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12 Week Old Won't Hold His Head Up
Asked by C.S. from Columbia
on September 6, 2008
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Hi moms, my son just turned 12 weeks old and won't hold his head up. He will briefly sometimes, but for the most part, he just wants to let it fall to the side or for...
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- I would continue with the tummy time. His neck will get stronger. My daughter wouldn't sit up on her own when she was 7 months because she hardly sat her up on her o...
- My opinion is don't fret yet. As other moms have said, every baby is different. You are right that the development time is different for preemies, but that is due st...
- My son did not hold his head up either and we had to have physical therapy for a common condition called tort-a-collious I do not know the correct spelling but it is b...
Midwives and Hospital Deliveries In/around Summit?
Asked by M.M. from New York
on June 5, 2009
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Hi,
I just moved to Summit, and I'd like to know what kinds of midwife services are available around here. In Chicago, Northwestern's Prentice hospital has the best o...
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- I think a hospital in Englewood (or Edgewater-I get the "E" towns up there mixed up, sorry!!) has midwifery services. I am sorry I can't be more specific for you, but...
- Dear M., Congratulations on your pregnancy! My son was delivered by the Hackettstown Midwives in Hackettstown. It's a bit of a hike from where you are, but honestly...
- i used Marla Scott for my first birth and was NOT happy. I had a very medicalized birth, and felt like the whole "midwife" thing was just smoke and mirrors. It all dep...
Seeking Good Pediatricain Speech Therapist
Asked by S.J. from Tampa
on March 25, 2009
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hi everyone
i had a post about my son who has a severe speech delay and i've asked for a referal for a good pediatrician who's also a speech therapist and i haven't...
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- I am a speech therapist, and I could recommend a good company to you - Ingram Therapy Services. They have several offices, including one in both North Tampa and Westc...
- Hi, After working with many Dr's & Speech therapists - I'd be surprised to find one that is both. Hopefully you can find a pediatrician that can refer you to a g...
- I dont think many pediatricians are also speech therapists. I go with my daughter to a wonderful speech therapist in Oldsmar. The place is called Lemon Tree and we s...
NICU Mamas
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on July 31, 2009
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What are some of the most helpful things that a friend could get you, or do for you while you have a baby in the NICU? Need some ideas just to let her know we are the...
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- I did not read your other responses, but here is my thought. Both of my children were in NICU. I think ot really depends on what your goal is. I know the best gifts ...
- When my son was in ICU people had given us quarters for for the machines, money for food in the cafateria, snacks ,drinks for my other children, toys for them, lots of...
- My son was in the NICu for 4 months. Food: frozen meals for home, gift cards for out, even easy snacks from the grocery store for the pantry or fridge. House cleani...
Asthma in 7-Month-Old?
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on January 2, 2008
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My son is 7 months old. At birth, he aspirated meconium and had a pneumothorax. He was in the NICU for a week.
This winter he has had wheezing twice where you can ...
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- I found out my son had upper respitary disease (doctor never officially called it asthma) when he had just turned 1 by a few days. Unfortunately, it was determined af...
- You're going to think that I'm crazy, but have you tried taking him off of all milk products? It won't make your son's condition go away, but it may lessen the serveri...
- The first time my son used a nebulizer was five months. It could be allergy induced asthma. I like the idea of no dairy. I would call a pediatric allergist/asthma spec...
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Asked by K.S. from Houston
on September 26, 2007
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My son was born 9-18-07 with respiratory issues. He was put on a ventilator to help that. They also found fluid in his lungs and at one point both of his lungs poppe...
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- K., I am so sorry to hear about your son and I will be praying for him, peace for you, and clear knowledge and answers for both you and the doctors. You are the mo...
- Hi K., I am a mother of twins that were born 3 months early and spent a lot of time in the NICU! We had a lot of ups and downs so I know completely what you are go...
- My son was born prematurely and spent 2 weeks in the NICU at St. Lukes Hospital. At one point they thought there were problems with his heart and we had cardiologists...
Monthly RSV Shot ... ?
Asked by J.A. from Kansas City
on July 5, 2007
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My pediatrician has told us that our premature (born 2 months early) twin boys will need to receive an RSV (Human respiratory syncytial virus) shot once a month this w...
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- My middle boy was not premature but developed RSV when he was 9 months old and we battled lots of problems and hospitalizations for that winter. Fight for those s...
- Hi J., I have never heard of this before but you may want to do some research to make sure these shots are needed for the amount of money they are. And I'm not sayin...
- Both of mine were premature, one at 35 weeks and one at 37 weeks, one in December and one in February. They both got the shot in the hospital but our insurance wouldn...
Looking for OB and Hospital in HEB Area
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on April 11, 2007
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I'm newly pregnant and looking for a female OB in the HEB area. There are some great responses posted here already, but just wanted to cast the net again. I'm leaning ...
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- I also LOVE Dr. Cipriano. She is very personable. And HEB is great! My experience with the lactation consultants at HEB was great as well. I really like that they have...
- gilda cipriano for ob she is right across from harris methodist and is wanderful. for pedi julie olivo who is also across the street my daughter and i both go to her ...
- I also use Dr. Cipriano and I'm not sure I will go back to her. Although I love her and she delivered my first baby, I can't stand the office and nursing staff. HEB ...
Nurse Bruised Infant
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on May 8, 2008
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My daughter was born 11 weeks ago and has para thyroid disease. After having her home for 5 days she was placed in the NICU for 8 days. Since then I have been taking...
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- I am so sorry for everything you are dealing with right now. What you are explaining doesn't sound normal. I would encourage you to contact another doctor. Although ...
- Hi A., Sorry for what you have been through but that is unexceptable. If someone is good with the needle you should hardly feel a prick let alone get bruised on anothe...
- A...First let me say im sorry and you need to report that nurse and take pictures and call your dr and file a complaint...When my son was little, I swear he caught eve...
Your Thoughts: CPMC or UCSF?
Asked by R.K. from San Francisco
on July 8, 2009
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We recently found out we are pregnant with our 3rd child, and because we are new to the area, are trying to figure out where the best place for me to deliver would be....
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- I had my daughter at CPMC and had a great birth experience with there. I have also heard good things about UCSF as well, but have not had any personal experience ther...
- Hi--I gave birth at St Luke's, but I have been present for births at both CPMC and UCSF, and I would go to UCSF, hands down. :)
- Had my daughter at UCSF, they are very thorough and I loved their midwives...all of them were great and very caring. I would definitely be going there for my other kid...
