Visits & Tests: Infant
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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...
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...
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.
N...
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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...
What to Expect at a Midwife Appointment?
Asked by K.H. from Reno
on January 17, 2012
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I am pregnant with baby #3 and we finally have our first appointment next week! I am so excited but I have never been to a midwife. We chose to see one because I wan...
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- My doctor's office has a nurse midwife on staff and I LOVE her! The practice is very "old fashioned" which is why we liked them to start out with and the fact that th...
- Good midwives take a lot of time and really listen to you. They don't do as much intervention but still access labs and ultrasounds. I had my first with midwives and h...
- I was high risk.... so I went through a high risk group (team of OBs & CN Midwives). Urine test at the beginning of every apt. 30-45 minute appt slots. They had a...
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...
Should I Go to the ER or Wait Till My Next Dr Appointment?
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on August 14, 2010
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I am about 7 and a half months pregnant.
I have been having on and off pain in my lower abdomen. It started off just being pain in my lower right abdomen whenever ...
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- i think you are just fine honey! :) this is probably just normal streching and ligaments and stuff from the pregnancy. you can for sure ask at your next appointment, ...
- ASAP!!!!!!! on the ER room!!! but it could also mean BRAXTON HICKS!!! false contractions, but to be on the safe side you should go to the ER!!!!!!!!!!! and congradz o...
- I would call your OB (on call number) and explain the pain and see what he/she says , the pain and the area in which you are having it could be your appendix , better ...
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...
Doctor Recommendations
Asked by S. from Detroit
on January 26, 2009
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I am looking for new doctors for both me and my kids. I live in the Troy area very near to Troy Beaumont and not far from Crittenton. I know that doctors are very bus...
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- S., I love my Drs. My pediatrician is Michael Williams. His office is in the Well Pointe Building, right in front of Troy Beaumont. He always listens, and I neve...
- We have a couple of wonderful doctors at The Family Practice on Barclay Circle in Rochester Hill....it's just off Rochester Road but the movie theatre and the Target M...
- HI S., It took me a long time to find a doctor a really liked, but I did find one that is really good and he does listen. He is conservative, but with your best medic...
When Should I Call the Doctor?
Asked by D.P. from Raleigh
on January 26, 2009
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Hi moms,
Here's my situation- I am on day 41 of my cycle, with no period yet. Since I had my IUD removed, my cycle has been pretty regular- around 35 days give or tak...
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- As long as you are taking your prenatal vitamins each day you are okay. That is all they will really tell you even when you call, and say to wait until you are 7 week...
- Then by all means make the appt so you will start. Lets see, this has happened just since you have had it removed? Maybe your body is trying to adjust. At least g...
- Every once and a while even the most regular women are just late. Still, I would wait a few days and take another test. make sure to do it in the morning when the ...
VBAC Doctor
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on August 11, 2009
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So I'm 9 weeks pregnant with Kidlet #2. My first was a c-section and I'm really against having another one, unless absolutely necessary. Now I've been having a VERY ...
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- Hi A., Sorry, but I wasn't able to read you full request but just thought to mention my midwife who is amazing. I will be considered highrisk soon when I am pregnant...
- Hi! I don't know what part of town you live in but I had the BEST doctor in the entire world and had a VBAC. His name is Dr Douglas MacFarlane (sp?) and his practice i...
- A.- I had a vbac w/my 2nd. My doctor is Dr. Brenden Mitchell w/Women's Care. They have an office in Shawnee Mission and Overland Park. He let me decide what I want...
