Preventative Care
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In Hospital with Mastitis- Do I Wean?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on November 7, 2010
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This is my 3rd day in the hospital for a severe mastitis infection. The first two days, I kept my 5-month-old with me so she could nurse. But my milk dried up tempor...
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- I had to wean my son early (not by choice, for his health), and he did not l like formula at first. I had lots of milk in the freezer, so we mixed the two. We starte...
- I too am a Bfing mom who is currently weaning. I too have three kids. I can tell you this, I think some people just have a milk supply that is in overdrive. I h...
- I don't have much in the way of advice, but just wanted to say I feel for you. You're in the hospital which is no fun, and away from your family and little one, and y...
Alternative Delivery, Bethany Center Vs. Hospital
Asked by T.N. from Phoenix
on October 27, 2006
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I delivered my son at a hospital and it was an overall positive, uncomplicated experience. The only bad thing was I tore and it hurt for several months, especially dur...
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- Scottsdale Osborn was good for us. They have hot tubs available, will let you use whatever you feel will help. The birthing ball or whatever. They have you fill out ...
- My sister delivered there and had a great experience. I tried and was treated very rudely to the point of not getting phone calls returned when I had questions. I fi...
- T., Congratulations on your pregnancy. I have delivered three of my four children with Betthany womens healthcare. Their birth center is great! I delivered one o...
Influenza -- 2 Questions
Asked by K.D. from Denver
on March 8, 2009
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My 5 yo has Influenza Type B, confirmed by a culture. So that raises two questions. The doctor told me he was probably okay to be around others come Monday. He's st...
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- K. We gave one of our son's the shot and luckily he didn't get sick this year. However we did start taking VEMMA which is a vitamin, mineral and antioxidant liquid...
- just a comment on a response here- you can request flu shots without thimerosol. at boulder med center (in CO) i'm pretty sure all pediatric offices automatically ord...
- Looks like you've got the vaccination question answered - good choice by the way. As for your 5 yr old, if he has a fever he is contagious. Once the fever goes away,...
What Could Be Causing 10-Month Old to Have Congestion/runny Nose So Often?
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on January 22, 2009
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My almost 10 month old son has yet ANOTHER round of congestion/runny nose. I would say about 60-70% of the time since he was born he's had this congestion/runny nose t...
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- My oldest daughter was this way her first 2yrs of life. We were at the Drs office at least every 2-3 weeks...it was crazy! She did have constant ear infections, upper ...
- I would get a second opinion from another doctor. True, babies can get a lot of colds and that could be the reason for all the frequent congestion and runny nose, but...
- I agree with the advice already given about checking out possible allergens in the home. Q: Are you nursing? When I was nursing my boys, I wish I had made the conn...
How to Fix Play-Doh
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on July 7, 2008
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Apparently, I've been neglecting the care of my son's Play-Doh and it's all dried out and crumbly. Is there any way to "fix" it without having to buy new stuff at the...
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- I believe there's a Play-Doh recipe somewhere.... Try either www.marthastewart.com or surf the net. Sometimes there's clearance items of Play-doh at Wal-mart or T...
- I don't know how to fix it either. Here is another recipe if you want to make it: Heat 2 T. oil. Mix together 1 C. Flour, 1/2 C. non-iodized salt, 2 t. cream of t...
- I pretty much think it ruined. But have you tried a lil bi of water and roll it around to see if that works.
Suggestions for Combatting Roaches and Bedbugs!
Asked by A.M. from Atlanta
on November 23, 2008
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My 80 year old parents live in northern VA. My dad requires nearly 24-hour paid live-in care. Mom takes care of him and still works part-time. They are combatting b...
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- combine equal parts bleach and equal parts lysol. Wipe and spray with this. Within a week or 2 you should see results. Be agressive with the spray. Make sure you get y...
- I got roaches once. Combat gel worked for me. Good luck D.
- As far as bedbugs the best you can do is mattress covers designed to protect against bedbugs and mites. The roaches are prevelent whereever there is a supply of water...
Do You Support Healthcare for All Californians?
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on August 14, 2011
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I know many of us stay at home moms are going through life without health coverage. Has anyone singed the petition for "Health care for all" ? My husband works for a...
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- People who deserve FREE healthcare: Indigent people Children Elderly Troops that are hurt; physically or mentally People who do NOT deserve free healthcare: ...
- There's no reason why we all can't have health care except all the people who make money on the wasting that goes on right now will fight big time to keep things just ...
- I definitely think it is a bad idea. My husband and I are barely getting by with what he makes and we can still afford to pay our own coverage. I don't think I, or any...
Meds for Preventing Asthma Attacks
Asked by T.O. from Oklahoma City
on September 16, 2007
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My son has always had asthma but it has never been real bad. Pretty much we could manage it with just his albuterol inhaler. He is 15 and a half and very active in spo...
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- I have several friends with children that suffered greatly with Asthma. Their children were soooo sick, until they switched their home over to safer products that wer...
- I'd ask your ped about Singulair. My son is only 4 but has had asthmatic reactions due to allergies. We were having to use the albuterol treatments sometimes 3 times...
- I was just going to say the same as the others, he needs to be on a preventive inhaler as well. My son is on Advair for the preventive and it is working wonderfully! ...
Pet Health
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on October 21, 2008
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After spending another $100 at the vet yesterday on shots and health check ect. I started wondering - How many of you get your pets all the recomended shots all the ti...
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- I get my dogs their shots once a year. WE go to a place in Denton where they are low cost. It was $40 total to get both my dogs the parvo, rabies, and the other one ...
- My husband is a Vet. and I can tell you that you need to take them in every year. Always get heartworm prevenative because if they get them they are very expensive to...
- I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. I take the dogs every year and now that 2 are over 10 our vet does not recommned annual shots for older dogs. My 2 older dogs (11 & 15) hav...
Will You Benefit Directly?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on January 26, 2011
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Will you or your family benefit directly from the new health care initiatives?
Do you have college aged kids who can keep their coverage?
Will you finally get insu...
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- Hi D., yes, I MAY benefit directly by a socialist syle national halth plan. It depends..... if I am legally required to buy quality health insurance for which the pre...
- I have one child with a rare and exspensive to treat medical condition. So my answer is...maybe. Currently, it's a non-issue for us either way; I have good insuran...
- My boyfriend will benefit when the new, lower cost options come into place. It would be nice to actually send him to a doctor when he gets sick. I do want to com...
