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GERD: Getting a doctor to take you seriously
Many people struggle for weeks and months trying to get their child's doctor or pediatrician to listen and take them seriously enough to diagnose...
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Best "Green" Diapers: Eco Bumz
Testers loved: A built in soaker/liner and the pocket that allows for an extra soaker, making it especially useful on long car trips or overnight. ecobumz.com
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Questions For Doctor
Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor Choosing the right practitioner is an important part of making your pregnancy as safe and comfortable as possible. While most women (8 of 10) choose an obstetrician as their...
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Best "Green" Diapers: LolliDoo Eco-Pocket Diapers
Testers loved: The eco-friendly natural fibre. “A well made, well priced cloth diaper,” said tester Amanda B...
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Symptoms of Reflux and Reflux Disease
Some common symptoms of uncomplicated reflux can include: constant or sudden crying or colic like symptoms irritability and pain poor sleep habits typically with frequent waking arching their necks...
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Best "Green" Diapers: Sandy’s Bamboo Cloth Diaper by Mother-ease
Testers loved: The sustainable bamboo terry cloth, plus snaps at the legs and waist that make it easier to fit...
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Excerpt from Life on the Reflux Roller Coaster
8:30 a.m. and Shae-Lynne is starting to stir. I awaken, as usual. I’m so tired I can barely open my eyes and yet somehow I do. I roll over...
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Best "Green" Diapers: gDiapers
Testers loved: The breathability of the material and the flushable diapers. Rachel L., Cranbrook, said the style of the diaper was “extremely appealing.&rdquo...
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For a little peace of mind... Don't hesitate, vaccinate
Coping with a sick child can be the stuff of which nightmares are made. The overwhelming challenge of trying to determine just how sick your child...
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SIDS
The death of your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( SIDS ) is unexpected and unexplained. This is a devastating experience. The Feelings You may react to the death of your baby in many different ways...
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Postpartum Depression is a Treatable Illness
Letter to the Editor, August 15th, 2000 We grieve another subway tragedy. The latest, involving Dr. Suzanne Killinger-Johnson and her...
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Postpartum Blues and Depression
About seventy percent of new mothers experience periods of mild sadness, weepiness, mood swings, sleep deprivation, loss of appetite, inability to make decisions, anger, or anxiety after the baby is born. These...
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Surviving the First Month Postpartum
Feeling exhausted by the demands of caring for your new baby? Having difficulty remembering why you wanted to become a parent in the first place? Here are some tips on surviving this wonderful yet challenging...
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