Tag: baby
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June 15, 2009 01:55 PM EDT --
Parents are often distressed when the full head of hair on their cute newborn suddenly melts away. In fact, many babies begin to look like their dads! A study done several years ago showed that many . . .
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February 23, 2009 11:57 AM EST --
You may have heard your baby’s pediatrician say, “We cannot treat this illness because it is caused by a virus, not a bacteria.” Just what is the difference between the two?
A virus is an infectious . . .
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August 11, 2008 10:52 AM EDT --
It's natural for pregnant women to worry about the health of their developing baby. Fortunately we're learning more about what causes birth defects and how to prevent them. For example, . . .
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November 10, 2008 05:16 PM EST --
The longer I practice pediatrics (30 years now) the more I am convinced that babies are born with their personality type. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton published a book, Infants and Children , many years . . .
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June 29, 2007 11:34 AM EDT --
I heard the words that no woman wants to hear -- “I can’t find a fetal heart rate.” Then, it hit me. I was having a miscarriage.
When I told family and friends about our loss, I was . . .
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June 29, 2009 11:09 AM EDT --
I often get asked whether parents need to use baby shampoo or baby soap to clean their baby. New parents also ask whether it is all right to mix their baby’s clothes in with the regular wash. . . .
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June 07, 2007 11:53 AM EDT --
Having a child changes your life in many, many ways. As any parent can tell you, everything is different post-baby—from how you spend your time and money, to how you set your priorities.
Even before . . .
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March 16, 2009 01:33 PM EDT --
It is possible to “potty train” a cat by holding the animal over the toilet every time it is urinating or having a bowel movement, so that eventually behavior modification kicks in and the cat knows to . . .
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January 20, 2009 04:10 PM EST --
What do you do when your baby cries inconsolably for hours on end? Assuming your pediatrician has determined that the baby is healthy, t he answer depends on your baby’s age. In the first three months . . .
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March 02, 2009 11:17 AM EST --
Fever—especially a high fever in a young baby—can be worrisome for parents and doctors alike. Pediatricians consider 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or above to be a fever. Fever is an elevation of body temperature . . .
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November 03, 2008 04:01 PM EST --
Who is that writhing creature on the living room floor? Surely, that is not the little angel whom I vowed to adore until my dying days?
If the writhing creature is two years old or approaching the . . .
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May 15, 2007 09:20 AM EDT --
Pregnancy is surely the most astounding process that the human body can undergo. That a woman’s body can support the development of another human being from a single cell to a newborn is truly a . . .
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May 20, 2008 02:38 PM EDT --
By: Claire McCarthy MD
In the late 1970's, when I was in high school, a study showed that rats fed large amounts of saccharin developed bladder tumors. I was a diet soda junkie . . .
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May 04, 2009 10:33 AM EDT --
In the weeks following the birth of your baby you may start to notice brown spots on his body. These are often called café au lait spots. They can be fairly large in size—from the size of a dime to the . . .
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December 22, 2008 12:14 PM EST --
With obesity being one of Americans’ major health concerns, it’s become i ncreasingly important to get babies off to a good start in terms of eating healthfully. The questions around feeding your baby . . .
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June 22, 2009 11:46 AM EDT --
Cooking shows are in. Chefs are today’s celebrities. The kitchen has replaced the living room as the center of activity for most families. Even if you don’t follow Emeril or Mario Batali, . . .
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April 03, 2008 04:33 PM EDT --
When will my baby come? Why won't my baby come? Can't you make may baby come? These are the questions obstetricians hear as women approach, reach, and then pass their due date. There are . . .
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February 17, 2009 11:36 AM EST --
Parents spend a lot of time studying their children’s bodies. At first they marvel that they produced this perfect little human specimen. Then, on closer exam, they start to notice little anomalies. . . .
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March 23, 2009 03:00 PM EDT --
Do babies need exercise? How about toddlers? School children? The answer is "yes" to all. Obviously, we are not about to roll out infant treadmills or elliptical machines, but I am concerned . . .
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July 22, 2008 12:31 PM EDT --
My baby cries a lot. How come?
Your baby cries a lot because he has a lot to say and crying is one of the few ways a baby has to express himself. Newborns spend anywhere from one to four hours crying . . .
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