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Your First Prenatal Visit

Your First Prenatal Visit

Missed a period? Feeling nauseous? Taken a pregnancy test that showed positive?  You’re probably feeling excited and a little anxious too, so if you want to know what to expect during the first... 

Pregnancy Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Pregnancy Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Aches and pains, weird skin conditions, fatigue and mood swings are all part of a normal pregnancy. But sometimes you  may experience something that could be a potentially serious warning sign.  Most... 

Newborn: Umbilical Cord Care

Newborn: Umbilical Cord Care

Umbilical cords are probably the least attractive part of your newborn, but they usually don’t cause problems and eventually fall off by themselves. You may be understandably worried when you notice... 

Bed Rest: What, why, and how?

Bed Rest: What, why, and how?

Although the term “bed rest” implies just what it says, not every woman who is prescribed bed rest is bannished to her bed for the rest of her pregnancy.  Bed rest is common,... 

Protecting your Family from Swine Flu

Protecting your Family from Swine Flu

With a 23-month old toddler being the first swine flu-related death in the USA, parents number one concern may be keeping their kids safe and health.  But there is no need to panic, says Dr. Bob Sears,... 

Is it chickenpox?

Is it chickenpox?

Last Thursday (when I actually started this post!) I was getting my 3-and-a-half year  old daughter dressed for school when I noticed a spot– no, make that four spots– on her stomach. My first... 

Can doctors predict Postpartum Depression?

Can doctors predict Postpartum Depression?

If you could find out while pregnant that you had a tendency toward postpartum depression,it could be a real lifesaver, literally. You would be able to prepare for it in advance, identify and deal with... 

The Flu: What you need to know about protecting and treating your baby

The Flu: What you need to know about protecting and treating your baby

Winter is here with its accompanying illnesses. Just last week my baby and I were sick with the flu, and if there’s anything worse than a sick baby, it’s being sick yourself at the same time!... 

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