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Seeking Vanderbilt Pediatrician
Asked by J.D. from Nashville
on July 19, 2006
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I am looking for an excellent pediatrician that is associated with Vanderbilt (because of my husbands insurance). If anyone knows of any, I would greatly appreciate a...
Mid Wife Needed
Asked by N.M. from Nashville
on February 25, 2007
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I recently found out that I am pregnant and would like to have my baby naturally, but I am on Tenncare. I heard that Vanderbilt has an excellent midwifery program, but...
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- N., My daughter is just 10 weeks. She was delivered at VUMC by a midwife. We love the Vandy nurse midwifes and plan to use them again tn the future. I saw Susan Lewis...
- N., I had my baby with the vanderbilt midwives and tenncare paid for every penny. The only drawback was that the CNM(certified nurse midwife) has to adhere to more of...
- Hi N., I go to the Vanderbilt Midwives and they are great! YES! They do take Tenncare (VHP and bluecross) I am also pregnant but I went to them for my son as well. ...
Seeking Moms with Children Who Have Cerebral Palsy or Hydrocephilus
Asked by D.A. from Johnson City
on October 19, 2006
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would like to meet moms in a similar situation to mine, my five year old son has severe cerebral palsy, hydrocephilus and other problems, from being born premature. I ...
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- hi im W. i have my nephew ha has cp,his name is brandon he is 9yrs, he was born a normal child, at three and half months he caught R.S.V. he was in the hospital for 41...
- Hi D. I am a 27yr old stay at home mom my son has cp and i just found out he might have autism my son is very special to me and i have a 2 year old daughter and 2 step...
- Hi D.. While my son does not have cerebral palsy, he was born with some other birth defects. He looks OK on the outside, but from the time was born he's had this hor...
Seeking Moms Who Have Children on Medication from Having Seizures
Asked by J.K. from Greensboro
on December 6, 2008
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I have a 10 yr. old daughter who has had 2 seizures. She had an EEG done and it was abnormal. Because of this her doctor suggested she be on medication. Her father do...
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- This is tricky, because a seizure disorder is nothing to take lightly(as I am sure you are not), but at the same time, the rush to medicate can sometimes be the doctor...
- I have had seizures most of my life; and when I was young was put on medication that I could not handle, what made me painless made me brainless it was never adjusted ...
- Hi my name is S. I am a mom of a 10 year old boy and an 8 year old girl. When I was 10 I found out I had epilepsy I have been on medication for it every since. I have ...
Moving to Metro area--Where Should We Live?
Asked by A.W. from Nashville
on November 26, 2007
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Job opportunity has cropped up and things are moving too quickly for my comfort. However, we need to find someplace to live on the fly. I'd be working in the Vanderb...
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- I work in the Vanderbilt area off of West End. I'm a native of Nashville and I have lived in many apartments/condos in the area. My favorite apartments are Legacy Hi...
- Try the Hendersonville (37075) or Goodlettsville (37072)area. Lots of Vanderbilt employees in the area! Great schools, parks, family activities, etc. Both areas are...
- We also had to move quickly because of a job. We settled on Sylvan Park. It is pretty close to Vanderbilt and the houses, while still pricey, are not as expensive as...
Bedwetting
Asked by L.H. from Nashville
on September 12, 2008
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My 10-year old still wets the bed. Any suggestions? I have tried limiting his fluid intake after 7:00. He sleeps so soundly that he just doesn't wake up. He wants t...
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- From what I understand in time they do grow out of it-I know it is a huge worry and concern. There are many people that I know now who are very successful who were al...
- Hi L. I can respond with many, many suggestions all of which did not work for our 8 year old son. So after struggling with limiting water, sleep apnea issues, pill...
- Hi L.. Mine still did at 10 yrs. too. I think its just a medical problem that takes them longer to learn. My son's doc put him on a prescription for this. It's a n...
Adenoids/Tonsils Removed
Asked by S.M. from Nashville
on October 19, 2006
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My son, Emerson, is 14 months old and having his enlarged adenoids and tonsils removed on Tuesday the 24th. The surgery is being performed by Dr. Werkhaven at Vanderb...
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- It will go just fine. My daughter had the same procedure done when she was 2 with Dr. Werkhaven also. He is a wonderful physician! You are in good hands. Within a mat...
- my daughter, Si'Ara had the very same surgery, and did wonderfully. She had tonsils, and everything taken out...and it was a matter of a few days...she laid around and...
- Hi S., Yes, I know your worry and actually it is not as bad of a recovery as you may think. My son Marcus had the same surgery at about the same age I don't really ...
Preschool Guidance in Lakewood/Lake Highlands
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on October 30, 2008
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I am looking for a preschool or private school in the Lakewood/Lake Highlands area for my almost 3 year old. A school that accepts younger children, 7mth now and 15mt...
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- Lakehill doesn't start till kindergarten, but we went to Incarnation's MDO on McKinney. Children's Center is awesome as well.
- St. James Episcopal is wonderful. They have a toddler class and MDO as well as school up to age 8. Both my sons have gone there. My youngest hasn't turned 4 yet and i...
- CCDC at Lake Highlands United Methodist Church has an awsome program for those ages. But across the street from there is Highlander where I send my kids and it is ama...
Torticollis
Asked by B.L. from Raleigh
on October 8, 2008
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Does anyone else have a child with Torticollis? My son has congenital torticollis and we have gone to a physical therapist, which didn't really work, and now we have ...
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- I have no personal experience with torticollis but some with cranialsacral therapy and chiropractic. It sounds like you are on the right track! I would ask my cranials...
- Hi B.. My son was dx with torticollis back in '92. For me it felt like a nightmare. He had seizures due to meningitis at birth and the torticollis felt like the weigh...
- My daughter also had this. We did do the molding helmet since the crown of her head had grown bigger on one side. The helmet worked great, she didn't care anything a...
Desperate Need of a New Pediatrician
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on December 20, 2006
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Can anyone recommend an AWESOME pediatrician in the Mckinney area? My daugher goes to All About Children now and become more and more upset with them on a daily basis....
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- I also recommend Dr. William Kessinger over at Pediatrics Healthcare Associates. I know someone said that they did not like him in the practice, but I have loved him....
- My one year old goes to Dr. Bill Kessinger at Pediatric Healthcare Associates on El Dorado. I've really liked going to him. I never have to wait long to be seen, and...
- Hi E., Centennial Pediatrics at Coit and Hwy 121 ###-###-#### http://www.centennialpediatrics.yourmd.com/ Dr. Nail is my pediatrician, we love him! And there'...
