Taking Care of Your Child by Pantell, Robert H. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Page Dedication Copyright A Note to Our Readers Contents Acknowledgments In Memoriam Introduction Part I: Birth of a Family

Chapter 1: A Child Is Coming

I’m Pregnant, We’re Pregnant Taking Care of Yourself During Pregnancy

Diet Exercise Traveling Sex Prenatal Screening During Pregnancy The New Biology: Genes, Genomics, and Genetic Screening Screening Tests: What You Should Know Before a Test Medicine Pets Infections

Breast-Feeding or Bottle-Feeding?

Concerns about Breast-Feeding Benefits of Breast-Feeding Formula- or Bottle-Feeding

Childbirth Preparation Classes

Lamaze Other Types Sources

Home Delivery, Hospital Delivery, or Something Else?

Hospitals At Home Other Options

Additional Reading and Resources

Chapter 2: The Big Event

Stages of Labor

Rupture of the Membranes

Medications Used During Labor

Sleep Medications Pain Medications: You Are in Charge Analgesia and Anesthesia Pitocin and “Induced Births”

Fetal Heart Monitoring Delivery Room Procedures

Episiotomy Breech Deliveries Cesareans

Premature Labor and Births Newborn Procedures

Newborn Blood Screening Hearing Screening Screening for Heart Diseases

Circumcision Taking Your Child Home

Hospital Routine Product Samples The Drive Home Arriving Home

Chapter 3: Your First Concerns

The First Child The Second Time Around Activity

Breathing

Parts of the Body

The Skin The Head The Eyes The Nose The Mouth The Face The Hands The Chest The Abdomen The Genitalia The Feet

Feeding

Breast-Feeding Bottle-Feeding How Much Milk or Formula? Solid Foods Feeding Ability Social Eating Overeating Food Additives

Additional Reading

Part II: The Growing Child

Chapter 4: Growth and Development

What Does Normal Mean? Growth

Your Child’s Weight Your Child’s Height Growth at Puberty

Development

New Skills How Babies Learn Sequence of Skills Individuality Monitoring My Child’s Development

Toilet Training

Bowel Control Bladder Training Bed-Wetting

Additional Reading

Chapter 5: Personality and Behavior

Infancy: Birth to One Year

Crying Sleeping

Toddlers

Sleeping Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers Temper Tantrums Breath-Holding Spells

The Preschool Years

Short Attention Span (Hyperactivity)

The Early School Years (Ages 6 to 11)

Friendships Ethical Codes Development in School

Adolescents (Age 12 and Up)

Expectations Independence Choosing Medical Care Problem Behaviors

Discipline

Age-appropriate Discipline Punishment

Sexuality

Infants Toddlers Ages 3 to 6 Ages 7 to 12 Adolescents

Summary: Parenting Children and Beyond Additional Reading

Chapter 6: Today’s Family

Adoption

Open Adoption What to Tell Your Child

Child Care

Your Child’s Needs Benefits and Risks Choosing a Program

Divorce and Remarriage Parents’ Feelings

The Arrival Separation Frustration

Psychological Resources Additional Reading

Chapter 7: School Days

School Readiness School Problems Learning Challenges

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Investigating Learning Problems

Intelligence Testing

Avoiding School Childhood Athletics

Is Your Child Ready? Sports Safety

Sports Injuries

Reducing Injuries Readiness Concussion

Additional Resources

Part III: The Healthy Child

Chapter 8: Working with Your Doctor

Finding Someone to Care

Medical Practitioners Marks of Good Care: Quality Checks Second Opinions Minimizing Risks of Medical Care

Internet Information and Misinformation

Information You Can Trust Children in the Digital Age

Child Health-Supervision Visits

Physical Assessments

Your Doctor, Your Child’s Doctor The First Pelvic Examination Laboratory Screening Tests for Children

Tuberculosis Anemia Sickle-Cell Disease Urine Diabetes Cholesterol Lead

Screening for the Cause of Frequent Illness Hospitalization

Psychological Effects Common Concerns

Surgery

Tonsillectomy Adenoidectomy Ear Tubes Repair of Umbilical Hernia Undescended Testicles Hydrocele and Inguinal Hernia Appendectomy Circumcision Transfusions

