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My Baby Feeds All Night…Is This Okay?

12 am – 4 am…and the baby still wants to feed?! Q: Good morning, Doctor. My wife is doing exclusive breast feeding but my daughter sucks intensively, an average of 14hrs everyday…she could suck from 12am to 4am sometimes, making … Continue reading

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True Or False? Drinking Stout Helps You Replace The Blood You Donated.

How many of us grew up hearing this? Donate blood. Drink a bottle of stout to get your blood back. Sounds logical…except that’s not how the human body works. In fact, alcohol is one of the things you should avoid … Continue reading

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Can You Tell You’re Having Twins Before An Ultrasound?

Many women think they can. Maybe the morning sickness feels worse. Maybe the tummy seems bigger than expected. Maybe there’s a strong family history of twins. But which signs actually mean something and which ones can be misleading? Read! Q: … Continue reading

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Doctor, Is Smoked Goat Cheese Safe During Pregnancy?

Would you stop eating a food you love if it could increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth? That’s why certain cheeses are best avoided during pregnancy. The concern isn’t the cheese itself. It’s a bacteria called Listeria. Here’s what … Continue reading

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Can Men Grow Breasts?

Surprisingly, yes. Hormonal changes can cause breast tissue to enlarge in boys and men, sometimes affecting just one side. But how do you know when it’s harmless and when it needs medical attention? Read the post below! Q: Hello once … Continue reading

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You Could Be Making Your Pimples Worse!

Want to know one of the fastest ways to make pimples worse? Keep touching them.Keep squeezing them.Keep picking at them.Keep tweaking them. Many people spend money on acne treatments while unknowingly doing the one thing that causes more scarring and … Continue reading

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Should I Believe The Urine or The Blood Test?

Doctor, my blood test says I’m pregnant… but my urine test says I’m not. Which one should I believe?🤔 It sounds impossible. After all, aren’t pregnancy tests supposed to give the same answer? Not always. A positive blood pregnancy test … Continue reading

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Your Hiccups Could Be Trying To Tell You Something!

Q: Hello Doctor my dad is having hiccups and it’s really irritating because he can’t eat even if he drinks water it doesn’t stop. We went to different hospitals, no help. What can be the cause and its treatment? A: … Continue reading

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My Period Has Disappeared…Will I Ever Have A Baby?

Doctor, my period only comes once every 3 months. Will I ever be able to have children? This is one of the most common fears women with polycystic ovaries (PCOS) face. When your period disappears for months at a time, … Continue reading

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Doctor, Will My Baby Ever Talk?!

In babies with tongue tie, there’s a tight piece of skin holding the tongue down from the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This is also called ankyloglossia and could affect baby’s ability to latch on … Continue reading

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