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RSV: What is it? One Mom’s Personal Story and Advice from a Pediatrician

October 18, 2010 By Alex 8 Comments

I had first heard of RSV when Breezy Mama Kelly gave birth to her first-born at 32 weeks. It was winter, and because her daughter was premature, she was scared to death of her having RSV. That was pre-kid time for me, and I didn’t think much about it after. Since that time, I’ve read […]

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Whooping Cough: Why You Need to be Concerned

August 17, 2010 By Alex 10 Comments

If you’ve listened to the news lately, you’ve heard about whooping cough. Everyone, from babies to grandmas, has gotten it–no one is immune. Whooping cough–one of those diseases that seems like it should’ve been eradicated long ago–is back. And it’s scary. Breezy Mama turned to Pediatrician Dr. Jon Conti for the low-down on this infectious […]

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Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing–What To Do and When To Do It

April 19, 2010 By Alex 51 Comments

In the three years between when I had my first born to second born, a lot had changed. New strollers, joggers with front swivel wheels, a whole new array of toddler snacks, and one of the most important things–recommendations on car seats. When my son turned one, I was so excited to have him face […]

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