Wednesday, December 28, 2011

i want to ask question on my child's health condition

i want to ask question on my child's health condition?
I have twin daughters aged 2 years old. One of them is only weighed at 9kg. She refuses to eat almost everything and dependent on formula. She drinks her formula basically 18 oz a day. I give her multivitamin with lysine hoping that will improve her appetite. But it doesn't seem to make any difference. I'm very concern about her being malnutriuous and that will affect her development. Is her weight is acceptable for her age and what can I do to make her eat? For info, her twin sister is weighed at 12.5kg.
Toddler & Preschooler - 2 Answers

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try the peanut butter shakes kids love them and there nutritious but helps add weight gain. 8 oz of formula or milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 bannana
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I just looked at a growth chart. Here's the link: http://www.kidsgrowth.com/stages/viewgrowthcharts.cfm?id=GW036 It seems like she is quite underweight for her age. Are you advised by her doctor to give her formula? Usually, babies are taken off of formula at 12 months. Are there any special circumstances? Premature birth? In a normal situation, I would think that most would say that she needs to be off the formula and she will start to eat. But, I think the very best thing you can do is to take her to a doctor. Soon. As far as making her eat, it's hard to do. You really can't force feed a kid. All you can do is offer it. Good luck.

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Would anyone take your 0-5 years of age child to a learning/fun center for children next to a health center

Would anyone take your 0-5 years of age child to a learning/fun center for children next to a health center?
If yes, why and if no why. What would be your concerns if you answered no. Also, would you actually take your child to a learning/fun center, where classes are offered for children and their parents?
Other - Pregnancy & Parenting - 4 Answers
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yes i would take them to both, why wouldn;t i?
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I would most definatly take my child. it gets them into the groove of being with other children their age. so they are ready for school and it helps them to learn what they need to. talking, etc etc.
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What does the health center have to do with anything? Any learning/fun center I bring my daughter to I just make sure it's clean, secure, and safe. There are a lot of different types of centers - some are just for open play and some have classes. When she gets older I may enroll her in classes but for now it's just open play.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

What could be the possible consequences on the mental health of a child who looses his/her mother

What could be the possible consequences on the mental health of a child who looses his/her mother..?
at 9 years of agethrough prolonged sickness like cancer?
Mental Health - 3 Answers

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Detrimental if the child doesn't get a chance to grieve and cope with their feelings in a healthy way. Nobody ever recovers from such a huge loss, but it doesn't have to ruin a life. Grieving is complex and it's important that the child has lots of support and reassurance.
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The behaviour of loved ones and friends have more affect on the child than the death itself......if the illness and death is talked about openly, without guilt, distress or avoided, a child copes quite well......they are very adaptable... Every one deals with death differently, so one cannot assume anything, support and guidance is paramount. My nephew"s dad died (my brother) of skin cancer, he hit a low period after his dads death, he missed him so much, he is now 11, and suffers no negative feelings about his dads death.
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The effects may vary from depression to denial. What this child will surely need is love. Treat him/her as normally as possible have a regular routine. Always make time to be available to talk about anything and everything but most importantly be there. Do not simply stop talking about their mum remember the good times,birthday's and holidays. To do other wise will do more harm than good. Let them know what ever they are feeling is normal and that you'll figure it out together.

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Why do some Parents care about their Children's Health while others don't bother paying attention

Why do some Parents care about their Children's Health while others don't bother paying attention?
I know from experiences with my Mom that she's always been concerned about my Health and making wise choices in my eating habits. But how about other children's parents are the total opposite? and would rather let their child tell THEM what to make for dinner and what to buy for snacks?
Parenting - 10 Answers
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Everyone has different styles of parenting. Some people just don't give a damn. I know I grew up on TV dinners and fast food. That's played a part in me getting even more active in my kids diet. I can't STAND tv dinners....
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That is just to show you how different we all are.
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Some parent's are not ready to be parents yet either. They are growing up with their Children . Most of the time they are too permissive. Good luck to your friend's.
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Some parents just really do not have a clue how to be a praent, specially if they are first timers. If the kid is a picky eater you half to do what you half to do to get them to eat. Me personally I like to give my children choices. Take for instants last night we had a big family gathering, there was bar b que, spegetti, mashes potatoes and potato salad and fried chicken. I let my children chose what thwy wanted but they also had to choose a vegatable and a fruit to eat as well.
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some parents either dont care or they make the mistake of thinking that what their children want is always whats in their best interest, or ocassianally could be tired out, im the oldest of 8, as i got older and the fam got bigger, the less homecooked meals i got, that is until i started cooking for the fam myself.
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Those are the lazy parents.
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SOME PARENtS dO CARE itS jUSt thAt thEy dONt hAVE tiME tO OR dONt kNOW hOW.EithER WAy thEy dONt kNOW WhAt thEyRE dOiNG UNLESS thEiR kidS SPEAk UP tO thEM && tELL thEM WhAt thEy NEEd OR WANt.SOME PARENtS dONt CARE At ALL bECAUSE thEyRE iN thEiR OWN WORLd fEELiNG SORRy fOR thEMSELVES.bUt thEy StiLL NEEd thEiR kidS ONE WAy OR thE OthER!
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its what makes the world go round
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Different parenting styles. My brothers and I were always included on the dinner decisions, but we knew Burger King, McDonalds, etc were not an option. And now with my kids, they each have one night a week were they get to pick the meal (they know fast food resturants are out). Also, they get to pick one "junk food" snack when I go to the grocery store but they also get the apples, bananas, organges, grapes, yogurts, etc. I care about the health of everyone in my family but I also realize that I can't eliminate all the bad foods so I'm teaching my kids to eat them in moderation.
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because some parents do not really careâ€¢