Chapter 9: Preventive Care

Immunizations

Principle Vaccine Safety Questions Hepatitis B Hepatitis A Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Polio Measles Rubella (German Measles) Mumps Hemophilus Influenzae Type B Pneumococcal Disease Chicken Pox Influenza Meningococcal Disease Rotavirus Human Papillomavirus Smallpox Immunization Schedule

Allergies

Food Allergy Asthma Allergic Rhinitis Eczema Allergy Testing and Shots

Dental Care

Teething Tooth Decay Brushing Your Child’s Teeth Dental Flossing Water Jets Fluoride The First Trip to the Dentist Permanent Teeth

Additional Resources

Chapter 10: Healthy Habits at Home and Away

Injuries

Household Automobiles Bicycles Skates, Skateboards, and Scooters Water Safety Dogs

Growing Up Healthy/Avoiding Adult Diseases

Smoking Obesity HIV Firearms Suicide Substance Abuse

Missing Children

Preventing Abduction

Chapter 11: The Home Pharmacy

Tincture of Time Giving Children Medicine Complementary and Alternative Medicine Additional Reading Your Medicine Cabinet

Pain and Fever Relievers Syrup of Ipecac Bandages Antiseptic Cleansers Thermometers Vaporizer Sunscreen Antihistamines Decongestants for Colds Cough and Cold Medicines Nose Drops Soothing Lotions Other Medicines

Chapter 12: Minimizing Environmental Risks

Adverse Childhood Events Creating a Safer Environment

Pregnant and Nursing Mothers Infants Toddlers Children and Adolescents

Parenting in an Age of Bioterrorism Talking with Children Perspective

Part IV: The Child and the Common Complaint

Introduction: Interpreting Childhood Complaints

How to Use Part IV The Sick Child

Chapter A: Emergencies

Emergency Signs Choking Poisoning

Chapter B: Common Injuries

Cuts (Lacerations) Puncture Wounds Animal Bites Scrapes and Abrasions Does My Child Need a Tetanus Shot? Broken Bones Ankle Injuries Knee Injuries Arm Injuries Head Injuries Burns Infected Wounds Insect Bites or Stings Fishhooks Smashed Fingers

Chapter C: Common Concerns

Fever Headache Hyperactivity and ADHD Bed-Wetting Constipation Overweight/Obesity Underweight Weakness and Fatigue Dizziness and Fainting Seizures Swallowed Objects Frequent Illnesses Jaundice Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

Chapter D: Eye Problems

Eye Redness, Burning, Itching, and Discharge Swollen Eyes Object in Eye/Eye Pain Styes and Blocked Tear Ducts Vision Problems

Chapter E: Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems

Is It a Virus, a Bacterium, or an Allergy? Colds and Flu Sore Throat Earaches Ear Discharges Hearing Loss Runny Nose Cough Croup Wheezing Hoarseness Swollen Glands Nosebleeds Bad Breath Mouth Sores Toothaches

Chapter F: Skin Problems

Identifying Skin Problems Baby Rashes Diaper Rash Hair Loss Impetigo Ringworm (Tinea corporis; Tinea capitis) Hives Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Skin Lumps, Bumps, and Warts Eczema Boils Acne Athlete’s Foot (Tinea pedis) Jock Itch (Tinea cruris) Sunburn Lice Bedbugs Ticks Lyme Disease (Ticks) West Nile Virus (Mosquitoes) Chiggers Scabies Dandruff and Cradle Cap Patchy Loss of Skin Color

Chapter G: “Classic” Childhood Diseases

Chicken Pox Measles Mumps/Swollen Salivary Glands Rubella (German Measles) Roseola Scarlet Fever Fifth Disease

Chapter H: Bones, Muscles, and Joints

Pain in the Limbs, Muscles, or Joints Limp Neck Pain Bowlegs and Knock-Knees Pigeon Toes and Flat Feet Arm and Leg Lumps Lower Back Pain

Chapter I: Chest Problems

Chest Pain Shortness of Breath Palpitations

Chapter J: Digestive Tract Problems

Nausea and Vomiting Diarrhea Colic Abdominal Pain Recurrent Abdominal Pain Eating Difficulty Rectal Problems (Bleeding and Itching)

Chapter K: The Urinary Tract and the Genitals

Urination Problems Vaginal Discharge Menstrual Problems Problems with the Penis Swollen Scrotum

Chapter L: Adolescent Sexuality

Preventing Unwanted Consequences

Part V: Appendices

Growth Charts M-CHAT-R

Index

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