Can early induction (37 weeks) affect baby's development?
I was induced with this baby at 37 0/7 weeks. I was induced because i had a placental abruption last February at 38 6/7 weeks and my daughter died and i went into DIC. Super stress filled pregnancy...
View ArticleOrganic Mattresses
Hi Dr. Sears, I recently started researching mattresses for our little one and my head is spinning from all the information I've been reading! I was wondering what your thoughts are regarding regular...
View ArticleSeparate vaccinations
The age old question- is there anyway to get a separated MMR? I called American Medicine, left several messages, but I haven't received any response in 2 months. Also, is the pertussis vaccination...
View ArticlePostpubescent MMR and Chronic Arthritis studies
Hello, Dr. Sears. I was re-reading your book recently and wanted to know more information in regard to the link you cite between the MMR in postpubescent females and the development of auto-immune...
View ArticleVaccination question
Hi Dr. Sears, Thanks so much for having this board. My four year old had a reaction at two months old after receiving pentacel and the rotavirus vaccine. The reaction was a high pitched scream and...
View ArticlePolio Vaccine Question
Hi Dr. Sears, Thank you in advance for help with my question. I'm a little confused about immunity and doses with the polio vaccine. My daughter just turned four and has not had any vaccines since 12...
View ArticleVaccine q's
Hi Dr. Sears, In your practice, how are children handling the first MMR at 4-5 years old? In this age range, have you seen any regression/behavioral/gastro changes following this vaccine that you are...
View ArticleEpisodic, elevated CK after illness
We are trying to figure out whats going on with my son. He's 9, and has a history of leg/muscle problems after illness. Its very acute, and only happens about once each summer. He gets a summer...
View ArticlePertussis: prevention & early detection
Hi! I'm a new mom to a 5-week-old girl, and I'm really torn about the DTaP vaccine. I do understand and worry about the threat it poses to infants, but I'm probably not going to give it to her for the...
View ArticlePolio in Israel and Vaccination
Hi there, I've posted this on the general forum, but wanted your advice as well, as I've read your book and found it very informative. My two kids, 3 and 5 are not vaccinated. I feel pretty confident...
View ArticleSpecial consderation for travel to Costa Rica
Hi Dr. Sears, We will be travelling to Costa Rica toward the end of the year. Our daughter, age 7, has been selectively vaccinated: She's had full vax for DTaP, IPV and has had one dose of measles only...
View ArticleMother in law issues
The first thing my MIL said to me when she found out i was pregnant was don't get to attached you can have a miscarriage, she had one with her first pregnancy. Then going into details about what...
View ArticleDTaP questions
Hello Dr. Bob, My daughter was unvaxed until recently due to autoimmune issues in our family. Couple of months ago she had a puncture wound in her leg with a rusty metal object. The drs at ER insisted...
View ArticleIs pneumovax a good idea?
Hi, I'm looking for a second opinion. My son just turned 4 years old and has not received any vaccinations yet. A quick bit of background: at 6 months old, he had severe eczema, severe food allergies...
View ArticlePertussis Vaccine for Asthmatic Child?
Hello Dr Sears, We have an unvaccinated almost 6 year old daughter. She always seemed to be prone to respiratory infection - croup as an infant, colds and sinus infections that became upper respiratory...
View Articlebaby wount feed unless asleep
#1 of 12 hours ago shazzer Hi there i have a 15 week old baby. For the past 3 weeks he wount take his bottle. He screams if i try to give it to him. He used to be on 7oz 4 hourly but now im lucky to...
View ArticleTopical fluoride and children
Hi Dr. Sears, I was wondering what your thoughts and recommendations are regarding fluoride treatments and children. My little one is 4 1/2 and I've refused fluoride topical applications in the past...
View ArticleVax for Mex?
Hi there, I have two girls, ages 2 & 4, and we are traveling to really rural Mexico this spring to stay with family. My older daughter was born there, and was required to get some vaccines (TB at 1...
View Articleinfrequent soft stools alarming?
Hi! My son will be 3 next month, and we're concerned about his bowel movements. Even as a baby being exclusively nursed, he hardly pooped! It would be like once every 2 or 3 days- and I didn't worry...
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