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Monday, December 12, 2011

Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nursing

Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nursing?
if anyone can help me out i need to know a few things about this before i decide to study it what are the education requirements? i tried google but they don't have it. if you know anything or find anything can you please list your sources thanks in advance
Medicine - 1 Answers

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Basically you get your nursing degree first. You can go into this field without further training just by applying for a job in the Maternity unit of many hospitals. Or, once you have your BSN degree you can go for a masters degree in Maternal/child health. Your guidance counselor should be able to give you additional helpful information.

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

IS there a DEMAND for Maternal and Child Health NURSES in the U.S

IS there a DEMAND for Maternal and Child Health NURSES in the U.S??
im from Australia and want to be one and i want to come to the u.s and get a job as one there.... is this a good idea.... and what are the job prospects over there??? thanks so much
Other - Pregnancy & Parenting - 1 Answers
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Didn't you JUST ask this question? And you have three answers!

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

how to file non-durable power of attorney for physical and health care of minor child

how to file non-durable power of attorney for physical and health care of minor child?
In Florida?
Law & Ethics - 2 Answers

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You could check with attorney. You might find one at an office supply store. Basicly it must state what the power of attorney covers and be specific as to the powers and list child's name and your name and be signed and notarized and dated. Or that is what I would think. This is not a legal opinion, but my guess. You might check with a local bar association to see if they have blanks to fill out. You might find one on the internet as well.
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If you need a power of attorney for child care you can find it at http://www.legalformsbank.biz/powerofattorney.asp

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Is there any health concerns with my child sleeping with a cat

Is there any health concerns with my child sleeping with a cat?

Cats - 9 Answers
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I dont think so not unless she is allergic to it.
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no not unless he/she is allergic to cats- i used to sleep with my cat and i was fine
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I don't think so. As long as she is not a baby. Cats do like to sleep on top of chests and warm areas and I've heard they can accidentally suffocate babies. As long as she's old enough to move the cat off should be fine.
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not really unless it has fleas which im sure it doesnt as u must take great care of it having a child around anyways only problem i would find is the cat wanting to play wiv his feet thats wat happens to me ^_^
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Not unless the cat has fleas or any heath problems you child will be fine. My cat loves to roam outside and he sleeps on my bed in the day for a nap and he will come during the night and sleep on my spare pillow. Cats are liter trained and clean them selves well and are very clean animals. Your cat will like the attention too.
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There's an old wive's tail (he, he, he) that if given a chance, a cat will lay on a baby and smother it .... but that is pure foolishness. However, for allergy, cat hair, ear mites, worms & other sanitary reasons, it;s best if kitty doesn't sleep with the baby very often.
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no there is nothing wrong with that it means your child and your cat are good friends with each other share my cat sleeps on my tummy when i go to bed hope i have helped you ......
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No problem. Just ignore all the experts that advise against it and do whatever suits you personally. or Listen to the experts that advise against this practise and only allow cats around children that are supervised.
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Unless the cat has ringworm or another contagious condition or a lot of fleas, there are no health concerns of a cat sleeping with a child that I have ever heard of. Bailey regularly sleeps next to me, I sleep on my left side and Bailey snuggles up next to me. Murphy routinely sleeps right next to or partially on my wife. Other cats sleep on other areas of the bed, including between us, and between us on the pillows. In cold weather we have quite a few cats sleeping on the bed with us. Enough that our queen sized bed becomes rather crowded. We've never had any problems - other than a cat getting a bit pushy and wanting more bed space - with cats sleeping with us. If the cat regularly sleeps with the child it can be quite a nice and comforting thing for the child. The fact that a cat will sleep next to or near you means that the cat trusts you a lot and to have a trusting cat is to have one of the most wonderful things in the world. Let the cat sleep with your child unless the cat has a condition that can be passed on the to child. If such a condition exists, get the cat to the vet to have it dealt with. *** Edit *** I should have added that many studies show that children who grow up around animals have fewer allergies and develop asthma far less often that children who do not grow up around animals. Children raised in super clean environments often develop more allergies than children allowed to play "in the dirt."

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