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The diagnosis of a systemic strep infection should at least be entertained when there is vomiting lasting longer than 24 hours, a high fever, and an elevated white blood count in an ill-appearing child.

Healthy Eating During Pregnancy.

Everyone should eat a healthy, balanced diet, but for pregnant moms (and for women who are trying to conceive), eating takes on a whole new meaning.

Dr. Greene’s Nutrition for Expectant Moms Topic Center is chock full of information about the specific nutrients your body needs during this amazing time, as well as tips on how to eat well while dealing with morning sickness, what kinds of healthy snacks to bring to work to help you get through the day and much more.

Pregnancy Nutrition
- Spina Bifida
  Spina bifida refers to the failure of the spinal bones to close properly in the area of the sac. This also ...»
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  Full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome occurs in one or two out of 1000 babies. Babies born to heavy drinkers have ...»
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Preventing Food Allergies
- Food Allergies
  Food allergy is the name given to a variety of situations in which specific foods provoke some type of ...»
- Omega 3's, Colostrum, and Allergies
  As I describe in my book, »
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Weight Gain During Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
  As a pediatrician, Dr. Greene tries to help parents make the best choices for their baby during – and even before ...»
- Exercising for Two
  The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in recommending 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every ...»
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Safe Pregnancy
- Congenital Heart Disease
  There are many types of congenital heart disease. They can be very mild, or they can be quite serious. Some ...»
- Toxoplasmosis
  Toxoplasma gondii is a one-celled parasite that sometimes causes devastating effects on unborn children if their ...»
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Breastfeeding
- Rickets
  Babies who do not get enough or produce enough vitamin D can develop rickets, the failure of developing bones to ...»
- Pyloric Stenosis
  Pyloric stenosis can occur in boys or girls, but it is much ...»
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Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites

Some studies suggest that taking thiamine (vitamin B1) 25mg to 50 mg three times per day is effective in reducing mosquito bites. This safe vitamin apparently produces a skin odor that is not detectable by humans, but is disagreeable to pregnant mosquitoes. Click here for more of Dr. Greene’s Tips For Avoiding Mosquito Bites.

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