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Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on October 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am freaking out and need some advice.....I am a teacher in a school who has AT LEAST 2 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. My issue is I am 7 months pregnant,...
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- I would not get it. I am pregnant too and opted to not to get it. There are not enough studies done to know the effects on a fetus. Do the usuall to prevent... Wash...
- Wayne county started vaccinating high risk groups on Friday, but it looks like you may live in Oakland county? I read this article yesterday -- I don't know if it wil...
- Hi H.---Please don't worry yourself too much, as that will actually challenge your immune system. I would go to www.nvic.org to learn more about the risks, both o...
Cold Medicines While Pregnant
Asked by S.S. from Lansing
on December 30, 2008
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I just called my doctor about what I can take while sick and pregnant. I've gotten so many different answers from people that I'm not sure who I beleive. My girlfrie...
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- You can take Sudafed (or the equivalent). You can also take Benedryl. If the cough syrup says DM - don't take it. Essentially, you want to stay away from certain an...
- DONT LISTEN TO US. Call your OB office and ask them. ONLY they can assess your medical history and give you good advice. I was told Psudeophed would be okay for me, bu...
- Because you are early in your pregnancy.. the best drug for you is no drugs at all. If you are absolutely miserabe and you cant sleep then you might need to take so...
Advice PLEASE About My Sick Little Guy!
Asked by J.C. from Indianapolis
on December 16, 2006
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My son who will be 3 at the end of the month has been sick. He has had a fever,nasty dry cough,runny nose. I have been giving him triaminic for the cough and tylenol f...
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- has he eaten anything different lately? could be food poisoning. but sounds to me like he's got the stomach virus that is going around. my hubby had it and it was j...
- My suggestion would be to try to get a stool sample and if he vomits again, a vomit sample with these dark veiny things and take him to the emergency room. I would thi...
- Hi J. My son went through something similiar and come to find out it was just a little bug. The best thing I found for him that he liked was jello water and pediasur...
Guilt over Son's Premature Birth
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like...
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- I think any time anything happens like this, we second guess ourselves. You trusted in the medical professionals, whose job it is to know and test and follow up. Y...
- Honestly, this could be me writing this story! I was "leaking" for a few weeks but remembered my friend telling me that it was normal to lose control of your bladder ...
- You have a healthy baby. You did the best you could with the information you had. There's no use dwelling on the past, only on the future and it sounds like your littl...
Shopping
Asked by K.M. from Detroit
on September 12, 2010
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I am curious to know. We are tight on a budget and we usually don't have much left after bills and grocery shopping each week. So has anyone compaired between Kroger a...
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- I found Wal-Mart to be overall cheaper, and their own brands of items are often very good, so it's easier to buy generic at Wal-Mart. However, Kroger doubles coupons ...
- Funny, I have found for the things that I buy, Kroger is cheaper. I like to buy Kroger brand . But I live in Kroger country (Texas), so maybe it makes a difference. ...
- Actually we did an experiment with this and Wal-Mart came out to be cheaper. But like everyone else said definately watch the sales cause Kroger has good deals sometim...
Antibacterial Hand Soap?
Asked by A.!. from Detroit
on August 15, 2011
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Mama's I read over the weekend that the anitbacterial soap maybe harmful to my family. Have you heard of this and what does your family use to wash thier hands with at...
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- We use hand soap but not antibacterial. I do use hand sanitizer for all of us after we leave a store and get in the van but that is the only time. My kids are never ...
- We use regular soap to wash away dirt and regular germs.
- i agree with all the ladies regarding not over-using antibacterial ANYthing. plus, what's the point in killing the germs, if you're just going to wash them off? soap a...
Help with My Daughter's Anxiety...
Asked by K.W. from Detroit
on October 14, 2009
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Hi Mom's I have a question about my daughter, she is 9 and she has this issue that has been going on since just before I had my son who is almost 5. A little history,...
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- Have you considered homeschooling her for a year or two until she learns to deal with her anxiety a little better? I understand homeschooling can be a huge commitment ...
- Hi K., First off, you need to relax and give off a sense of what is bothering her is not really that bad. If you get worked up about it she will sense it and feed i...
- call your ped and ask them about giving her valerian root. its a supplement you can get at gnc or even meijer. its used for anxiety and sleeping issues.
Boosting Immune System
Asked by H.G. from Phoenix
on October 21, 2010
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Hi mamas! Need sum help. My 3 yr old angel is constantly getting sick. Ranges from a snotty nose 2 strep and I was wondering if there is anything I can give her 2 help...
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- Vitamin D3 (we also buy the children's gummies at Target). Multivitamin Plenty of sleep Lots of handwashing - especially before eating or after being out in public....
- vitamin C and D.
- Vitamin D 3 ...much more than what is in standard vitamins. (Regular recommendations are way too low...Canada is ahead of us on this one...lokk to their raised recomm...
Is It Just Me?
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on September 12, 2008
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Ok, I feel a little ridiculous with this question, but it's really bothering me so I hope someone out there can give me some insight as to what's going on with my body...
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- I was having some of the same symptoms and found that it was due to a lack of "good bacteria" in my system. Antibiotics deplete our bodies of the good bacteria we nee...
- sounds to me like you could be having an issue with your blood sugar, your doctor will be able to run the appropriate tests for you. good luck.
- I'd be interested in knowing the results of the doc visit. Otherwise it sounds like a pregnancy, even tho it's unexpected. Or maybe it's just your body readjusting.
Vomiting Infant
Asked by K. from Indianapolis
on August 27, 2006
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Hello everyone. I have a newborn son who just turned three weeks on Friday. I have not had any problems with him eating (I'm breastfeeding) or with anything coming bac...
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- K.- I would definately take him to the doctor if you believe he's holding down such little food. I can tell you though that with the experiences I have had with suc...
- It sounds like your child is having a reaction to the breast milk. Some children do not reject it at first, but after a few weeks, the infant's body seems to (for what...
- My daughter started this at about 4 weeks old and was fine when she came home as well. After nearly 3 months of fighting with doctors and my daughter only sleeping for...
