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Immunizations
It's not too late to get a flu shot
Flu shots are recommended for pregnant women due to give birth during flu season, but you should consider getting one even if you've... -
Family health and safety
Keeping your infant healthy at school
Struggling to keep your infant or toddler healthy at school? Dr. Jack Maypole, pediatrician and member of the Educational Advisory... -
Birth Stories
Woman in coma gives birth
Birth doesn’t always go the way you’d like it to, but this Kansas City-area mom never expected to get the flu and have her baby...Max 5 stars50My Rating -
Baby
What you should know as flu season begins
Pregnant women and young children are especially susceptible to colds and the flu. Don’t get caught with the sniffles as October...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Pregnancy
Medications during pregnancy: List of safe and unsafe drugs
Wondering if it is safe to take cold medicine when you are pregnant? What about a safe medication to treat heartburn? It’s natural...Max 5 stars12My Rating -
Pregnancy
5 Ways to boost immune system during pregnancy
As an pregnant mom-to-be, there are things you can do to strengthen your immune system to prevent getting sick from colds and...Max 5 stars7My Rating -
Baby
Is your baby dehydrated?
Spring and summer bring a wonderful array of new sights and sounds for your baby to discover. She can listen to the birds, smell... -
Pregnancy
What nonprescription medications can you take for a cold while pregnant?
If you have a cold during pregnancy, you may feel the effects of the virus even more than you would before pregnancy, simply because...Max 5 stars20My Rating -
New moms
Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy Guide to treating colds and the flu
Although spring may be just a flower blossom away, the threat of colds and the flu still looms large. If you happen to be pregnant... -
Fallback Channel
When are you too sick to go to work?
Your nose is drippy, your cough is rattly, you have a cold and feel crummy. Should you stay home from work? -
Fallback Channel
Preventing accidental overdose: Acetaminophen is in many medications
Before you take doses of more than one cold, allergy or flu medication, you should take a good close look at the labels, to make... -
Baby
Top five tips for preventing ear infections
Dr Ari Brown, co-author of Baby 411: Clear Answers and Smart Advice for your Baby's First Year shares these valuable tips for -
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding moms pass along more than nutrients to baby
Have a cold or flu? Don't let it stop you from nursing your baby. -
Experts and Columnists
Mother Nurture: Your holistic medicine chest
Parenting is a lot of work! But to be the best parents we can be, we have to take time to nurture ourselves as the people we are... -
Baby
Kids and the flu
It seems like it all begins with one sneeze. One sneeze leads to constant sneezing, which leads to a runny nose, sore throat, watery... -
Baby
Antihistamines for ear infections may do more harm than good
Parents should think twice before administering antihistamines to relieve their child's symptoms during their next ear infection. -
Experts and Columnists
Mother Nurture: The family medicine chest
Parenting is a lot of work! But to be the best parents we can be, we have to take time to nurture ourselves as the people we are... -
Pregnancy
Should I get the flu shot during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, more than almost any time, you want to go out of your way to avoid getting sick. But is the flu shot safe for a...