2019

What Every New Mom Should Know About Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

11 October 2019
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Most everyone has heard the term 'postpartum depression' before and can understand the symptoms to watch for. But, are you aware of another condition called 'postpartum OCD'? Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is the worsening or onset of OCD after childbirth. Pregnant women are often counseled by their obstetricians regarding the possibility and warning signs of postpartum depression but rarely are counseled about postpartum OCD. Postpartum OCD is manageable without medication, which is important for those who breastfeed their infants. Read More …

Helping Young Children Understand End-of-Life Care

4 June 2019
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If you have a parent or grandparent in hospice care, you might still wish to bring your children to come to visit. Young children can bring joy to people nearing the end of their life, especially to grandparents or great-grandparents who have loved your children. However, end-of-life care or seeing someone sick in hospice can sometimes be troubling or confusing for a young child. Here are some ways you can help your child to understand end-of-life care and cope with the loss of a loved family member. Read More …

When Should You See A Doctor For A Sore Throat?

7 February 2019
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A sore throat is a very common complaint among patients. While most sore throats are due to viral infections that resolve with time and home treatment, there are times when you should see a doctor for further evaluation or medications. Children Children often complain of a sore throat due to a cold virus or a viral sinus infection, which antibiotics won't help. If your child wakes up with a sore throat, have him drink a full glass of water and wait at least 20 minutes to see if it lessens in severity or goes away completely. Read More …
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Seeing Health Care Like A Professional

As a parent, it isn't always easy to know what to do when one of your little ones get sick. Fortunately, a friend of mine started talking with me about different ways to master health care, and she was able to teach me a few handy tips that helped me to keep my little ones happy and healthy. For example, I learned how to take temperatures more accurately, so that I could tell when to worry and when to ignore a few innocent symptoms. It was really incredible to feel like I had the power to help other people to feel better, and I would never go back to my old way of doing things. Read more about seeing health care like a professional on this blog.

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