This article is being hotly debated among my peers. I have been unable to find a direct evaluation of the study. Can you help? I vaccinate, but it does make me nervous. This is a new study and seems to be getting a lot of attention....»
I am worried about toxoplasmosis. I am 5 weeks pregnant and we have been feeding some stray kittens under our house for the last 6 weeks. I stopped touching the kittens as soon as I found out I was pregnant but now I am worried. I am...»
Hello. My son has encountered health issues since birth. After delivering him by cesarean (it took them a long time to suction him while his head was out. He had gotten stuck by the shoulders and after they got him out, they suctioned him...»
My 5 year old son and I have colds. I have an 8 week old and am breastfeeding exclusively. I am so worried about her getting sick too! I have heard that newborns get so many antibodies from breast milk that it is unlikely they will get...»
when hospitalalised for 6 weeks due to fibroids and low lying placenta waiting section, I contracted a strep b infection but no symptoms. 8 years on after drinking from a friends glass who was a strep carrier. I got a quick onset sore...»
I've taken my son to the doctor numerous times and every time they say he's ok. He has had diarrhea for about 6 months and it happens a few times a day. The doctor said since he's not acting in pain, is eating well, and hasn't lost any...»
Hello Dr. Green
My husband and I wanted to get pregnant for the third time to complete our family. After 6 years thinkinga bout it, we got pregnant. Well, we had a cat who we adopted from pet smart. As soon as I found out there was a...»
My son took his first dose of Zithromax for strep throat and then threw up about an hour and fifteen minutes later. Do you think he absorbed enough to help? He won't get his next dose until tomorrow and I hope he'll get some help from...»
Breastfeeding is one of the best gifts you can give your baby. Here are five tips for making it as easy as possible:
Be Good to Yourself -- The frequency of feeds varies as your baby grows. Early on feeding may be very frequent. Later, your baby may not need to feed as often, but no matter the frequency, it can take a lot of moms’ time and energy. While breastfeeding, be especially good to yourself and realize that during this window in time the most important thing you are doing is caring for your baby. Everything else can wait.
