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Thalassemia
... a mild anemia and will have to take a vitamin to keep her iron levels up. .... to regular/iron deficiency anemia too which is easily corrected with iron ...
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- *I* have thalassemia and so does my mom. we have the "minor" type, which basically means that some of our cells are wonky and that can make results from blood tests l...
- T., What a great response you got from Tara! Isn't it great we have a place like this to get the support we need to put things back into perspective. How awesome!...
- is this because of her newborn screening result? or something they saw on blood work? If so they are doing further tests because it is possible she is just a carrier o...
Seeking Advice to Boost My Toddlers Iron Intake
I am very anemic myself. Iron supplements are very damaging to the ..... I got this off of a website meant specifically for people with iron deficiency. ...
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- Try feeding her Cream of Wheat, it has tons of iron and its pretty kid friendly
- There is something called "Poly-Vitamin" drops, WITH iron. It is a prescription from the Pediatrician. Both my children took this, and my son still takes it. Has y...
- Shredded wheat! our pediatrician recommended that for our daughter. I hope your little one can take it, if not, maybe crush it in rice cereal or something.. It worke...
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 ...
Breastfeeding Mom Experiencing Dizziness Since Delivery
Manganese deficiency can cause dizzyness, and ear noise. Anemia can as well. Slowfe is an over the counter iron supplement, but excess iron can cause ...
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- I am a breastfeeding mom who experiences the same thing and I delivered my second child 11 weeks ago. I spoke with my doctor about it and she advised me that this dizz...
- HI B.! Congratulations on motherhood! I began having episodes of vertigo at the end of my pregnancy with my youngest. My vertigo was to the point of vomiting, t...
- I had something similar. It turned out I was anemic and needed to be put on an iron supplement in addition to my prenatals. Sounds like you should have some bloodwork.
My 19Month Old Son Is Having Diarea for Three Weeks.
Iron-deficiency, anemia, Skin rashes, Allergies, Colic in infants. Osteoporosis, Increased tooth decay, Arthritis, Growth problems in children Heart disease ...
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- has he/she had milk before? if yes, i kind of doubt it's milk. you can always go a few days without giving milk and see what happens but i'd think maybe something else...
- I would call your ped & see what they recommened
- My son has a very similar problem. Most likely it's lactose intolerence, because if he was allergic, the skim would still bother him. Try giving him lactaid before d...
( Toddlers Milk Intake) Also Crib Angled Sponge Things/in-law Crisis
Sep 5, 2009 ... them eat less foodbecause they are filling up on milk and it puts them at risk for Iron Deficiency Anemia Your child is old enough where ...
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- I can understand your frustration on this one. In terms of the "spongie thing" I think you could take it out whenever you want - unless you are using it for a medical...
- I just read an article on milk intake in Parentign magazine. they say 32 oz is too much for any child. 16 to 24 oz is plenty. http://www.parenting.com/article/Tod...
- I agree with you. If you want your child to gain weight she should take in more food calories, not fluid calories. Too much milk intake will make them eat less food (b...
Multi-Vitamins And Milk for a 1 Year Old
Trust your pediatrician, but if you are worried they can do an anemia test. I've seen similar articles regarding iron deficiency and maybe those children ...
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- Hi J. , Being a new parent is awesome and I read your words with care . Please consult with your doctor about iron concerns as we regular people are really clueless a...
- Congratulations on your baby and Happy Birthday to him! I have 4 children - My oldest 3 were all put on whole milk before their first birthdays, thanks to my mom be...
- The one thing I would add to the other responses is make sure the fruits and veges are organic. I have friends in the permaculture world who have explained to me that...
I Am Pregnant, Cold All the Time and Have Low Blood Pressure
If you turn out to have iron-deficiency anemia (which is not uncommon during pregnancy d/t increased daily iron requirements), I would recommend you try ...
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- Hi J., I'm always cold too. What I do is always keep my feet covered. I don't know if you walk bare foot or not. Try wearing socks all the time because the coldn...
- It is really important that you check to see if you are anemic. Make sure you are taking your prenatal vitamins and drink hot liquids frequently. There is a simple te...
- i don't know if i had low blood pressure but i was always cold for about the first 6 or 7 months of my 3 pregnancies. did your doc say anything about iron suppliments...
Closed Tear Ducts in Newborns
Oct 26, 2009 ... son was slightly anemic she said my body was aware of my sons slight iron deficiency and the breastmilk automatically was taking my iron ...
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- Hi M., Although my kids are grown now, I do seem to recall this happening with one of my sons. Breast milk contains important antibodies, and I believe I used breas...
- Yes, very much. It truly works, although I never "squirted" my milk, I let it drip right onto the closed eye and let it sit for a minute. It's easy, cuz you're not s...
- Breastmilk in the eye is the best way to go and it will clear up. My son's would get crusty off and on during his first year and it eventually just cleared up. The w...
My Husband Hates My Post-baby Weight
I would add talking to your doctor about being tired, too, as that may be something simple, like iron deficiency (anemia is NOT a girl's best friend!) ...
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- B., There's a brand new way to lose fat, not muscle without a whole lot of extra effort like exercise and you still get to eat food. Email me personally and I will s...
- Can I give you a little tough love here? JUST DO IT. STOP WHINING AND DO IT. I made exercise a priority during and after my pregnancy. I walked 3 miles a day e...
- I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but if a man decides to have a baby with you than he has to accept all of you. I am on my 3rd kid in 4 yrs I still have not los...
