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When to Call the Doctor for a Baby
Because babies can’t communicate their needs, it is sometimes tough to decide whether it’s time for a call to the pediatrician. Of course, if the child loses consciousness, has trouble breathing or has a seizure, the parent would know to act immediately. Short of those symptoms it’s sometimes tricky to know whether you are overreacting by calling the pediatrician.
First-Time Pregnancy Advice
A pregnancy is both exciting and scary for a first-time mother. Her body and emotions are going through changes that she might not understand. A thousand questions and concerns for the expectant mother, including what to eat, how much weight is safe, exercise, fetal development and labor. It helps to ask questions from trusted friends and family as well as an obstetrician.
Bad Bedside Manner: Why Background Checks Are Important
I had to have dermatological surgery last week. I’m okay; it’s just another mole gone rogue. When my (new) dermatologist referred me to a particular surgeon, I didn’t question the recommendation. Come to think of it, I didn’t do much of a background check on my new dermatologist either, because she was in my insurance network.
The Dinner Fairy
I recently calculated how many dinners I have prepared for my three children, who are ages 15, 13, and 9. My best estimate is 5,000. When I cook, I also do their dishes and clean up the kitchen, so Ive also done that at least 5,000 times.
How Much for a Hair Transplant?
If you are losing your hair, a hair transplant may seem like a better idea than a toupee, wig or simply shaving your head. In a hair transplant, a doctor takes a portion of your skin with hair follicles and grafts it onto the portion of your head without hair. The result is that you have your own hair growing out of your head.