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Sick Infant? A Pediatric Nurse Answers New Parents' Questions
Sick Infant? A Pediatric Nurse Answers New Parents' Questions
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Having counseled parents on thousands of calls over approximately a decade as a pediatric advice nurse, I have found that upwards of 95% of all parents call about only a handful of problems. These problems include such common ailments as fever, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, and vomiting. While each call is unique, much of the advice I give to parents about these common problems is not. Most of my answers could be applied to nearly any child with the same condition. For that reason, I am able to share my advice in written form with you.
In the following chapters, I address what -- based on my experience -- are the twelve most common healthcare questions of new parents. While being able to discuss these issues directly with a pediatrician or nurse is preferable, life does not always cooperate. There undoubtedly will be times when your child is sick and talking with a healthcare professional is simply not an option. It is for these times, in particular, that this book was written. Hopefully, this book will provide a bit of knowledge and a touch of confidence, which when combined with plenty of love, will be all the medicine you need.
Of course, this book is not intended to serve as a substitute for being seen by a medical professional. You should consult your physician for any medical diagnosis and in the case of an emergency. The purpose of the book is to instill emotional comfort and intellectual confidence for new parents dealing with common ailments their children may face. I hope to achieve this goal by sharing my experiences and the experiences of the hundreds of new parents that have called me in the middle of the night.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Valerie A. Wallace, R.N. is the mother of three grown children, one a nurse herself. She also has four grandchildren. Born and raised in San Francisco, Mrs. Wallace became a Registered Nurse in 1967. She worked for five years in the pediatric department of San Francisco General Hospital. After becoming a mother in 1972, she left her job at the hospital to raise her three children.
Two decades later, she re-entered nursing as an advice nurse in the pediatric field. Mrs. Wallace has worked as a pediatric advice nurse for the last 10 years, approximately. She currently resides and Marin County, California and continues to advise new parents as a nighttime advice nurse.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
Typical New Parent Question: Our new baby has been wakeful the past few nights, but even after holding and walking with the baby for hours during the night the baby is still discontent and there is no relief from the intermittent fussiness. What do we do?
One of the most common complaints I hear from new parents is that "my baby has problems sleeping at night." While babies do wake during the night for feedings, there is no reason that a baby should be active and awake during the night on a continual basis (e.g. wanting to play at 2:00 a.m. every night). Fortunately, if your baby is unusually wakeful at night, there probably is nothing medically wrong with your child. Your infant's sleeping habits are most likely to blame.
This is a fairly common experience that I just relived with my granddaughter -- the "Baby Buffalo." At roughly 8 months of age, we gave my granddaughter the nickname the "Baby Buffalo" because she fooled, or "buffaloed," her parents into giving hugs, book reading, or even play time during the middle of the night by crying needlessly. Like any new parent, my daughter could not ignore the piercing midnight cries and would immediately sprint to console the Baby Buffalo. The lack of sleep, however, was taking a toll on my daughter, not to mention the Baby Buffalo.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
10,000 Calls From Worried Parents Later: Answers to Your 12 Most Common Early Childcare Questions
+ Disclaimer
+ Introduction
+ About The Author
+ Answers to New Parents' 12 Most Common HealthCare Questions
Chapter 1: Sleep Problems
+ Avoid The Baby Buffalo
+ How To Solve It
Chapter 2: Umbilical Cord Problems
+ Why You Shouldn't Panic
Chapter 3: Irritation Problems
+ Rashes & Hives
+ How To Solve It
Chapter 4: Irregular Bowel Movement
+ Breastfed Infants
+ Bottle-Fed Infants
Chapter 6: Vomiting
+ Handling the Problem Without Getting Messy
Chapter 7: Diarrhea
+ When Does It Require Medical Attention?
