Recent Baby Blog | Baby and the Pediatrician PostsPreparing a Young Child for the Hospitalby Mary Ann Romans17 Jun 2009 10:45 AMWhether it is tubes in the ear for frequent ear infections or something more serious, having a young child stay in the hospital, especially when it involves surgery, can be a nerve-filled experience for both you and your child. More Signs that Crying is Seriousby Mary Ann Romans08 Jun 2009 09:02 AMBabies cry; they cry a lot. This is natural, as it is the main way that they can communicate to let you know that they need something from you: food, a diaper change, comfort. Some times, crying can be indicative of a more serious problem, one that requires medical attention. Is Your Baby's Cry Serious? How to Tellby Mary Ann Romans07 Jun 2009 02:25 PMThere is an instinctual heart-wrenching for most parents when a baby cries, especially when the baby belongs to you. While colic is a real issues, it is the sudden bouts of crying for seemingly no reason that concerns most parents, especially if the baby is generally not prone to crying jags. Signs of a Feverby Mary Ann Romans03 Jun 2009 09:33 AMWhile modern medicine has granted us all sorts of thermometers, from traditional to novel, not all of them are accurate all of the time. This is especially true for a young baby who may have hot insides but may only feel slightly warm to the touch. Know Your Child's Medicineby Mary Ann Romans02 Jun 2009 08:41 AMNo parent likes to give medicine to their baby. It is often an awkward and messy process, especially when you have a baby who is young enough to still have a gag reflex. But there usually comes a time when some medication is needed, whether through prescription or over the counter. What Causes Food Allergies?by Mary Ann Romans26 May 2009 09:53 AMFood allergies can be life threatening. For a child who is allergic to peanuts, eggs, soy, shellfish or milk, the vigilance required by the parent can be overwhelming. Potential Medical Benefits and Risks of Male Circumcisionby Mary Ann Romans05 May 2009 10:30 AMNow that we have talked about a general overview of the pros and cons of circumcision in male infants, let's dig a little deeper and get into some of the actual medical benefits and risks of the procedure, a sort of doctor's version of the pros and cons. Baby's First Check Up 4by Mary Ann Romans06 Apr 2009 10:45 AMYour baby's first check up is an involved examination that allows your baby's doctor to asses the overall health of your infant, as well as check for anything that is serious or might develop into something serious. Baby's First Check Up 3by Mary Ann Romans02 Apr 2009 11:30 AMWhat does your baby's doctor need to examine for the first check up? We have been going through the different areas of that first examination and talking about your baby's healthy body. Chest Your baby's doctor will listen for a while to your baby's chest. Baby's First Check Up 2by Mary Ann Romans31 Mar 2009 10:54 AMWithin 24 hours of birth, your baby will have his or her first official check up. This is an important examine that will let you know the health of your baby and if any intervention needs to be done while you are still in the hospital. Recent Blog Comments tedgar says... "Yes, my daughter was a champ in the pee department." Dionna says... "We started late, too - about 7 months." |
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