Cholesterol & Blood Pressure: Preschooler
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Blood Pressure Issue During Pregnancy
Asked by L.V. from Dallas
on August 24, 2010
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Okay, Mamas, have any of you had this experience? A few times now, I've been having a normal day, and my blood pressure has suddenly dropped too LOW! I get all letha...
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- I would try talking to your OB/GYN again, because that doesn't seem right. I often have low blood pressure issues, including during pregnancy, but it hasn't made me f...
- Why are doctors so off with their sugestions sometimes? Drink the water but no salt, please. You can see yourself it was bad advice. You have about 3-4 more weeks of c...
- Have they checked you for diabetes? This could have something to do with it........It sounds to me that you need to be eating small meals about 6 times a day with a ...
Blood Pressure--31 Weeks Pregnant....
Asked by N.J. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2012
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I just had my 32 week OB check up--granted it was with a different doctor than the one I normally see. My regular OB wasn't in this morning and they didn't call me un...
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- Preeclampsia isn't diagnosed without proteinura and two high BP readings (140/90, either number). But any significant increase of BP (30/15) above normal non-pregnant...
- It's a good BP, but is it a good reading FOR YOU? It sounds to me as if the doctor wasn't just taking for granted what a standard reading would mean in general but wha...
- 120/80 is as normal as it gets. You may have had a higher BP when you first got there, but it was normal by the time you were leaving. With my 3rd pregnancy, I had ...
Do You "Sneak" Your 3 Year Old In?
Asked by D.B. from Los Angeles
on August 16, 2011
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We are planning to go to Legoland and Sea World next week, both of which have a "under 3 - free" policy. DD just turned 3 in June. She's average height and weight, b...
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- I think "white lies" depend on the intent... If your child really isn't going to get much out of it and you're going for your family/bigger kids, then I think it's ...
- Nope, never did. As soon as my daughter wasn't free at Disneyland I paid full pop for the annual pass. I only did trips like this when I could afford it and I prefer...
- i say lett her in free stuff at the park is expensive plus she is three they can live hehe lol
4 Year Old Son Having Behavior Problems
Asked by J.T. from Boca Raton
on March 5, 2007
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Does anyone have any suggestions to help me out with my 4 year old son. While picking him up from daycare last week, the teacher told me that he is having behavioral ...
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- Try the book, '1-2-3 Magic!' It works well, if you stick with the method described by the author for disciplining children. It's easy to implement and easy for a 4 y...
- ok...my daughter is almost 5 and has the same troubles at school....the answer is. do a chart with every day on it...for each day where he behaves good you put a stic...
- Get a second opinion after your son goes to the pediatrician if you are not satisfied. This is our right as consumers of insurance. Also, check in local healthfood sto...
Deperate for Help Potty Training a 4 Year Old
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on November 22, 2008
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Hi, my daughter is the most stubborn girl I've ever seen. Potty training has been the longest process with her. My problem is she refuses to have a bowel movement in...
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- Your Daughter is a twin to my granddaughter. She is doing the same thing and is very stubborn. She hides to dump in her pull up. One thing is working and thats putting...
- I have to agree with Rachel. Try to not make a big deal out of it when she goes in her pull-ups. Just clean it up, with no comment. Believe me, I know this is incredib...
- My 4yo son pulled the same thing! Even the "waiting until he's asleep" part. He would also wait for days, too. He's just past that phase and I'll tell you what helped:...
Totally Uncontrollable 3 Year Old Boy
Asked by K.C. from Springfield
on June 13, 2010
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Hello-
My friend's 3 year old son has behavior that is out of control. He is a friendly, loving boy but she can't take him anywhere because he is completely unmanage...
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- Tell your friend (if she seeks advice) to get him in to the pediatrician for his/her advice. The impulsive behavior and significant meltdowns could be markers of ADHD....
- Your friend should talk to her pediatrician and then heed the advice she is given even if it is uncomfortable. Even if he is tall for his age, 50 lbs is not even on...
- Sounds like there are a couple of things going on here. You didn't mention what he eats, but a 3 year old should weight around 30lbs. He is definitely overweight. If ...
My 3 Year Old Son and Food
Asked by D.K. from Los Angeles
on March 29, 2009
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Hello everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to review my request. I'm so frustrated right now because my 3 year old is got to be the pickiest eater in the wo...
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- You're just going to have to be more strong and not just "give in". Kids will NOT let themselves starve, don't worry! Just try again, telling him that he has to eat a ...
- This is tough. All I can say is: DON'T GIVE IN!!! If I were you, I would give him a plate of food. One piece (not enough to fill him up) of one thing that he likes...
- Wow, picky eaters, that is such a common topic. Before you read this, please know that I am a Family Success Coach and you might not like what I have to say. I will sh...
I Am Looking for Some Things to Do for a Active Soon to Be 4 Year Old.
Asked by K.F. from Milwaukee
on August 30, 2006
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My daughter is going to be 4 in October. I think she gets bored during the day with me. I am a stay at home mom batteling kidney disease. I am very tired and have litt...
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- Hi K., Best of luck with your health! Well, I'm an artsy kind of person and I love being creative. What about getting her into taking an instrument where she coul...
- K., I just read your request and I truly feel for you. I have had bladder and kidney problems my whole life, which got significantly worse during pregnancy. I lived w...
- Hi K., I noticed someone said they suggest preschool. My son is in the 4K program and it has done so much for his way of dealing with people and how much he has le...
4-Year-old Seems Obssesed with Food?
Asked by T.A. from Sacramento
on October 16, 2008
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okay, so i will start out by saying that i don't want any nasty e-mails telling me i am going to give my child an eating disorder. i already know this is a touchy subj...
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- You've already gotten a lot of great advice and I have one more thing I didn't see, but maybe I missed. One of the reasons a lot of people (not just kids) are taking ...
- give her food whenever she wants it. however, offer her only low-calorie, healthy snacks when she's hungry between meals. carrot sticks, hummus, celery, oranges, etc...
- Dear T., My, it seems there are so many questions regarding eating recently. I think you should be very glad that your daughter is a good eater. Just make sure that ...
Natural Way to Help ADHD for 4 Year Old
Asked by M.C. from Las Vegas
on September 30, 2008
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My son is 4 years old and was just recently diagnosed with ADHD. My husband and I tried medication for 2 1/2 weeks because he was having a hard time at school and at h...
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- I have a 12 yr. old son that was diagnosed w/ ADHD at age 8 and a 3 yr. old diagnosed w/ autism and after a lot of research found out that their diet has a lot to do w...
- Common to both Autism & ADHD is the negative impact certain foods - esp milk products and glutens - have on children. My mom's best friend works with children with au...
- There are MANY natural remedies that you can try. I personally went with a friend of mine who had ADD and her daughter had ADHD to Robin at Health Hut on Rainbow and ...
