Dr. Visits: Infant
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Taking Son to My Doctor's Appointment?
Asked by K.S. from Pittsburgh
on August 4, 2010
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Is there anything wrong with brining my 16 month old son with me to a doctor's appointment? I have an appointment with a dermatologist and would rather not drop him a...
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- Nope - as long as the little ones can sit still and be entertained, go for it.
- I took my then 12 month old to a visit with my PCP just for sinus problems and she kept me waiting in the room for 45 minutes! My daughter got very antsy but did ok c...
- I have done it before. Just keep him in his stroller and give him a snack.
Down After Daughter's Doctor's Appointment
Asked by W.S. from Atlanta
on May 15, 2007
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I just returned from my daughter's 2-year well-child visit with her doctor and I am totally bummed. This is my only child and I know that I am a little over-protective...
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- Hi W., If you dont mind me asking where do you live here in GA. I have had that feeling too with my son who is also 2. However at my appt the nurse asks me if I have ...
- I feel for you. I, too, have shared the same experience..........and it meant enough to me to change pediatricians. My definition of a good pediatrician is one who wil...
- I would be upset, too. My son's doctor is great and will spend as much time in the room with us as we want. If he has to do something that may hurt DS a little (such...
Seeking OB GYN Doctor in the Boynton Beach,FL or Boca Raton, Fl Area.
Asked by D.S. from Boca Raton
on March 7, 2008
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I just recently relocated to FLORIDA and I need an OB GYN Doctor. Any Suggestion?
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- Gail Pezzullo-Burgs in Boca Raton is great. Her office is a little difficult, but she is wonderful. Her telephone number is ###-###-####. Also, in her group is a Dr n...
- Dr. Zeng on Congress just south of Woolbright. ###-###-####. She delivered both my boys and is wonderful! The office staff is very helpful as well!
- Hi D. I relocated recently from NJ and live in Lake Worth. I go to Dr Beil who has an office in Boynton on Boynton Beach Blvd and an office in Boca. She is amazin...
Is It Okay to Take Your Baby to a Doctor's Appointment with You?
Asked by L.B. from New York
on May 3, 2011
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Does anyone do this?
I have a four month old, and besides grandparents, he hasn't had a babysitter yet. And I need to go to the dermatologist, for which I need to ...
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- I bring my babies, my older two son's (who are 5 and 8) and actually brought the little girl I nannied once or twice. I usually bring a DS,for the older boys, or book...
- My youngest is 4 yr an if I can't ge a sitter he goes with me. Neither my dentist or any of my doctors have ever had a problem with him being there.
- I bring my kids EVERYWHERE with me. I rarely leave them with anyone. I have gone to the gyno, ob, er, grocery store, dentist, etc. I think there is no reason to have y...
Should I Make a Doctor's Appointment?
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on December 20, 2010
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My little girl is 5 years old and this morning she threw up once. She was complaining that her stomach hurt and then she threw up once. She doesn't have a fever but sh...
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- Aww... poor baby. Could be flu, nothing docs can do about that. I'd keep her in bed and do the fluids thing and bland food for the day. Could be a 24 hr bug. You...
- Did you take her temp? Ask her what she ate? Of course it's always a good idea to call the doctor but sometimes its other things, so continue to watch her a little lon...
- Just keep an eye on her. Chances are she has a bit of a stomach bug. There's nothing a doctor is going to be able to do for her. You'll probably be exposing her to mor...
Infant 2 Month Immunization Appointment
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on March 20, 2008
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Friday morning I will be taking my infant for his 2 month check-up. At that time he is to receive about 4 immunizations. So far we have had no major problems with our ...
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- All infant immunizations are done without the offending preservative linked to autism today. I think it is a mercury ( thimerisol) derivative. Call your pediatrician a...
- Pray for protection! Chances are your child wil be fine. It would be better if they did not combine so many immunizations together. Asking if you can space out the ...
- M., please read this book before you go, "What Doctors May not tell you about Childhood Vaccinations," written by Stephanie Cave an actual medical doctor who has treat...
Seeking a New OB-GYN Doctor in the Southlake/Grapevine Area
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on July 14, 2011
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New to the area and was wondering if any moms could help me find a great OB-GYN doctor. Thank you! Blessings!
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- Dr. Michael White. He has an office in Keller off of 1709 (across from Tom Thumb) and in Grapevine inside Baylor hospital.
- I just had a new patient appointment with Dr. Kindrick at Women's Integrated Healthcare by Baylor Grapevine and LOVED her! Great office, super short wait time, reall...
- Welcome to the area. I use North Texas Womens Health-Dr. Gagnon.(they have an office in Grapevine and Keller) Check out the website. I saw three OB-GYN's before I foun...
Appointment Cancellation Fee - What Happened
Asked by A.D. from New York
on January 4, 2008
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We missed our pediatrician's appointment. Happened for the first time in my life. We realized two hours later what happened and tried to reschedule to no avail.
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- I agree with Jeanmarie. Speak with the Doctor and find out if anything can be done. He may be willing to stay at the end or beginning of his day to accomodate you. If...
- Not that this is what you wanna hear, but lots of doc's do this. Even your own. I know my doc's have left messages on my machine saying that if we don't give more th...
- A., I am so irritated by your experience! I would have be infuriated!. It's a 'Well-Being' visit, they're crutial. This doctor probably has no clue about any of thi...
First Dentist Appointment
Asked by C.C. from Dayton
on July 17, 2008
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My daughter is 16 months old and has 5 teeth. I was wondering when should I take her in for her first dentist appointment? I have heard so many different things that I...
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- Children dont need to see a dentist until they are two years old just brush her teeth at least once a day to keep the sugars in drinks (formula, breast milk, regular ...
- now will be the perfect time to call the dentist and ask them.Some will tell you now and some will say wait til their a year old.
- I think the "norm" is to take your child to the dentist right around their 3rd birthday ... however, you might want to check with your pediatrician to see what they re...
Schedule a Doctors Appointment?
Asked by A.M. from Des Moines
on November 11, 2006
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My 10 month old recently got over an ear infection. As soon as he was over the infection he got croup (there was an incidence of it at daycare). I read up on it, and b...
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- sounds like he might have bad cold...does he have a fever? if the fever is over 100 you need to call the doc. if not use infant saline nasal drops and a bulb syringe...
- I wouldn't "write it off" as a cold or something... I would call the doctor. That is a definite concern and I agree that if you don't seek medical advice, it could tu...
- The signs of Croup are a barky like cough, like a seal's bark almost, snotty nose and fever. They labor to breath, you see their chests moving hard, yet hardly hear t...
