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expert q&a
- What are the options available for acne prone skin during pregnancy?
- What financial matters should be covered in a will?
- Will my baby have insurance when he is born?
- What is this Education IRA all about?
- How awful is it if my maternity clothes are getting too tight on me? What can be done if I'm too big for maternity clothes?
- Which life insurance company do you recommend?
- Do you think the Roth IRA is a good deal?
- How accurate are those cost projections for raising a child?
- How can non-U.S. citizens set up a fund for a baby born in the U.S.?
- I don't have health insurance. How can I pay for my delivery?
- Should a child's savings be in the baby's name or in the parent's name?
- What is a trust fund and how does it work?
- Can you use a child's educational fund or educational IRA for private schools before college? What about preschools?
- How can I conceal blemishes without aggravating the condition?
- Can I get a pedicure when I'm pregnant?
- Should I keep my hair long?
- Can you tell me more about COBRA?
- Can I marinate meat in the freezer?
- I would like to start an at-home business. How do I go about getting a loan for a new computer and other supplies?
- How do I choose a financial advisor?
- Is there a trick to making your own frozen juice pops?
- Are there ways to dress up basic maternity clothes, or dress them down if the function is casual?
- How much does it cost to hire an accountant? Or what kind of help can I get to do it myself?
- Is it safe to get a facial with an esthetician during pregnancy?
- Can I perm my hair during pregnancy?
- What is the Katie Beckett Waiver?
- What the benefits and disadvantages are to having a paracervical block?
- Do epidural medications cross the placenta?
- What are some natural ways to induce labor?
- Can you provide me with some birth plan tips for multiples?
- I want to include circumcision preferences in my birth plan. Are there any specifics I need to be aware of other than the basic decision of yes or no?
- Do you have some tips to help me prepare a good birth plan?
- I have two middles names picked out for my baby that I love. They both go so well with the first name. Can I use both?
- My husband and I have two names for our baby that we absolutely love. How can we pick just one?
- My husband wants to name our baby after the city he was conceived in, but I'm not so sure. Is this a popular trend?
- Why are some parents using baby name consultants and how can I find one?
- I'm afraid my husband and I are going to argue when we start picking baby names. Any advice?
- Is it possible to go on ALL of the rides at an amusement park while pregnant?
- Will oral contraceptives affect the results?
- Do any drugs or medications affect the test?
- Once I detect my LH surge, when is the best time to have intercourse?
- When can I do the ovulation test?
- What is LH?
- Should babies eat honey, and do you have any teething biscuit recipes that do not contain honey or eggs?
- How can I get my 2-year-old child to eat?
- What foods should be eaten or avoided to ease my grandchild's eczema?
- What foods should be eaten or avoided to ease my grandchild's eczema?
- How can I get my 22-month-old son to feed himself?
- Is it true that I should not feed my 1-year-old son honey?
- My 16-month-old daughter just got her first two teeth two months ago. Shouldn't she have more teeth?
- My 17-month-old is addicted to her thumb, and it's already affecting her teeth. How can I stop this habit?
- My 15-month-old granddaughter still doesn't have any teeth. Could there be a problem?
- Will tooth damage caused by a pacifier correct itself?
- I got an e-mail from Bill Gates and Walt Disney, Jr. Is this for real?
- When taking road trips with toddlers and preschoolers, is it better to schedule the bulk of the driving during sleeping times (naps or at night) or awake times?
- Are there any hotels that offer activities to keep children entertained so the parents can have a break?
- Are there activities for children under 12 at ski lodges?
- I'm a mother of twins trying to breastfeed without neglecting my toddler's needs either. How do I get through this?
- How can I help my toddler stop crying?
- I am worried about having my 3-year-old sedated to have baby teeth removed. Should I be concerned?
- Do children learn through play?
- I have a 7-year-old who is reluctant to wear his GoodNites. Any suggestions?
- My 11-year-old is very defiant -- what should I do?
- How many days after birth can I start exercise?
- Can a child drink too much milk?
- Some cake recipes say to add the eggs one at a time. Is this necessary?
- I'm craving pudding! Do you have any recipes that are budget friendly?
- Are there any foods I should avoid while breastfeeding?
- Will I be able to eat sushi when breastfeeding?
- I'm breastfeeding. How can I ensure that I'm getting enough calcium without drinking milk all the time?
- Can you recommend your favorite baby food cookbooks?
- My 20-month-old is a picky eater and I'm afraid he's not getting enough iron. Any suggestions?
- Can I go backpacking at four months?
- Due to doctor's orders, I stopped taking ballet lessons. I am ready to start back up. Is that OK?
- I'd like to know if it's safe to bowl during pregnancy.
- Can I keep running during pregnancy?
- What are some of the positive effects of exercise during pregnancy?
- Is it dangerous to squat during pregnancy?
- How long can I continue step aerobics?
- I'm wondering about Billy Blanks "Tae-Bo" workout. Can I begin the workout and if so, when should I discontinue it?
- Can I still teach aerobics during pregnancy?
- Can you recommend a good pregnancy fitness and exercise video?
