to help yo...

A., You have received a lot of great advice. There are some "between the lines" that I'm wondering about. What has changed since you married? Is it to the point he has...

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