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Preparing a Young Child for the Hospital

by Mary Ann Romans

17 Jun 2009 10:45 AM

Whether 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 Serious

by Mary Ann Romans

08 Jun 2009 09:02 AM

Babies 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 Tell

by Mary Ann Romans

07 Jun 2009 02:25 PM

There 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 Fever

by Mary Ann Romans

03 Jun 2009 09:33 AM

While 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 Medicine

by Mary Ann Romans

02 Jun 2009 08:41 AM

No 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 Romans

26 May 2009 09:53 AM

Food 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 Circumcision

by Mary Ann Romans

05 May 2009 10:30 AM

Now 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 4

by Mary Ann Romans

06 Apr 2009 10:45 AM

Your 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 3

by Mary Ann Romans

02 Apr 2009 11:30 AM

What 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 2

by Mary Ann Romans

31 Mar 2009 10:54 AM

Within 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.



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