Pediatrics

My premature daughter who’s 1month 14 days is starting to coughing. What can i do right away?

When will our 1month 12 days old baby girl start sleeping comfortably at night. And why is she not sleeping having a long sleep at night in the first place?

I love the old wives tales that pop up while a newborn is having their umpteenth episode of hiccups! Rest assured that hiccups are not bad for your baby’s heart or anything else. No need for sugar water either. Just let them be and their frequency will taper off pretty quickly. While we are on the subject, how about sharing your favorite remedies for hiccups in adults? I’d love to hear some of the creative ways people banish them!

My 3 months old can’t poop. I’ve tried pear and prune juice, Phiips,gripe water, massaging her stomach , bicycle exercise

A popular, yet scientifically unproven, treatment for teething pain has been recalled as the potentially dangerous herb, belladonna has been found in varying amounts in the tablets. If you still own these, toss them in the trash! http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MED_TEETHING_TABLET_RECALL?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-04-14-16-52-32

5 weeks pregnant had an hcg test done yesterday and was told my levels are on the low side of 120 is that normal or should I be concerned of a miscarriage.

My LO has had a small patch of bumpy dry skin on her cheek since birth – almost 12mo now. Her pediatrician said it could be baby acne or a mild splotch of eczema. Thoughts? Treatment options? It’s not especially noticeable or troublesome but if something can be done to clear it up, I’d like to.

My two month old baby girl cry’s all the time. When she first gets up she’s happy and full of smiles but about an hour or two after that the crying starts and will literally last until night time. She doesn’t nap much during the day because she fights sleep so hard and I know that could be the cause of some of her crying but I wouldn’t think it could be the whole problem. This has been going for over a month now and she’s only two months old. I don’t know what to do and it’s completely aggravating at this point. Her formula has been changed three times already and that hasn’t helped. I’m just not sure what to do.

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a travel alert for pregnant women concerning countries affected by the Zika virus. The virus, which is transmitted by a mosquito bite, can cause neurologic damage to the unborn baby. For more information, see the CDC website. http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2016/s0315-zika-virus-travel.html

Which vaccines are a must before travel? How young is too young? What to do about sleeping arrangements in hotels? What equipment is a must and what can stay home? Join me and ask all your travel questions!

Let’s discuss the Flu vaccine. Shot, mist, one dose v. two, join in to get some clarity on this topic. I’ll be answering common questions about the vaccine, it’s risks and benefits as well as how to know when to suspect the flu in your child. Join the discussion to learn more!

We have four boys. The oldest had a stomach bug Tuesday, then the two middle ones on Friday. The baby (21months) and I got it today. How on earth can we break this cycle? I am so worn out from washing laundry and catching vomit.

Be careful of laundry pods when it comes to your littles ones. The colorful pods are often appealing to young children, but are very dangerous when put into their mouth. http://www.today.com/health/thousands-children-risk-eating-laundry-pods-study-finds-1D80274348

Loved this article in the NY Times this week about car seats and whether or not more expensive equals better. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/27/your-money/car-seats-that-make-sure-the-baby-on-board-is-snug-and-safe.html?smid=nytcore-iphone-share&smprod=nytcore-iphone&_r=0

The measles outbreak that began at Disneyland and sickened over 130 people is now over. This is great news for California and for travelers to and from the state. Vaccination with the mmr (measles, mumps, rubella) shot is still the best way to prevent disease. The mmr is given after the first and fourth birthdays.http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/17/us-usa-measles-california-idUSKBN0N824A20150417