Pregnancy Diarrhea: Toddler
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Diarrhea in Breastfed Infant
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on October 29, 2009
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When my son was 2 weeks old, he began having diarrhea. It went on for a week before my pediatrician finally sent us to a GI specialist who felt it was a protein aller...
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- I'm sorry your little guy is having tummy troubles so soon. I am a pediatric respiratory therapist and this sounds like possible symptoms of cystic fibrosis. Don't loo...
- Has anyone checked him for an impaction? Often times diarhea is a sign of constipation. If he's pushing so hard to give himself a hemrrhoid, it may be that he is cons...
- How on earth can you tell if a breastfed infant has diarrhea? Not being snarky at all, just I have no idea how you would tell. Normal breastfeeding poops look very r...
10 Month Old with BAD Diarrhea PLEASE HELP!!
Asked by C.K. from Fort Myers
on September 25, 2006
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Okay last week I posted that my daughter has a bad diaper rash. That has cleared up for the most part (it is now at least under control) but a day after I went to the ...
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- Are you currently putting cereal in her formula? If not start to do so. My son has the same exact probem she does, except he's alot younger. He's only 3 months but his...
- 1st of all, until the diarrhea slows way down, stop the formula and start giving her Pedialyte immediately to replace the minerals and fluids she's losing. She could ...
- You may want to check with your ped. on this one but if your formula is dairy based you should stop giving her formula until the diarrhea goes away. Dairy is not good...
37 Weeks Pregnant with a Bad Case of Diarrhea
Asked by T.S. from San Francisco
on August 2, 2008
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I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and I have had a case of diarrhea for approximately 1 week or more. No other signs or symptoms. I am curious if anyone else had diar...
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- Hi, I think that can be true that you can have diarrhea before going into labor. Either way, you should drink tons of water because you don't want to have a baby now o...
- Hi Tiffani, maybe this will help you! One thing you don't need at this point is diarrhea!! I do a type of energetic work called the Yuen Method (my instructor's web...
- Hi Tiffany, usually the 'diarrhea' of labor is not on going and is not usually watery, just loose plus most often in conjunction with contractions. I think this is pr...
Has a Cold and Diarrhea
Asked by T.D. from Tucson
on October 28, 2009
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wat can i do to keep a two month old from dehydration when he has bad diaherrea. he also has cold.
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- nurse nurse nurse! no water that young.. I recently got a horrible flu & my 20 mo old got nothing more than a runny nose since she had the immunity from mommas milk =)
- If you breast feed, that would be the best thing to give to your baby. I did give mine some pedilyte, but I make my own since I don't like giving my child aspartame.
- Do not give a 2 month old water! It dilutes their system and flushes out their electrolytes and they can actually die from it. I would ask your pediatrician for a sa...
Postpartum Issues - Diarrhea, Loss of Appetite, Hot Flashes
Asked by M.N. from Atlanta
on January 16, 2009
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My son is six days old, and I am exclusively breast feeding him. Since he was born, I have been having diarrhea, and have had no appetite. I have lost all my pregnan...
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- I had most of the symptoms after my first son was born. Tired, diarrhea, hot flashes. But my appetite did not decrease. I thought I was doing so good loosing my wei...
- I have not had this issue, but if your doctor isn't helpful, and it seems to be connected to breastfeeding, maybe contacting a lactation consultant at La Leche League ...
- Have your Thyroid checked immediately! Sounds like what I had...and a little thyroid medicine will help it right away and you can still breast feed. I exclusively br...
Pregnancy Concerns
Asked by S.S. from Seattle
on September 16, 2008
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I was just curious about having diarhea during pregnancy. Is it bad. Should I go to the doctor and get checked out?
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- I don't want to scare you, however with our 2nd child I started having diarhea almost as soon as I became pregnant. I had it the entire time I was pregnent. The OBGYN ...
- No matter what just give your Doc. a call. I went back and forth during my pregnancy. I was either really stopped up or running to the washroon every 10 min. and havin...
- S., Make sure you stay hydrated and try the BRAT diet for a few days. Banannas Rice Applesauce Toast If you are having difficulties hydrating, try some Gator...
Chronic (5 Years) Diarrhea, Celiac and Crohn's Ruled Out--any Insight?
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on August 19, 2009
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LONG story. Shortest version: Approx. 2 weeks after 1st daughter was born I developed diarrhea; shortly thereafter had what turned out to be 2 gall bladder attacks. ...
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- Lots of options for what this could be. My co-worker had something similar and she was told to take metamucil. I know it's usually for the opposite problem, but it h...
- Make an appointment with the Nutritional Weight and Wellness Center (http://www.weightandwellness.com/) and have a sit-down with a licensed nutritionist. I suspect glu...
- Hello- I have the same issues!! If I have a cup of coffee and something with alot of butter or fat in it( like a muffin etc.) for breakfast I could barely make it hom...
Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 9, 2010
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So I'm sitting here drinking a delicious cup of coffee and I'm remembering when I was pregnant and that someone told me that you cannot drink coffee or eat chocolate w...
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- Many practitioners recommend limiting caffeine to about two servings a day. Some studies have shown a link between high caffeine consumption (6+ servings a day) and m...
- I do not think there is anything wrong with 1-2 cups of coffee/day , the same goes for the occasional glass of wine , you are right you cannot deprive yourself of ever...
- I write for a pregnancy health column and wrote about coffee and pregnancy: http://www.examiner.com/x-29454-Pregnancy-Health-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Pregnancy-Health-101...
Help - My 13 Month Old Has a Bad Diaper Rash!
Asked by A.L. from Norfolk
on February 23, 2008
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My 13 month old daughter developed a sudden diaper rash with two very raw areas that look like popped blisters (approx 2 cm in diameter)right where her bottom cheeks m...
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- I have found triple paste to work magic on bad diaper rashes. It was recommended to me by a dermatologist a few years ago when it was only available by order. You ca...
- I have 3 kids so I've dealt with rashes! Whenever my kids got a rash, I immediately stopped using wipes which I felt made the problem worse and was what caused the cr...
- It sounds like it might be complicated with a yeast infection. Good news is it is a pretty easy fix. Your doctor came prescribe an anti fungal cream which won't hurt...
Good Books on Pregnancy - Suggestions?
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am on the lookout for some good reading material on pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy, and I am not convinced that What To Expect... is the end-all...
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- K., I have read many and my favorite is Your Pregnancy Week by Week. It shows how your body changes every week, answers all your question, has an easy to read format...
- I liked the Baby Book by Dr Sears. I used that with What to Expected and thought it gave me a good balance of thoughts.
- http://www.amazon.com/What-Doctor-About-Childrens-Vaccinations/dp/0446677078 This is something you have to prepare your self for, I wish someone had offered this in...
