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Interpreting infant growth charts

Remember your first visit with your baby’s pediatrician? I remember that it seemed like a HUGE deal just to leave the house.  Did we fasten BabyC in the car seat correctly?  Where can we sit in this...

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Pertussis Vaccination in Every Pregnancy: Safe and Effective

Receiving the Tdap vaccine during the third trimester of pregnancy is our best chance at protecting young infants from pertussis, a disease that can be particularly dangerous during the first few...

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Are the Ingredients in the Newborn Vitamin K Shot Safe?

The newborn vitamin K shot prevents rare but potentially devastating vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). If you're concerned about the ingredients in the shot, I've investigated the science behind...

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