Febrile seizures

Question posted 25.04.13 // In All Questions, Toddler +

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I was once with my nephew during a febrile seizure and now that I have a baby I am scared they could happen to him. Can you please tell me how to prevent them and what to do in the event of one?

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Sleeping on stomach and risk of SIDS

Question posted 12.09.12 // In All Questions, Babies

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I know I shouldn't put my newborn baby to sleep on her stomach but sometimes it's the only way she settles.. My question is by how much do I increase the risk of SIDS if I let her sleep on her tummy? My pediatrician thought this was irrelevant, since I shouldn't be taking any risks at all but I disagree - if the risk only increases by 0.2% by putting her to sleep on her tummy then I will take my chances in exchange for a good night's sleep which I could really do with right now. Obviously if the risk goes up by something like 20 or 30% then I won't do it at all, it's that simple. Please help!

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My Baby Is Big - Can I Still Have A VBAC? What About An Epidural?

Question posted 16.03.12 // In All Questions, Pregnancy & Birth

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Hi because my baby is 4kg+ at 39 weeks my doctor seems sceptical about my ability to have a VBAC. She also says that for a VBAC it's not possible to have an epidural because I might not feel a uterine rapture if it happens... Can someone please confirm? My last C-section was 2 years and 2 months ago (emergency C-s for twins at 33 weeks) - is that sufficient time for the wound to heal? I am afraid of getting a uterine rapture

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I Accidentally Dropped My Baby - What To Do?

Question posted 19.02.12 // In All Questions, Babies

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I just dropped my newborn baby when I was getting her out of the bath and I am terrified I might have caused permanent damage.. She cried for a while but has been eating ok and is now fast asleep though I keep prodding her to make sure she's still breathing – is there anything else I should be on the lookout for? Should I have her checked out? My husband (and the books) all tell me I'm overreacting but I would like your advice too just to be sure. Thanks from a worried mom.

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Gray Tooth After Fall

Question posted 06.02.12 // In All Questions, Toddler +

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My 2 year old fell from the bed a couple of weeks back and recently I noticed that one his front teeth (which he hit when he fell) has a slight grayish color. Should I be concerned? Why would it be gray?

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Is Tap Water Safe In China for Bathing a Newborn Baby?

Question posted 13.12.11 // In All Questions, Babies, Life in China

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Is it safe to bathe my newborn baby in tap water, or should I heat bottled mineral water?

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Safety of Piercing Ear Lobes of Newborns

Question posted 10.11.11 // In All Questions, Babies

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Hi, I am pregnant with a girl and I would like to know if there are any medical contraindications to piercing my baby's ears when she is born? Can doctors do it here in China? When is it advisable we do it?

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Going on Holiday to Sri Lanka and Maldives With 2.5/3 Months Old, Is It Too Risky?

Question posted 01.08.11 // In All Questions, Babies, Life in China

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I would like to ask the pediatrician what vaccines would be needed to travel to Sri Lanka and Maldives with a 2.5/3 months old baby in November. Is it too risky to take such a trip with such a young baby?

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Safety And Hygiene Standards For Baby Cot Mattress?

Question posted 21.06.11 // In All Questions, Babies

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I have heard that one should not buy a second hand cot mattress because of possible bacteria/mold/etc. that may grown in the mattress... Logically, a mattress from the first born child that has not been stored or cleaned properly may also pose the same problem as a second hand mattresses. My question is how to properly treat, clean or store a cot mattresses to make sure it is safe for a baby to sleep on? Is there a rule of thumb about how long a mattress should be kept before we need to change it (like for pillows)? Any other comments and tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Is It True That You Should Only Circumcise a Baby Boy Up to 14 Days Old?

Question posted 20.06.11 // In All Questions, Babies

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Is it true that you should only circumcise a baby boy up to 14 days old?

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6 Months Pregnant - Can I Lay On My Back When Resting or Sleeping?

Question posted 09.06.11 // In All Questions, Pregnancy & Birth

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A friend said that after 6 months of pregnancy I should not lay on my back when resting or sleeping but rather try to rest on my left side, is that true? By sleeping on my back can I hurt my baby?

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Rabies Vaccine - Recommended for China?

Question posted 26.05.11 // In All Questions, Life in China

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I've heard that rabies is prevalent in China and we should vaccinate our children for preventive purposes. I have also heard that the rabies vaccine must definitely be imported because of its composition, can you please clarify?

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My blood type is AB-, and my husband's is Rh+, what do I need to do?

Question posted 12.05.11 // In All Questions, Pregnancy & Birth

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I am currently 18 weeks pregnant. My blood type is AB-, and my husband is Rh+. Therefore, the chances of our baby being Rh+ are high, what do I need to do?

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