Preventative Care
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10 Hour Flight, Dr. Recommended Baby Asprin
Asked by M.W. from Seattle
on December 18, 2009
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Hi all,
I have a pregnant co-worker and she's feeling a little unsure about some advice her doc gave her. I thought I'd pose the question for her.
My coworker i...
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- I am actually an Obstetrician myself and I took very long flights during both of my pregnancies. Both times I took a daily baby aspirin. The first time I was 12 weeks ...
- I have not heard that one should not take aspirin while pregnant. I think it's acetominophen that might be a problem. I don't know, actually. I'd google aspirin pre...
- M., I am a parent coach and very knowledgeable about pregancy and baby questions. I agree with your friend's doctor. Baby aspirin will help prevent blood clots, w...
Too Young for Tubes?
Asked by M.H. from Grand Rapids
on December 28, 2009
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My daughter is almost 7 months old and is on her 3rd ear infection. I am sure she will eventually need tubes in her ears. My 4 year old daughter didn't get tubes unt...
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- my son from june 2008-feb2009 he was having an ear infection once to twice a month. they put tubes in his ears when he was just over 18 months. they made a world of di...
- My oldest, now 26, had tubes in when he was in either kindergarten or first grade. It was, at that time, the right time. I wasn't aware there was an age limit or ide...
- Give a chiropractor a try. A friend of mine tried that with her little one. Just a couple of visits and tubes were never needed. Good Luck!
Could It Be Hearing Loss?
Asked by E.M. from San Antonio
on July 8, 2009
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My daughter now 7yrs old had a physical exam yesterday. She did fine except she was not able to hear from her left ear. The Doctor noticed that her ear had a lot of ...
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- My youngest failed her annual hearing test at the pediatrician. FYI Two months earlier she had had an ear infection, she also suffers from seasonal allergies and swims...
- We had a comprehensive hearing test a few months ago at the Texas ENT location on 290 / Huffmeister. The staff is helpful and the doctors are great.
- I would get a Cat scan, but that's just because of family medical history. Might just be fluid. My daughter had so much fluid in her ears that we didn't know of until ...
Need Eco-friendly Pest Control
Asked by T.L. from Phoenix
on April 22, 2008
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Does anyone have any experience with organic pest control? I need to rid our house of a few pests but worry about the chemicals effects on our children and dog. Any re...
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- Hi T., "Lady Bug" natural pest control is awesome! You can get their info (along w/ some other resources) on my website: http://healthyhabits.ws/services.htm#arizo...
- We use the company All Guard Pest Control. They said the chemical they use comes from a flower, but doesn't harm pets or children.
- LAdybug pest control. It's on here on mama source
Teeth Brushing for 2 Year Old
Asked by T.S. from Austin
on April 29, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
My son is two years old and I have been brushing his teeth for several months now. Just recently he has been wanting to do it himself, which is fine with ...
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- Let him do it, because later he will refuse to do it altogether. Say to him, ok you can do it and then it will be mommy's turn. So after he does it and gets the sat...
- I'm dealing with the same thing! My 2 year old won't let me have anything to do with her teeth. I've tried an electric toothbrush. That worked for about 2 nights. I...
- I am having the same issue - let me know what responses you get. And good luck!
Giving a Toddler Medicine?? How Do You Do It!
Asked by C.D. from Boston
on October 28, 2008
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My son, 16 months old) is on antibiotics right now but he doesn't like the taste so he clams up when I go to give it to him (it's a syringe dropper). How do you give m...
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- As a pharmacist I can't recommend mixing the medicine in any food or drink because the child will either not finish the whole thing or next time won't even look at the...
- Hi C., I went through this with my daughter. It was terrible! What ended up working was adding the medicine to a cup of pudding (chocolate seemed to mask the taste ...
- C.: As a mom and a nurse that has worked in pediatrics, here is what I have done: Plan A: My daughter has to take medicine for asthma every day. She is 2 and we...
Dairy
Asked by M.G. from New York
on June 30, 2008
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i've been told by two sources to keep dairy out of my baby's diet, due to allergies, ear infections and throat illnesses... has anyone heard about this? if so, are soy...
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- Pasteurized, homogenized cow's milk dairy from cows that ate who-knows-what does contribute to allergies, infections, and mucous problems for many people. You are a l...
- I was always told by our doc that cheese and yogurt are ok after 9 months and milk (whatever kind you choose)after 12 months.There is a lot of opinions now about milk...
- dairy, not the case, my son weaned himself at 8 mos and was on dairy ever since. He's healthy, happy and boy is he growing with no allergies in sight. granted the...
Anyone Had Progesterone Issues?
Asked by E.E. from Omaha
on January 4, 2008
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My husband and I have been trying since July to get pregnant. We have one healthy almost three year old, then in March of 06 we had a first trimester miscarriage and ...
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- My good friend was in the same boat. She lost her baby boy at 12 weeks gestation. AFter a year of trying again, she suspected progesterone. She was frustrated that...
- I had three miscarriages before my first son and they finally put me on progeserone suppositories and that seemed to be the factor that helped. I didn't like it much ...
- I had low progestrone issues with all three of my pregnancies. I lost my first one before we realized I had an issue. The 2nd time I got pregnant my dr. put me on prog...
Versed Med for Dental Work
Asked by K.A. from San Francisco
on February 4, 2009
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Hi, my 2 yr old son's pedi dentist is recommending he be sedated for 1.5 hours to put a crown on his 2 top front teeth because my son does not want to open his mouth. ...
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- My son was sedated (yes very expensive and insurance didn't cover that part), but from my understanding of the other options - they are cheaper - but not all kids reac...
- Versed doesn't actually put you to sleep, it just makes you not remember. It is harmless but might not work if he is adamant about not getting his teeth looked at sinc...
- Hi- I have a 2 year old who needed dental work. I noticed that her cavities started forming at 15 months. I went to 2 different pediatric dentists who wanted to IV ...
When Did You Take Your Baby to the Dentist for the First Time?
Asked by A.G. from Albuquerque
on April 15, 2011
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So my daughter has two bottom teeth poking thru (yeah!) Do i need to start thinking about a trip to the dentist now that she has teeth? Or is there a certain age?
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- My Ped. dentist says that around a year is a good time to start.
- I started taking her for regular exams and cleanings at age 2 and she goes every 6 months.
- I am with Tori - We didn't take ours to their first visit until they were about 3.5, and they have wonderful, beautifully healthy teeth and are not afraid of the denti...
