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34 Weeks Pregnant and Always Thirsty
What I learned is that this is a side effect from an iron deficiency. Unfortunately I found out near the end of my pregnancy, so did not have time to take ...
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- I was sooooooooothirsty during the end of both of my pregnancys. I pretty much got up every 45 minutes at night to pee and then guzzle more water. After my first birth...
- I remember being very thirsty my last trimesters with both pregnancies with my second I chose Gatorade over water because I felt a better thirst quench with that. ...
- Sounds like you know your body and you should do what you feel. I like to be prepared just in case. Good luck-
Help W/ Splitting, Thin Nails!
Only very rarely are internal disease or vitamin deficiencies the reason (iron deficiency is the most common). One tip is that if the fingernails split, ...
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- Dag, it sounds like you are really working on them with the Fortified nail polish and all. Mine are like that too. The only thing that helped me, I don't know if you...
- Try taking Jelatin capsules. They help grow stronger nails from the inside out. I use an Avon clear coat to keep mine looking shiny, but I have really strong nails wit...
- L., I am a licensed nail tech and I believe you have the following. I am NOT a doctor and would need to see your nails personally to recommend the better solution for...
Milk Advice
The reason for waiting this long: studies have shown that at earlier ages, there is a higher occurrence of iron deficiency after milk is introduced. ...
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- Please don't consider doing that to your baby's delicate intestinal tract. You will both regret it!
- I did not breast feed, but I did start mixing formula & whole milk before my girls were one. Their now 8 &6 with no problems with weight or allergize. Good Luck J.
- Goat's milk is the closest thing to breast milk and is easier to digest. My Dr. recommended goats milk for my daughter at 4 months when we realized she had issues di...
How Much Whole Milk Should a 14 Month Old Have?
More than 24 ounces puts them at risk for iron deficiency. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- My pediatrician recommended 16-20 oz. of milk per day. You're not that far over, so it's probably fine but I did read that if little ones get too much calcium, it can ...
- Hi J., I think the amount of milk that you are giving your son is fine. My ped told me at the 1 yr check up that my daughter should have at least 16 oz of whole m...
- Hi J.. I'm a mother of a 14 month old girl and I'm still giving her 3 8oz bottles as well. Our pedi said to eventually try to replace the bottles with a sippy cup. She...
Endoscopy Procedure
He has elevated platelets, iron deficiency and vitamin D deficiency, and very slow weight gain-- despite eating more than some adults. ...
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- Hi Jennifer, Is it an upper or lower endoscopy? My daughter has had several lower endoscopies, she is 9 years old now. But her first one was at 10 months. They will...
- Well, my son wasn't an infant when this was done. He actually had two upper endoscopies. When he was a freshman and when he was a sophmore in high school (if my mind s...
- My son never went through this, but I have worked in a hospital for over 13 years. How often has your doctor done this procedure? This is a very sensitive procedure. T...
Vitamins
We just started our 17-month-old on a multi-vitamin with iron because he was eating dirt (a sign of iron deficiency). We're using Enfamil Poly-Vi-Sol liquid ...
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- There is a multi-vitamin that is a gummy vitamin and both Walmart and Target sell them. Kids LOVE them and they are good for them too!
- I know how frustrating it is to have sich children but they really need illness to build their immune systems. I am including a couple of links below. By all means...
- Hi M.. I have a 5 year old little boy. I give him the Flinston Gummies. He loves them. Its just like a gummie life savor but in the shape of flinston characters. Th...
Painful Constipation During Pregnancy
Sep 21, 2009 ... Is there an anemia concern; is she taking an iron supplement? Ferrous sulphate is commonly prescribed to prevent and correct iron deficiency ...
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- All advice given here is already great, so I will keep myself short. She should ask her doctor to change the prenatals which sure cause constipation. never forget that...
- Metamucil 2x per day and lots and lots of water! I can't tell you enough how well this stuff works! Much better than a drug because it is a natural thing.
- There is an all natural tea bag called "Smooth Move". Believe me, it works wonders! It has a licorace taste/smell... but if you can endure the smell & taste... it wo...
Still Bleeding After 3 Months
Iron deficiency can show up in the form of weakness and fatigue (hard to distinguish from being a new mom!), and, more specifically, pale or even bluish or ...
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- I didn't have the bleeding, but I love my Minera IUD.
- I would say that doesn't sound normal. I would request as many tests as you can and maybe get another doctor's opinion if you can.
- I was in the same situation as you after the birth of my last child, who just turned five. After giving birth to him I bleed for a year straight, everyday. I kept goin...
How to Make a 16 Mon Girl Want to Ear/ Drink More
Nov 9, 2009 ... Problems swallowing , or choking on food, can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia or magnesium deficiency. 1 mom found this helpful ...
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- I had the same problem with mine. I took her to her ped and he gave me a referal to a nutritionist (covered by ins) and when I took her to the nutritionist, she presc...
- Dear J., I understand your stress, but being so ntent to change your child into what she is not sounds like too much pressure on both of you. She is what she is,...
- Hi J.. BTDT with one of my little ones and still fighting it with my two teens. Smoothies are great but make them with Pediasure, powdered milk, and almond butter an...
How Much Milk Does a 16 Month Old Need?
Another big problem is that toddlers who drink too much milk are often at risk for iron deficiency anemia. This is usually because milk doesn't have any ...
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- That is to much milk for 16 months.You should offer water and is it whole milk they are drinking? Water is better especially before bed. Going to bed with a bottle can...
- i want to say it's about 16oz of milk they need a day. my kids are HUGE mild drinkers. i've never given them a full cup or bottle because of this bc it cuts down on wh...
- Wow, that's a lot of milk! They're still pooping, lol? My son (18 mos) went thru a period around 12-13 mos when we first switched over where if we gave him too much ...
