Gastroenteritis, commonly referred to as “gastro” or “stomach flu” is a viral infection that may cause fever, stomach ache, vomiting and/or diarrhea. It occurs more commonly during fall and winter months. What can I expect from my child when they have the stomach flu? • Gastro infections can last 7 – 10 days! • Vomiting
Yes, it’s true. You really are off the hook for cleaning the cat litter box while you are pregnant! While the risk of acquiring a toxoplasmosis infection from a cat litter box is very low, it makes sense to avoid the task if possible while pregnant. What is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the
Introducing solid foods to your baby’s diet is an exciting time for many parents. But with that also comes some worries about potential food allergies. Some foods are a higher risk for allergies than others. Peanuts, milk and eggs are some of the more common culprits. Before starting medical school, I remember being told by relatives that we
When Madi was 15 months old, we were at a play area and we met a little girl who was 16 months old. This little girl was speaking at a 3 year old level! She was speaking in almost full sentences and knew her first and last name. At 15 months, Madi could only say
Our bodies have an intrinsic timekeeping system that regulates sleep, wakefulness and other systems such as temperature, appetite and hormone levels. This built-in system is called the circadian rhythm. For most people the circadian rhythm drives wakefulness during the daytime and promotes sleep at nighttime. This is because the biggest environmental contributor to sleep-wake cycles
Plugged milk ducts can be an uncomfortable complication of breastfeeding. It is estimated that up to two-thirds of breastfeeding women experience a plugged milk duct at some point. A plugged milk duct is a small area of breast tissue that does not drain milk adequately and causes swelling. How Do I Know If I Have A Plugged Milk Duct? A plugged
I experienced significant hair loss after both of my pregnancies. My experience with postpartum hair loss made wonder, why do we lose hair postpartum and is there anything we can do about it? Postpartum Hair Loss Postpartum hair loss is an inevitable part of a woman’s postpartum journey. At some point anywhere from one to five months postpartum,
Sponsored by Mead Johnson Some babies have allergies to proteins that are found in cow’s milk. This is known as Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA). CMPA is the most common food allergy in infancy affecting 2-7.5% of infants. It can present during the first few months of life, often within days or weeks after introduction
Essential oils are widely used for a variety of reasons. Some people use them for everyday wellness, while others just enjoy their smell. Whatever your reason is for using essential oils, it is important to know about their proper use and safety. This is especially important when considering using essential oils in the pediatric population. What Are
Prior to this past year, we didn’t spend much time outside during the winter. I’ve never been a fan of cold weather, but I’ve slowly started to embrace and enjoy the Alberta winters! In order to enjoy outdoor winter activities, our family invested in getting warm winter gear. Being comfortable and warm makes outdoor play much