Tag: childhood illness
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Croup in Babies and Toddlers: Coughing Sounds, Symptoms, and Treatment
Get Pregnant Fast If your little one is suddenly waking up at night with a seal-like bark and struggling to breathe, they might be experiencing croup—a common and treatable childhood illness. What is Croup? Croup, or laryngotracheobronchitis, is primarily caused by a viral infection that leads to inflammation in the voice box (larynx) and the…
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I Absolutely Despise Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease – A Parent’s Nightmare
Get Pregnant Fast On Christmas morning, my toddler suddenly developed a fever and a bubbly rash on her backside, prompting my wife to rush her to the doctor. Shortly after, I received a text: “She has hand, foot, and mouth disease.” As a parent of three kids under nine, this was our first encounter with…
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Mom Shaves Head to Support Daughter After Surgery
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming display of love and solidarity, a mother made the courageous decision to shave her head to match her daughter’s brain surgery scar. What would you do to help your child feel less isolated during a difficult time? For many parents, the answer is simple: everything possible. When little Ava…
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Surgeon’s Heartfelt Reflections on Losing Young Patients Captures Hearts Online
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent post that has touched many, a photo and narrative shared by Humans of New York features Dr. James R. Thompson, a leading Pediatric Surgeon at St. Lawrence Medical Center. The emotional gravity of his story about losing young patients to illness has struck a chord across social media platforms.…
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Understanding Pediatric Strokes: What Every Parent Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast In the sterile environment of the Intensive Care Unit, the beeping machines and frantic nurses created an atmosphere of anxiety as I watched my newborn son fight for his life. Connected to tubes and monitors, he struggled with apnea, his fragile brain unable to signal his body to breathe. The innocent lip-smacking…
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Before the Measles Vaccine: A Personal Reflection on My Sister’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As an advocate for children’s health and a writer, I had the opportunity to share my story at a health initiative meeting in Washington, D.C. My experience serves as a poignant reminder of the serious impact measles can have on families. Good afternoon. I am a casualty of measles—though I never contracted…
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The 7 Stages of a Virus
Get Pregnant Fast The initial joy of sending kids back to school often fades quickly. Once they’re back in the classroom, it’s only a matter of time before they start coughing, sneezing, and sharing germs. Next thing you know, they’re home with colds, fevers, stuffy noses, and sore throats. Since the school year kicked off…
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Please Say More Than ‘I’m Sorry’ When I Share About My Son
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a common reaction. Friends and even strangers often express their uncertainty about how to respond when I share my experiences with my son, Noah. Each time I’m asked about him, my heart races. I pause, considering: Is there a more thoughtful way to convey my feelings? I take a deep breath,…