Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P.

September 06, 2008

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Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P.

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Adoption: An Adoptive Mother Worried About Not Breastfeeding - 05/27/00

Baby Supplies: Shoes for a 9½-Month-Old - 08/01/01

Crib Safety: Width between Bars - 07/02/01

Strollers for Newborns - 04/06/01

Nervous about Baby Sleeping with Blanket - 03/12/01

Stroller Tips - 10/23/00

Walking Shoes - 06/03/00

Sippy Cup Tips - 06/01/00

Birth Defects: Ensuring that a Child Won't Have Sickle Cell - 02/28/01

Birth Order: Not As Attached to the Second Child - 08/01/01

Breastfeeding: General: Breast Milk Looks 'Watered Down' - 09/11/01

Leaving Breastfed Infant for the Weekend - 09/11/01

Pumping Instead of Nursing - 07/02/01

Concerned that Baby Is Spitting Up during Feedings - 04/26/01

Breast Milk Storage - 03/12/01

Preparing to Return to Work When Breastfeeding - 03/12/01

Pumping While Exclusively Breastfeeding - 06/08/00

Breastfeeding A Toddler - 06/05/00

Breastfeeding: Getting Started: Pumping Instead of Nursing - 07/02/01

Burping Basics - 03/22/01

Breastfeeding A Newborn - 06/08/00

Breastfeeding: On Demand or on a Schedule - 06/08/00

Deciding How Long To Breastfeed - 06/08/00

Tips For Successful Breastfeeding - 06/04/00

Is Breastmilk Enough for a 3-Month-Old - 06/01/00

Breastfeeding: Problems: Worried 11-Week-Old Is Not Eating Enough - 06/15/01

Anxious about Breastfeeding - 05/23/01

Frequent Nighttime Feeder - 01/03/01

A Baby's Lack of Bowel Movements - 10/19/00

Nipple Confusion - 06/06/00

Questioning The Need To Supplement A Breastfed Baby - 06/06/00

Breastfeeding: Weaning: Weaning before Spending Time Apart - 04/06/01

Limiting How Long You Breastfeed - 03/12/01

Preparing to Return to Work When Breastfeeding - 03/12/01

Infant Who Wakes Up Wanting to Suck - 03/12/01

An Infant Who Wants Nothing to Do with a Bottle - 02/01/01

Baby's Not Interested in a Bottle - 10/12/00

Deciding How Long To Breastfeed - 06/08/00

Breastfeeding A Toddler - 06/05/00

Breathing and Respiratory: Getting Rid of Infant's Hiccups - 04/26/01

Child Care: Worried about Transition to Daycare - 11/02/00

Child Development Snapshots: Hard to Say Goodbye - 10/10/00

Clothes & Shoes: Shoes for a 9½-Month-Old - 08/01/01

Walking Shoes - 06/03/00

Colds and Flu: Sneezing, Stuffy Nose, and Eye Matter in a Newborn - 06/15/01

Colic: Concerned Baby Is Fussier Than Other Babies - 04/26/01

Constipation: Infant Constipated since Birth - 05/23/01

Crying: Concerned Baby Is Fussier Than Other Babies - 04/26/01

When Babies Cry - 03/12/01

Hard to Listen to the Crying - 10/17/00

Death and Grieving: Loss Hits Eight-Year-Old Close to Home - 09/24/01

Eight-Year-Old Asking about the Death of a Family Member - 09/14/01

Dental Care: Fevers Related to Teething - 05/10/01

Late Getting Her Teeth - 10/10/00

White Spots on Gums - 10/10/00

Diapering Baby: Tips for Changing a Boy's Diaper - 05/23/01

A 10 Month Old Who Flips Off The Changing Table - 06/03/00

Ear Problems: Miscellaneous: Child with Excessive Earwax - 04/06/01

Emotions: What They Mean: A Two-Year-Old Who Won't Let Her Toenails Be Clipped - 04/06/01

