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Two recent terrible events involving electric shock drownings are a heartbreaking reminder that silent dangers of electrocution exist in our swimming pools, saunas or hot tubs, and can also take place in lakes and even other large bodies of water.Should we really be concerned about the possibility of electric shock drownings happening in lakes and other large bodies of water? Unfortunately, yes - all...
7/28/2017 4:00:00 AM
Mothers should know about Group B Strep – what it is, why it’s dangerous for babies, and, more importantly, what their OBs should be screening for during prenatal care.It's natural for expectant mothers to carry bacteria in their vaginas and urinary tracts. Some of this bacteria is benign, howeever other type of bacteria, if passed on to the baby, can be very dangerous. One of these potentially harmful...
7/25/2017 4:00:00 AM
You’ve picked a baby name, you’ve started decorating the nursery and someone more than likely already bought you a copy of “What to Expect When You Are Expecting”. If not, don’t worry, it’s guaranteed someone will purchase it for you before you give birth. Everyone is excited and you’re officially gone into Momma Mode and picked up all the best advice. And you’re probably freaking out a little bit...
7/25/2017 4:00:00 AM
The purpose of a nurse case manager and what to do if you are being treated poorly.There are two types of nurse case managers. The nurse case manager who works from an office and handles all the communication by phone, e-mail, fax and regular mail, normally addressed as a telephonic case manager or TCM; and the nurse case manager who practices directly in the field, meeting in person with the injured...
7/25/2017 4:00:00 AM
Parents may often question how they will be able to put together enough money to pay for their child's care as they get older, particularly when a child is born with special needs and/or a disability. While every family's circumstance is different, there are sure ongoing threads that can make planning a child's care simpler.First, it’s vital to be aware that that people with disabilities are frequently...
3/8/2017 8:00:00 AM
Parenting a Premature BabyEven though your baby was born early, your baby already knows ‘you’ – your voice and your scent. Now is a great time to start bonding. Because, bonding with your baby happens the minute they arrive. It may not feel like it happens instantly, but over a period of time, your everyday moments become a forever bond. Bonding and attachment is what makes your baby feel safe and...
3/8/2017 8:00:00 AM
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