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Your most frequently asked kids' health questions answered

WebSo to put your mind at ease, here’s a sampling of the most common questions I field. 1. Is it normal that my baby has green poo? I answer this one many …

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8 postpartum symptoms and conditions to watch for after delivery

WebWarning signs and symptoms: Fever above 38 degrees Celsius; chills; exhaustion; dizziness and feeling generally unwell. Urinary tract infections and mastitis …

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How to talk about mental health with your kids

Web“We know it is very important to talk openly and honestly to children about mental health,” says Jill Dennison, a mental health promotion and resilience facilitator at …

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Postpartum care: Everything to know about your healing body

WebUse a plastic squeeze bottle to gently squirt the perineum with warm water as you urinate. Even a tiny tear may sting when urine touches it. Do Kegel exercises …

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Rashes in Kids: age-by-age skin condition guide

WebThe rash — which fades within hours and lasts only a day or two — appears when your child’s temperature returns to normal. Where: On the trunk, spreading to the …

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Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

Web8. Hand, foot and mouth Age group: Any age (best known as “daycare disease”) Common symptoms: Low-grade fever, headache, sore throat, sores in the …

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Common causes for stomach pain in children and when to worry

WebSudden abdominal pain that comes and goes for a few hours is usually a sign of one of two things: gas or an abrupt attack of constipation (which is more likely to …

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What parents need to know about transient synovitis

WebTransient synovitis, also known as toxic synovitis, is inflammation in the hip joint, and commonly causes hip pain in children. While the science isn’t conclusive, …

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Sleep problems in children: 10 reasons your kid could be …

WebInternalizing problems can make it harder for kids to settle down and fall asleep, due to higher stress levels. Externalizing problems may make rules and routines …

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When to worry about your kid's facial and body tics

WebTics typically start at around age five or six, and peak in the preteen years, when they can get worse, and they often decrease after that age, he says. “By age 18, …

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Is Miralax Safe for Kids

WebMiralax is a type of osmotic laxative that has polyethylene glycol 3350 as its active ingredient. According to the Prescription Drug Journal, it helps treat constipation …

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It's time to retire the phrase "breast is best" once and for all

WebThe recent fed-is-best initiative is trying to undo some of the damage done by the intense pressure placed on women to breastfeed at all costs. But “breast is best” is …

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Why are our healthcare systems failing postpartum moms

WebPelvic health specialists or urogynecologists are engaged only when there’s something very wrong,” explains Yarrow. “Our healthcare system does not prioritize …

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17 mind-blowing ways your body changes after giving birth

WebSymptoms can include insomnia, anxiety, rapid heart rate, fatigue, weight loss and irritability (one to four months after birth) or fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry …

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Tests you need before trying to get pregnant

WebEarly diagnosis and treatment can help reduce the risk of mother-to-baby transmission. Combined with treatment of the baby during the first four to six weeks of …

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10 common rashes on kids (with photos)

WebScabies. Scabies is characterized by clusters of bright red, pimple-like rashes that may have blisters or scales, caused by the human itch mite infesting in a person’s …

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The Role of Health in Adoption Eligibility

WebPhysical health. One of the primary aspects that home study providers, adoption agencies and birth parents consider is the physical health of prospective …

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If your older kid is still having accidents, this treatment could help

WebOver the last few years, the importance of pelvic health for mothers—and the lasting effects that pregnancy and childbirth can wreak on women’s bodies—has …

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Is Social Media Rewiring Our Children's Brains

Web“The] inherently addictive nature of social media platforms can hamper a student's capacity to absorb knowledge. Social media has an undeniable toll on student …

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Asperger’s and middle school: New school worries

WebQ: My 12-year-old son has Asperger’s syndrome and is starting middle school. I’m worried that he won’t fit in and that he’ll give in to peers, which I’ve read is a risk for …

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6 changes men can make to improve sperm and have a healthier …

WebMen can increase the likelihood of producing fit sperm by adopting healthier lifestyles. Sperm rejuvenate every 72 days, so Dunne suggests guys wait three months …

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Hiya Kids Vitamins Review

WebOur Hiya vitamins for kids review. Of my five kids, four are between the toddler and tween stages. I figured I'd give Hiya a try on everyone, but I really wanted to …

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