- Can I continue a weight-lifting program throughout my pregnancy?
- How can I make sure that I get the proper meals during my pregnancy if I'm a student living in college dorms where I can't cook my own food?
- I'm on my 10th week of pregnancy and I would like to know if it's safe for me to eat fruits containing high percentage of acid like pineapples or green mangos.
- I'm pregnant again and still overweight. Can I take an all-natural supplement to help me lose some fat?
- I am curious to know whether it's advisable to take a protein supplement if I'm finding most forms of protein unpalatable.
- Are protein powder shakes OK to drink during pregnancy?
- I'm allergic to dairy, so how can I get enough calcium?
- What foods can cause a child to be constipated?
- What causes a baby to turn orange when fed carrots?
- Do you have any tricks on hiding vegetables in meals?
- Can you take too much folic acid during pregnancy?
- Is it OK to give a 7-month-old teething biscuits?
- Can a child eat too much lettuce?
- My 9-month-old will only eat adult food. Could you give me some tips on nutritious meals for her?
- When can I feed my baby juice?
- My 3-year-old hardly eats. How can I get him to eat more varieties of food?
- I am looking for a high-protein shake recipe for children that contains all natural ingredients. Any suggestions?
- Do you have a recipe for teether cookies?
- What are the advantages of homemade baby foods?
- How do you make a good noodle salad?
- What should I feed an 8-month-old that doesn't like vegetables?
- How long do I have to wait after a C-section to start exercising?
- I would like to make cottage cheese from it without having to buy any additives. Is there a way?
- How does yoga help for toning up the muscles during the postnatal period?
- Is it OK to consume folic acid while breastfeeding?
- I'm pregnant and have a milk allergy. How can I ensure I get enough calcium in my diet?
- Are exercises such as jumping jacks and squats OK during pregnancy?
- My 2-year-old eats all the time. Is this OK?
- What are the dangers of giving young children caffeine?
- Is chicken breast OK to eat on a low-fat diet?
- How can I watch fat and calories this holiday season without feeling deprived?
- Two different orthodontists gave conflicting advice about my daughter's dental health -- which doctor should I trust?
- What can I feed my anemic 4-year-old who doesn't like meat?
- Are sugared cereals unhealthy?
- Do you have a good recipe for eggnog and because of scare of eating raw eggs, is it safe to drink?
- How can I get my two children to play better together and share?
- My 3-year-old wanted to take dance class, but now won't participate. What can I do?
- My 3-year-old throws temper tantrums in public. How can I handle this?
- My 3-year-old wakes up one to three times a night andcomes into our bed. What can I do?
- How can I get my two children to play better together and share?
- With Christmas coming up, I'm concerned with my 5-year-old's inability to share. Any suggestions?
- Is it a good idea to give a 4-year-old an allowance?
- My son has very bad breath. Is this normal?
- Is it OK to do sit-ups during pregnancy?
- Can I ski during pregnancy?
- Can I play softball while I'm pregnant?
- Is it dangerous to squat during pregnancy?
- Is it OK to start a new exercise program?
- Is walking a good exercise during pregnancy?
- Can I continue a weight-lifting program throughout my pregnancy?
- Will intense exercise raise my body temperature too much?
- What yoga positions should I avoid during pregnancy?
- Will insurance companies pay for massage therapy?
- Is it OK to massage the pregnant belly?
- Are there any risks associated with using massage oils?
- Can you tell the baby's sex by its heartbeat or by the way you are carrying it?
- My girlfriend's sex drive is in park. Is that normal?
- I'm feeling really sick and measuring large. Could I be having twins?
- Any suggestions for terrible morning sickness?
- During pregnancy, can a Herpes outbreak harm the baby?
- Sometimes the baby's kicks hurt. Is this normal?
- I'm experiencing numbness in my fingertips and ankle swelling. Is this normal?
- What can be done for hip pain?
- I've been experiencing acute pain in the left side of my pelvic bone. Can you help?
- Is it safe to use a vapor rub?
- Is there a safe way to treat bladder/urinary tract infections during pregnancy?
- Could I be harming the baby if I'm not putting on enough weight?
- I'm 35 weeks, and my baby's not moving as much now. Is that OK?
- Could intercourse or hard work cause bleeding during pregnancy?
- Are my stress and anger affecting my unborn baby?
- What are some reasons for having false labor?
- Am I at risk for preterm labor because of my family history?
- Is it safe to have anesthesia for surgery during pregnancy?
- I am pregnant with my second child and I'm extremely depressed. Is this normal?
- What happens if you haven't dilated by your due date?
- Is it safe to use insect repellant during pregnancy?
- I'm having "period-like" pains at 17 weeks. Is this normal?
- What are the best exercises to do after delivery and how long should I wait to start?
- What can you tell me about azoospermia?
- Will having genital herpes complicate my delivery?
- I'm itching all over! What can I do?
- How soon should I schedule my first prenatal appointment?
- Will insurance companies pay for massage therapy?
- Is jojoba oil safe for skin care during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to have spinal manipulations during pregnancy?
- Can I use an electric blanket during early pregnancy?
- Is it safe to go on amusement park rides?
