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Breast lump in 8 Month Old

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Breast Lump in Baby: Cause for Worry? “Three weeks ago my daughter found a knot in the right breast, just behind the nipple, of my 8-month-old granddaughter, the knot feels moveable and does not seem to bother her. We are concerned about this, her pediatrician recommended to just watch it for a while, she did […]

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September 16, 2020 September 3, 2023 Dr. Bill Sears

Average Breastfed Baby Weight Gain

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Breastfed Baby Weight Gain A breastfed baby’s weight gain is one of the indicators of whether or not the mother is producing a sufficient amount of milk.  New mothers are zealous weight watchers. While it’s not true that good weight gain is an index of good mothering, a baby’s weight gain may be some tangible […]

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September 16, 2020 November 19, 2023 Dr. Bill Sears

Elimination Diet While Breastfeeding

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Elimination Diet for Breastfeeding Mothers Martha recommends the elimination diet in her lactation-counseling practice whenever she suspects a baby’s colic could be caused by sensitivities to food in a breastfeeding mother’s diet. This diet was developed by William G. Crook, M.D. (Detecting Your Hidden Allergies, Jackson, Tenn: Professional Books, 1987), and it has several variations, depending […]

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September 15, 2020 November 19, 2023 Dr. Bill Sears

Newborn’s Umbilical Cord/Belly Button

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A Newborn’s Umbilical Cord and Belly Button Most first-time parents are understandably worried when they notice bleeding or discharge from their newborn’s belly button. Here is a little guide to help you understand when this is normal and when you need to call your doctor. In 2006, it was newly recommended that you no longer […]

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September 14, 2020 September 28, 2023 Dr. Bill Sears

Child Fevers

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How to Handle Fever in Baby, Toddler & Older Child Your child awakens in the middle of the night crying inconsolably. He feels hot to the touch, and you quickly take his temperature. 103 degrees! (39.5 Celsius) You are understandably worried! Should you call your doctor? Should you rush him to the emergency room? Here […]

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September 10, 2020 September 6, 2023 Dr. Bill Sears

Child Eczema: Causes and Treatments

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Understanding and Treating Eczema in Babies, Toddlers & Older Children Eczema (or atopic dermatitis) in children can start as early as two months of age. It’s a very common condition, affecting approximately 10% of infants and children. Here are tips about understanding and treating eczema. Common Scenarios Your 13-month-old has been off of formula for […]

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September 10, 2020 December 11, 2023 Dr. Bill Sears
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