Posted Monday, August 13, 2007 12:40 PM
Q: Is it bad to lay out (beach, pool) when you're PG? I know that PG women burn easier, so I'll definitely be religious about the sun block, but I just wondered if it's OK to be out in the heat for long-ish periods of time. I'm supposed to go on a beach
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Posted Wednesday, August 08, 2007 12:10 AM
Q: When is it too late to fly when you are pregnant? -- RGPhillips Dr. Ashley Roman : Most airlines won’t let passengers on board after 36 weeks. As a doctor, I agree that anything up to 36 weeks is fine. I simply tell my patients to be sure and drink
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Erin W
Filed under: Dr. Roman, health, safety
Posted Tuesday, July 03, 2007 11:19 AM
Q: I always heard about getting salmonella poisoning from chicken, but now it's popping up in other foods. What is salmonella? Is there any way to protect my family? Dr. Vicki Papadeas : Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea
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Posted Tuesday, July 03, 2007 11:16 AM
Q: Can I take my baby to see fireworks? Will it hurt his ears? Dr. Vicki Papadeas : Many babies love them, but you don't want to get too close to fireworks. A little bit of common sense is in order, really -- if you are so close that you can feel the
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Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2007 4:39 PM
Q: How do vaccines work? Are they safe, or could they make my baby sick? Are there side effects? And, is the risk worth it -- should I get my baby vaccinated? Dr. Vicki Papadeas : I firmly believe in vaccines. In my pediatric lifetime, I’ve seen a lot
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Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2007 1:27 PM
Q: I've heard progesterone can help with avoiding preterm labor. Is this true? How do I know if I need this? Dr. Ashley Roman : If you have delivered prematurely in a prior pregnancy, you may be a candidate for progesterone shots or vaginal suppositories.
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Paula K
Filed under: Dr. Roman, safety
Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2007 12:18 PM
Q: Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk of preterm labor? Dr. Ashley Roman : Preterm birth affects approximately 12% of pregnancies in the United States, and 80% of these are due to preterm labor or preterm premature rupture of membranes (breaking
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Posted Tuesday, May 08, 2007 11:48 AM
Q: My friend miscarried, and had a D&E. What is this, and why did she need one? Can it increase the risk of more pregnancy problems later? Dr. Joseph Hill : D&E (dilation and evacuation) is a minor surgical procedure which involves mechanically
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Paula K
Filed under: Dr. Hill, health, safety