Chapter 8: Breastfeeding Difficulties
+ The Ever-Hungry Newborn
+ Painful Breastfeeding
Chapter 9: Nosebleeds
+ Spontaneous Bleeds
Chapter 10: Croup
+ What It Is, and How To Recognize It
Chapter 11: Those Little Freak Accidents
+ Preparing For the Unexpected
Chapter 12: Immunizations
+ Unforseen Reactions
Conclusion
+ Final Thought
Having counseled parents on thousands of calls over approximately a decade as a pediatric advice nurse, I have found that upwards of 95% of all parents call about only a handful of problems. These problems include such common ailments as fever, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, and vomiting. While each call is unique, much of the advice I give to parents about these common problems is not. Most of my answers could be applied to nearly any child with the same condition. For that reason, I am able to share my advice in written form with you.
In the following chapters, I address what -- based on my experience -- are the twelve most common healthcare questions of new parents. While being able to discuss these issues directly with a pediatrician or nurse is preferable, life does not always cooperate. There undoubtedly will be times when your child is sick and talking with a healthcare professional is simply not an option. It is for these times, in particular, that this book was written. Hopefully, this book will provide a bit of knowledge and a touch of confidence, which when combined with plenty of love, will be all the medicine you need.
Of course, this book is not intended to serve as a substitute for being seen by a medical professional. You should consult your physician for any medical diagnosis and in the case of an emergency. The purpose of the book is to instill emotional comfort and intellectual confidence for new parents dealing with common ailments their children may face. I hope to achieve this goal by sharing my experiences and the experiences of the hundreds of new parents that have called me in the middle of the night.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Valerie A. Wallace, R.N. is the mother of three grown children, one a nurse herself. She also has four grandchildren. Born and raised in San Francisco, Mrs. Wallace became a Registered Nurse in 1967. She worked for five years in the pediatric department of San Francisco General Hospital. After becoming a mother in 1972, she left her job at the hospital to raise her three children.
Two decades later, she re-entered nursing as an advice nurse in the pediatric field. Mrs. Wallace has worked as a pediatric advice nurse for the last 10 years, approximately. She currently resides and Marin County, California and continues to advise new parents as a nighttime advice nurse.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
Typical New Parent Question: Our new baby has been wakeful the past few nights, but even after holding and walking with the baby for hours during the night the baby is still discontent and there is no relief from the intermittent fussiness. What do we do?
One of the most common complaints I hear from new parents is that "my baby has problems sleeping at night." While babies do wake during the night for feedings, there is no reason that a baby should be active and awake during the night on a continual basis (e.g. wanting to play at 2:00 a.m. every night). Fortunately, if your baby is unusually wakeful at night, there probably is nothing medically wrong with your child. Your infant's sleeping habits are most likely to blame.
This is a fairly common experience that I just relived with my granddaughter -- the "Baby Buffalo." At roughly 8 months of age, we gave my granddaughter the nickname the "Baby Buffalo" because she fooled, or "buffaloed," her parents into giving hugs, book reading, or even play time during the middle of the night by crying needlessly. Like any new parent, my daughter could not ignore the piercing midnight cries and would immediately sprint to console the Baby Buffalo. The lack of sleep, however, was taking a toll on my daughter, not to mention the Baby Buffalo.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
10,000 Calls From Worried Parents Later: Answers to Your 12 Most Common Early Childcare Questions
+ Disclaimer
+ Introduction
+ About The Author
+ Answers to New Parents' 12 Most Common HealthCare Questions
Chapter 1: Sleep Problems
+ Avoid The Baby Buffalo
+ How To Solve It
Chapter 2: Umbilical Cord Problems
+ Why You Shouldn't Panic
Chapter 3: Irritation Problems
+ Rashes & Hives
+ How To Solve It
Chapter 4: Irregular Bowel Movement
+ Breastfed Infants
+ Bottle-Fed Infants
Chapter 6: Vomiting
+ Handling the Problem Without Getting Messy
Chapter 7: Diarrhea
+ When Does It Require Medical Attention?
Chapter 8: Breastfeeding Difficulties
+ The Ever-Hungry Newborn
+ Painful Breastfeeding
Chapter 9: Nosebleeds
+ Spontaneous Bleeds
Chapter 10: Croup
+ What It Is, and How To Recognize It
Chapter 11: Those Little Freak Accidents
+ Preparing For the Unexpected
Chapter 12: Immunizations
+ Unforseen Reactions
Conclusion
+ Final Thought
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