- What over-the-counter heartburn medications are safe during pregnancy?
- What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes?
- Is there anything I can do to relieve intense itching?
- I'm having some cramps and pains. Is something wrong?
- Can I take acetaminophen (Tylenol, paracetamol) during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to keep taking Amoxicillin during pregnancy?
- Should I take asthma medication during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to take synthroid during pregnancy?
- Is it all right to use a vapor rub?
- What can I do to avoid stretch marks?
- What is GBS (Group B Strep)?
- Is lead paint a risk during pregnancy?
- What could be causing contractions so early on?
- What precautions should be taken when painting?
- Why can't I get excited about being pregnant?
- Are my stress and anger affecting my unborn baby?
- I'm five weeks pregnant and am experiencing mild pain and overall discomfort in my abdomen. Is this normal?
- My uterus is measuring much larger than my baby's gestational age. Could it be twins?
- Does two placentas mean my twins are fraternal?
- I'm allergic to dairy, so how can I get enough calcium?
- I am curious to know whether it's advisable to take a protein supplement if I'm finding most forms of protein unpalatable.
- Can I go backpacking at four months?
- What are some safe exercises for the pool?
- How can I stay fit when it's too hot out to exercise?
- How can I work with my son's teacher to keep him from acting out at school?
- Should I meet with my child's teacher more often?
- How can I work with my son's teacher to keep him fromacting out at school?
- Help! My 8-year-old daughter has major behavior problems.What can I do?
- My 6-year-old still wets the bed every night. Will she outgrow this?
- When can I tell my kids about sex?
- How do I prepare my son for surgery?
- Is my daughter's grieving process normal?
- Is my daughter's grieving process normal?
- My daughter is almost 9 years old and needs braces. When should we take her to an orthodontist?
- My son is 5 and we where told that he needed to have his four top teeth pulled and some nerve work done or caps. Is this the right thing to do?
- My 6-year-old often sees her 8-year-old cousin playing like she's having a baby, and doing CPR and French kissing her brother. Is this normal sexual curiosity?
- How can I start teaching my 5-year-old about money in a way he can understand?
- My 8-year-old is scared to death of the dentist. How can I calm his fears?
- My 6-year-old has her permanent front teeth, but one baby tooth is still behind them. Is this bad?
- My 6-year-old constantly wets the bed at night. I've tried using an alarm, which worked at first, but now he sleeps through it. What should I do?
- When should I start to worry about my child's bedwetting?
- One orthodontist wants my daughter to wear a mouthpiece before braces, and another says it can ruin her teeth. Who should I believe?
- I'm not sure I can be in the labor/delivery room with my wife. What should I do?
- Is it safe to install new carpet while my wife is pregnant?
- How can I help my wife make it through labor when I'm worried enough about making it through myself?
- Will breastfeeding affect my sexual view of my wife?
- Help! My 8-year-old daughter has major behavior problems. What can I do?
- Is it normal that our 22-month-old doesn't like to play with other kids?
- Why is my 26-month-old daughter having nightmares?
- Am I spoiling my baby?
- My girlfriend's sex drive is in park. Is that normal?
- How does the father's health, nutrition, alcohol consumption, etc., affect sperm health and production?
- How can a father stay connected with his wife during pregnancy?
- How can a dad-to-be start the bonding process before Baby arrives?
- What are some ways to celebrate Father's Day even before Baby arrives?
- What are the main causes of urinary incontinence in the elderly?
- What is the best way to determine the type of incontinence I have?
- Can you please tell me if my Royal Delft Blue ashtray is an original?
- My wife is breastfeeding, which makes me happy, but sad at the same time. What other ways can I get involved that help with bonding?
- Why did my baby get a rash when I switched him to whole milk?
- Could my 6-month-old be suffering from night terrors?
- What can I do to alleviate teething pain?
- Why am I having postpartum pain in my pelvis?
- Should I take a class with my baby?
- How can I insure that an infant program and its activities are appropriate and quality oriented?
- Will my baby ever sleep through the night?
- How can I get back in shape after being on bed rest?
- How long might I bleed after having a C-section?
- How do I start familiarizing my 6 month old with books?
- How can I play more interactively with my 8-week-old baby?
- My baby's head is very flat from sleeping on his back (as recommended by doctors). Can having a flat head lead to developmental difficulties? Will the flatness go away once he is old enough to sit up or sleep on his side?
- How much should my 8-month-old be sleeping?
- My friend's 9-month-old baby does not crawl. Also, she does not roll over on her own either way. Is this normal?
- My 4-month-old son's doctor checked his blood yesterday and he is iron deficient. How common is this?
- What can I do about my 5-month old waking up every two hours? I'm exhausted.
- I have 13-month-old twin boys who are clingy and nervous around other people. Is there anything I can do?
- My 13-month-old son still uses a pacifier to get himself to sleep at night. He sometimes wakes up looking for it and starts to cry.Should we take it away? If so, how?
- My 10-week-old still isn't smiling much. In fact, she's pretty non-interested in social interaction. Should I be concerned?
- Can you please provide easy directions for changing a diaper?