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Ahh, the sounds of spring: Birds chirping, lawn mowers humming, kids outside playing—and sneezing. Unfortunately, seasonal allergies can be part of spring’s arrival for children as well as adults, and it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between allergies and colds. Here are some things to look for to help make the call.
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Jennifer Ammons, MD on
4/16/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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Medication use during pregnancy has increased over the last 30 years. Some medications are considered to be safe to take while you're pregnant; others are definitely harmful.
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Terri L. Rapp, MD on
4/9/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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While Mary Poppins may have sung gaily that “a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down,” many parents still struggle to carry out this important task. By learning a few tips and tricks, you can put away the sugar jar.
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Jennifer Ammons, MD on
3/15/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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For many children, winter brings rough, chapped lips and dry, itchy skin. A few simple tips can make a big difference in soothing these common winter conditions.
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Jennifer Ammons, MD on
2/20/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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Screening tests—tests that look for conditions or diseases before any symptoms are evident—are important tools for you to maintain your health at any age. Diseases like cancer and diabetes can be treated successfully when they're found early, and screenings are the best way to an early diagnosis.
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Bryan Yingling, MD on
1/3/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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There's been a flurry of activity this year regarding cancer screening guidelines, and the latest news concerns cervical cancer testing in women. The Pap test is still the gold standard, but proposed guidelines from a government panel and other groups suggest you don't need to be screened as often as you may have been.
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George Olt, MD on
12/1/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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If you've been diagnosed with uterine fibroids—benign tumors of the uterus—your treatment options range from doing nothing to removal of the entire uterus. Your choice depends on how severe your symptoms are and whether or not you want to have children.
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Bryan Yingling, MD on
9/6/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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The quick answer: when your physician or certified nurse midwife has seen you and gives you the green light. You may be able to start within days. But if you've had a Cesarean delivery or other complications be sure to discuss your exercise program with your health-care provider.
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Erika Maust-Neiderer on
8/8/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Between 15 percent to 20 percent of all babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are the result of multiple births. That's because pregnancies involving more than one baby have a greater risk of complications, including premature birth.
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Kevin Lorah, MD on
7/25/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Sleeping is very important when you're pregnant, but the changes your body is going through, especially your growing abdomen, may make it difficult for you to get a good night's sleep. Regardless of your favorite sleeping position before your pregnancy, it's best to sleep on your side—specifically your left side.
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Erika Maust-Neiderer on
6/30/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Millions of women, particularly older women, experience urinary incontinence—involuntarily losing urine. One of the treatment options is pelvic floor strengthening, or exercising the muscles that support your uterus, bladder, and bowel.
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Eileen Herman on
6/9/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Prior to discharge, your baby—whether full-term or premature—will receive the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, which protects against serious liver disease.
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Kevin Lorah, MD on
5/19/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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How much weight you should gain during your pregnancy really depends on you—what you weighed before you got pregnant, your body mass index, and your overall health. In general, if your pre-pregnancy weight is normal, you can safely gain 25 to 35 pounds.
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Barb Good, CNM on
4/28/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Any bleeding or spotting after menopause should be evaluated by a physician as soon as possible. In most cases, the cause of post-menopausal bleeding is benign, but it could be a sign of something serious, which is why it is important to consult with your gynecologist.
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John Eichenlaub, MD on
4/7/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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The Neonatal Invensive Care Unit (NICU) is usually thought of as a place for tiny, premature babies to receive special care. Many people do not realize that most of the babies who pass through the NICU are actually full term or late preterm.
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Kevin Lorah, MD on
3/17/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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There are many reasons your doctor could recommend a cesarean delivery. They range from your own health problems, such as an infection or high blood pressure, to issues with the baby, including its position in the uterus and whether it's showing signs of distress.
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Bryan Yingling, MD on
2/24/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Hot flashes—a sudden, strong feeling of warmth and flushing in the chest, neck and face—are a common side effect of menopause and cannot be prevented. But that doesn't mean you have to suffer with them. There are lifestyle changes you can make, as well as therapies, that can help to decrease the severity and frequency of hot flashes.
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Jessica Krebs, MD on
2/3/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Centering Pregnancy is a program that offers group care during your pregnancy. It's a way for you and the baby's father to participate in your care while developing relationships with your caregiver and other parents-to-be. This innovative concept in prenatal care has recently come to the Lancaster area.
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Bryan Yingling, MD on
1/10/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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All pregnant women, regardless of what trimester they're in, should get the seasonal flu and H1N1 flu vaccines (they're in the same shot this year) as soon as they can.
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John Eichenlaub, MD on
12/2/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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Yes, your breasts do change with menopause, just as they change with any fluctuation of hormone levels, starting with puberty.
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Bryan Yingling, MD on
11/11/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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Late preterm babies are not just “smaller” than full-term infants. The body systems that will help late preterm babies eat are not fully developed, and you’ll need to learn to read your baby’s cues to help him or her feed successfully.
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Kirstin Brubaker on
10/20/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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If you’re healthy, air travel generally shouldn’t be a problem for you, especially during the second trimester, which some regard as the safest time to travel by plane. As always, it’s best to discuss your health and pregnancy with your physician before planning a trip by plane.
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Kristi Herbst on
9/22/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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We look at several factors such as feeding, breathing, weight, and age to determine when an infant born prematurely can go home.
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Kevin Lorah, MD on
9/8/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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