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Taking Medication During Pregnancy
Discover the benefits as well as the risks of taking different medications during pregnancy, along with considerations to take into account while pregnant.
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Childhood Growth Disorders
Mar 16, 2015
Children vary greatly in height and weight, and growth rates also vary. How do you know if your child is growing appropriately? Childhood growth disorders can have many causes, and early action is important if you suspect your child may have a growth disorder. On The Doctors, Pfizer’s Chief Medical Officer Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D., and pediatrician, Tanya Altmann, M.D. explain more and provide tips for parents to monitor their children’s growth.
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Discover ways to help keep your children active and healthy, which can help prevent conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Taking Medication and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers, learn the safety concerns surrounding the taking of medication while breastfeeding, and how to discuss treatments with a doctor.
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Balancing Career and Caregiving for a Child with Disabilities
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Clinical Trials for Children – Why Are They So Important?
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