Tag: pediatric care
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The New Mom’s Manual for Understanding Your Pediatrician
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of pediatric care can feel like deciphering a foreign language, especially when you’re a new mom. Your pediatrician is your partner in keeping your little one healthy, but sometimes their words can leave you scratching your head. Here’s a playful guide to help you interpret what your pediatrician might…
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Fashion Designers Transform Unappealing Hospital Gowns for Young Patients
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming initiative, a program called Ward + Robes is collaborating with fashion designers to revamp the drab hospital gown, allowing young patients to express their individuality even during challenging times. For many children, extended hospital stays mean the traditional gown becomes their everyday attire, which is where Ward + Robes…
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Endless Waiting Room Antics: A Pediatrician Visit Story
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 18, 2014 Originally Published: February 4, 2010 It seems like I’ve spent countless hours in the waiting room of our pediatrician’s office. I can’t tell if this is a widespread issue among pediatricians or just a quirk of ours. Perhaps the idea is that parents with small children aren’t exactly…
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Is It Acceptable to Postpone My Baby’s Vaccinations?
Get Pregnant Fast You may be questioning whether it’s ever appropriate to delay or skip your child’s vaccinations. Here’s what you should know about diverging from the expert-recommended vaccine schedule. In your baby’s early years, they receive a significant number of vaccinations, and for good reason: these vaccines are crucial for protecting your little one…
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Protecting Your Child: The Importance of Flu Vaccination
Get Pregnant Fast Getting your child vaccinated is crucial for their health, particularly when it comes to the flu. Recent research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics Journal reveals that flu shots can significantly lower the risk of flu-related deaths in children—by at least half. It’s easy to forget how severe the flu can…
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My Daughter’s Struggle with Weight Taught Me to Embrace More Than Just Numbers
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days of my daughter’s life, I found myself fixated on the scale. I visited the pediatrician every few days, anxiously watching as the nurse weighed my squirming little girl. Each time, I held my breath, hoping for even the slightest gain, but the numbers rarely budged. My heart sank…
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Why Are Babies Getting More Vaccines Nowadays?
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! Let’s chat about a topic that’s been buzzing around—why it seems like kids are getting more vaccines today than they did back in the day. I recently took my daughter to her check-up, and when the pediatrician said, “No shots today,” I couldn’t help but feel relieved. After all…
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When Should Your Baby Receive the Flu Shot? Essential Information About the Influenza Vaccine
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, new parents! If you’re wondering when your little one should get their flu shot, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children start receiving the flu vaccine at 6 months old. This yearly immunization is crucial for keeping your baby healthy throughout the flu…
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I’ve Had Enough of Pediatric Growth Charts
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 26, 2021 Originally Published: August 5, 2016 When my first child, Lucas, was born, he was remarkably average in size, with his height and weight sitting comfortably between the 25th and 50th percentiles. He had these delightful chubby thighs that I still wish I could go back and squish! However,…