Preventative Care: Infant

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Are You Getting Your Infant a Flu Shot?

R.J. asks from New York

hi moms, I was wondering if mothers who have children under 2 years old are planning to give them a flu shot this year (regular flu shot). My son is 18 months and I'...

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How to Clean Kids Hands Fast?

S.W. asks from San Francisco

During this cold season, the main preventive method is washing hands, especially after playgroup. But with two kids, it's hard to keep an eye on one while taking the ...

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Suggestions to Help a Baby with a Cold (And Her Mom!)

M.C. asks from Dallas

Hi Everyone! My 10-mo-old daughter has a cold--nothing serious, but stuffy/runny nose, congestion, slight cough, low-grade fever, some trouble sleeping. I know it has...

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When Did You Take Your Baby to the Dentist for the First Time?

A.G. asks from Albuquerque

So my daughter has two bottom teeth poking thru (yeah!) Do i need to start thinking about a trip to the dentist now that she has teeth? Or is there a certain age?

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In Hospital with Mastitis- Do I Wean?

C.G. asks from Chicago

This is my 3rd day in the hospital for a severe mastitis infection. The first two days, I kept my 5-month-old with me so she could nurse. But my milk dried up tempo...

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Alternative Delivery, Bethany Center Vs. Hospital

T.N. asks from Phoenix

I delivered my son at a hospital and it was an overall positive, uncomplicated experience. The only bad thing was I tore and it hurt for several months, especially du...

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What Could Be Causing 10-Month Old to Have Congestion/runny Nose So Often?

D.B. asks from Dallas

My almost 10 month old son has yet ANOTHER round of congestion/runny nose. I would say about 60-70% of the time since he was born he's had this congestion/runny nose ...

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Influenza -- 2 Questions

K.D. asks from Denver

My 5 yo has Influenza Type B, confirmed by a culture. So that raises two questions. The doctor told me he was probably okay to be around others come Monday. He's s...

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Endometrial Cells Present in *Normal* Pap

C.. asks from Columbia

Ok mamas..... what would you do? Health Background: I am a 41 year old female. overweight, but quite healthy (blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol, exercise etc) ...

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Do You Support Healthcare for All Californians?

R.M. asks from Los Angeles

I know many of us stay at home moms are going through life without health coverage. Has anyone singed the petition for "Health care for all" ? My husband works for ...