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• All Stopped Up
  Nasal Congestion in Infants
• Nasal Congestion in Infants
  When Baby's All Stopped Up
• Pregnancy-related Nasal Decongestion
  A Common Symptom of Pregnancy
• It’s That Time of Year!
  Cold and Flu Season
• Cold, Flu and Breastfeeding
  Safe Medication to Take While Nursing
• Allergies and Pregnancy
  Tips on Handling Allergies During Pregnancy
• Cold Symptoms During Pregnancy
  Battling the Bug While Expecting
• A New Look at RSV
  The Facts and Latest Research on Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• Should You Take Your Baby to the Emergency Room?
  The Top 5 Reasons for Taking Your Baby to the ER
• RSV and Babies
  Battling the Wintertime Bug

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• Tackling Influenza
  Healthy Decisions This Flu Season
• April Showers, May Flowers – and Allergies
  How to Beat the Springtime Sniffles
• Beautiful Preemie
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Nosebleeds in Toddlers
  Causes, Treatment and Prevention of Nosebleeds in Small Children
• When Baby Has a Cold
  Comforting Baby During Illness
• Colds, Flu and Baby
  Comforting Baby During a Cold or Flu
• Foot Pain During Pregnancy
  Why Pregnancy Can Sometimes Be a Pain in the Foot
• The Season to Sneeze
  Fall Allergy Tips
• Blocked Tear Ducts and Babies
  They're Nothing to Cry About
• Milk Allergies
  When Milk Doesn't Do A Body Good
• Help Your Baby Heal
  The Power of Breastfeeding
• Fighting Back
  How to Survive Flu Season, Even Without a Shot
• Keeping Newborns Healthy When Traveling
  On an Airplane with a Newborn
• When Is a Headache More Than Just a Headache?
  Warning Signs From Texas Children's Hospital
• Getting Bedwetting Under Control
  An excerpt from Perfect Parenting, The Dictionary of 1,000 Parenting Tips
• Baby Gear and Tips for Air Travel with Older Babies
  On an Airplane with a 3- to 9-Month-Old
• Breastfeeding and Allergies
  Protection Now and for the Future
• The Flu Bug
  Protecting Your Kids From Influenza
• Cold Medications and Conception
  Can Treating Your Cold Affect Early Pregnancy or Conception?
• Nature's Pharmacy
  Revealing the Secrets of Holistic Health
• Skeletal Dysplasia
  Detecting, Treating and Understanding Abnormal Bone Growth
• Sense of Smell During Pregnancy
  Does Pregnancy Affect Your Sense of Smell?
• Babbles, Coos and First Words
  It's Never Too Early to Talk, Baby
• Teeth Grinding
  When Toddlers Grind Their Teeth
• Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Extreme Morning Sickness)
  Surviving Extreme Morning Sickness
• Toddler Talking
  Common Speech Problems in Young Children
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  Why Moms-to-be Shouldn't Even Have "Just One"
• Baby Fevers, Falls and Fussiness
  An ER Doctor Explains the Top Complaints in the Emergency Room
• Backyard Remedies
  Growing Your Own Medicinal Garden
• Breastfeeding While Sick
  3 Steps to Easing Your Mind
• Headaches During Pregnancy
  When Headache Pain Leaves You Frazzled
• Capitalizing on Fun in D.C.
  What to Do and See in Washington, D.C.
• Swine Flu and Pregnancy
  How Does the Influenza H1N1 Strain Affect Mom-to-be?
• Bacterial vs. Viral Infections
  What's the Difference Between Bacterial and Viral Infections in Babies?
• Riding a Bike While Pregnant
  The Benefits of Biking While Expecting
• Entering as a Husband
  Exiting as a Father
• Breathe Easy
  Natural Approaches to Asthma
• Herbs for Infertility
  Do You Know Your Options?
• Skin Science
  Which Age-Defying Method Is Right for You?
• Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
  What Your Sleepiness During Pregnancy May Be Telling You

• Do you have any suggestions for relieving pregnancy-induced nasal congestion?
• I am pregnant. I have horrible allergies and can't continue to take my prescription medicine. What can I do to alleviate seasonal allergies during pregnancy?
• Sometimes my baby's breathing seems labored. Is this normal?
• How should I treat my child's flu symptoms?
• I'm snoring quite loudly in my 18th week. Is this normal and what can I do about it?
• Is it all right to use a vapor rub?
• Is it safe to use a vapor rub?
• What side effects are common with incontinence medications?
• Is oxytocin nasal spray used to encourage let down?
• My 1-month-old is choking a lot when I nurse him. Is this normal?

more expert q&a

• What's the best way to handle bloody noses?
• My daughter seems to have a cold that she just can't shake. Could it be allergies?
• What can I use for seasonal allergies?
• When does a baby normally drop?
• What is the most common reason that parents bring a child to the emergency room?
• What is the safest thing to take for a cough and cold?
• I was told there is a relationship between ADHD, enlarged adenoids and enuresis. Can you confirm this?
• Can breastmilk be used as a topical treatment for infections?
• How dangerous is it if the baby swallows too much amniotic fluid?
• I got a flu shot through work, but I still ended up with the flu? Why? If the shot doesn't really protect me, than why get one at all?
• Is the allergy medication Allegra safe to take during pregnancy?
• At what age does a baby develop allergies and what can a parent do to prevent them?
• So many people talk about echinacea and how it helps with colds. Is this safe to use on a short-term basis during pregnancy if I feel the beginnings of a cold?
• Do you feed a fever, starve a cold or vice versa?
• How do those adorable babbles turn into actual words and language?
• What is the safest thing to take for a cough and cold?
• I have a very bad cold and cough. My throat is irritated but I really don't know what to take. What is the safest thing?
• What are the benefits of bike riding during pregnancy?
• What is RSV and is there a vaccine for it?
• My son has very bad breath. Is this normal?
• How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
• How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
• What are the most common infections you see in the emergency room?
• If someone is addicted to a food, is it better to stop eating it or find the cause of the behavior first?
• My child is out of diapers but continues to wet the bed. Why are we still having the problem? How can we get this under control?
• Will tooth damage caused by a pacifier correct itself?