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Safe Medications for Yeast Infections While Breastfeeding

Safe Medications for Yeast Infections While Breastfeeding

Safe Medications to Treat Yeast Infections While Breastfeeding I tend to get a lot of vaginal yeast infections. What can I safely take while breastfeeding? One of the oldest and safest medications to take for the treatment of yeast infections is Nystatin. This medication comes in a cream and in oral form. It is also […]

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January 5, 2021 January 5, 2021 Dr. Bill Sears

Sibling Rivalry: 20 Tips to Stop the Friction

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How to Stop Sibling Rivalry and Promote Sibling Harmony As parents – and referees – of eight children, we have survived personality clashes, ability battles, attention tactics, and multiple mini-battles, only to conclude that sibling rivalry, like nightwaking, is one of the inevitable annoyances of having children. We also learned that the degree of sibling […]

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January 5, 2021 January 5, 2021 Dr. Bill Sears

How to Say No

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How to Say No Positively “No” is a power-packed word, quick on the lips, easy to say. Your child will hear you use this word often, and you will hear it from your child as well. It’s necessary for a parent to learn how to say “no” to a child so the child can later […]

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January 5, 2021 March 5, 2021 Dr. Bill Sears

Finger Injuries

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Finger Injuries: Crushed Fingers or Hands Stuck in Door A common child injury is when fingers or hands get crushed by a door or a falling heavy object. Such injuries usually don’t require an after-hours call to your doctor or a trip to the ER. Here is what you can do to assess and treat […]

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December 30, 2020 December 30, 2020 Dr. Bill Sears

Treating Sinus Congestion While Pregnant

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Safely Treating Sinus Congestion While Pregnant These five tips for treating sinus congestion while pregnant can help you get over your stuffy nose without using medication that might pose a risk to baby. 1. Avoid Allergens and Pollutants Avoid unnecessary exposure to nasal allergens and pollutants, such as smog and cigarette smoke. 2. Keep Yourself […]

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December 30, 2020 December 30, 2020 Dr. Bill Sears

Cosleeping Safely

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Do’s and Don’ts for Cosleeping Safely No matter where you have your baby sleep, be sure you provide a safe sleeping environment. If you decide to share sleep with your baby, and this arrangement is working for your family, observe these precautions for cosleeping safely. Do’s of Cosleeping: Guardrails Take precautions to prevent baby from […]

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December 30, 2020 December 30, 2020 Dr. Bill Sears

Treating Burns

Treating Burns

Dr. Sears Guide to Treating Burns As you are fixing your hair in the morning, you set the curling iron down on the counter. Your one-year-old has been watching you, fascinated by this strange object. You turn your back for a second, and he eagerly grabs onto the hot iron.This is a very common situation […]

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December 30, 2020 December 30, 2020 Dr. Bill Sears

Easing Shortness of Breath During Pregnancy

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7 Ways to Ease Shortness of Breath During Pregnancy Shortness of breath during pregnancy increases in both frequency and intensity during the third trimester as your expanding uterus limits your lungs’ ability to expand with each breath. To compensate for cramping your breathing space from below, pregnancy hormones stimulate you to breathe more often and […]

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December 30, 2020 December 30, 2020 Dr. Bill Sears

Attachment Parenting Babies

Attachment Parenting Babies are Raised the Way Nature Intended The 7 Baby B’s Attachment parenting is a style of caring for your infant that brings out the best in the baby and the parents. Learn how attachment parenting babies grow up happier and healthier with these 7 practices. 1. Birth bonding The way baby and […]

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December 29, 2020 July 14, 2022 Dr. Bill Sears

Your Changing Body in the Third Month of Pregnancy

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Physical Changes in the Third Month of Pregnancy Your continually rising hormones and your growing baby continue to make their presence felt. Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and constipation often continue during the third month of pregnancy but typically begin to subside by the end of this month. In addition to these familiar discomforts, you may have […]

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December 28, 2020 December 28, 2020 Dr. Bill Sears

Raising a High Needs Baby

Raising a High Needs Baby

How to Raise a High Needs Baby Our first three children were relatively “easy” infants. They slept well and had predictable feeding routines. Their needs were easy to identify and satisfy. In fact, I began to suspect that parents in my pediatric practice who complained about their fussy babies were exaggerating. “What’s all the fuss […]

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December 28, 2020 December 30, 2020 Dr. Bill Sears

Toddler Tantrums

Taming Toddler Tantrums My 18-month-old son throws terrible toddler tantrums. When he doesn’t want to do something, he often throws himself on the floor and kicks his arms and legs. I can barely bring myself to take him out in public because he throws tantrums so often. What can I do? Most toddlers throw temper […]

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December 23, 2020 December 23, 2020 Dr. Bill Sears
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