Fears: Making Sense of Terrorism - 09/12/01

Three-Year-Old Terrified to Use Adult-Sized Toilet - 07/02/01

Four-Year-Old Refuses to Get a Haircut - 05/10/01

Feeding Supplies: Sippy Cup Tips - 06/01/00

Fetal Development: Fraternal vs. Identical Twins - 03/12/01

Fever: Overview: Fevers Related to Teething - 05/10/01

Fever: Treatment: Fever Medication: Knowing The Dose - 05/27/00

Food Safety: Safe Eating; Avoiding Choking Hazards - 06/02/00

Formula Feeding: Feeding Infant Cow's Milk - 10/05/01

Concerned that Baby Is Spitting Up during Feedings - 04/26/01

Ergonomic Baby Bottles - 03/22/01

Burping Basics - 03/22/01

A 13-Month-Old Who Devours Bottle after Bottle - 02/20/01

An Infant Who Wants Nothing to Do with a Bottle - 02/01/01

Frequent Nighttime Feeder - 01/03/01

Baby's Not Interested in a Bottle - 10/12/00

Holding Their Own Bottles - 10/09/00

GI Problems: Miscellaneous: A Baby's Lack of Bowel Movements - 10/19/00

Genetic Testing in Pregnancy: Ensuring that a Child Won't Have Sickle Cell - 02/28/01

Growth and Growth Charts: Concerned about Preteen's Weight - 10/05/01

Habit Problems: Tips for Phasing Out Use of a Pacifier - 05/10/01

Infant Who Sucks Her Fingers - 03/12/01

Health Promotion: Taking Newborns to Public Places - 07/02/01

Sunscreen for Young Babies - 06/15/01

Skiing for Two-Year-Olds - 03/22/01

Walking Shoes - 06/03/00

Healthy Eating: Worried 11-Week-Old Is Not Eating Enough - 06/15/01

Concerned Baby Is Fussier Than Other Babies - 04/26/01

Media Watch: Making Sense of Terrorism - 09/12/01

Child-related Recall Information - 06/01/00

Medicines: Full vs. Half Dose of Medicine - 05/23/01

Three-Year-Old Refusing to Take His Medicine - 05/23/01

Avoiding The Use Of Aspirin - 05/28/00

Fever Medication: Knowing The Dose - 05/27/00

Misbehavior: Miscellaneous: One-Year-Old Climbing into the Oven - 05/10/01

Four-Year-Old Refuses to Get a Haircut - 05/10/01

Two Preschoolers Making Mom Act As Referee - 05/10/01

A Demanding Two-Year-Old - 01/09/01

Motor Development: Bowlegged Toddler - 09/11/01

Skiing for Two-Year-Olds - 03/22/01

Mouth and Throat Problems: Getting Rid of Infant's Hiccups - 04/26/01

Multiple Pregnancy: The Gene for Twins - 08/01/01

Fraternal vs. Identical Twins - 03/12/01

Newborn Care: Scheduling Newborn's First Pediatric Visit - 09/11/01

Taking a Two-Month-Old to an Amusement Park - 08/01/01

Taking Newborns to Public Places - 07/02/01

Newborn's Belly Button - 04/06/01

Baby Doesn't Like to Lie on His Tummy - 03/22/01

Traveling with a Two-Month-Old - 03/12/01

A Newborn with Swollen Breasts - 02/28/01

Umbilical Cord That Won't Fall Off - 01/15/01

Worried about Baby's Flattened Head - 11/07/00

Treating Baby Acne - 10/13/00

A Newborn With Leaky Diapers - 06/01/00

Newborns: Problems: Taking Newborns to Public Places - 07/02/01

Sneezing, Stuffy Nose, and Eye Matter in a Newborn - 06/15/01

Umbilical Cord That Won't Fall Off - 01/15/01

Worried about Baby's Flattened Head - 11/07/00

A Baby's Lack of Bowel Movements - 10/19/00

Treating Baby Acne - 10/13/00

Nose and Sinus Problems: Sneezing, Stuffy Nose, and Eye Matter in a Newborn - 06/15/01

Overview: Mom's General Pregnancy Experiences: Life After Baby - 02/28/01

Overweight and Underweight: Concerned about Preteen's Weight - 10/05/01

Parenting: Not As Attached to the Second Child - 08/01/01

Finding Free Samples of Baby Products - 05/23/01

Getting Started in Pediatrics - 05/10/01

Researching Working vs. Stay-At-Home Moms - 03/12/01

Life After Baby - 02/28/01

A Two-Year-Old with a Mind of Her Own - 01/03/01

Kiddies & Kitties - 11/01/00

Baby Who Cries Whenever He's Put Down - 10/24/00

Moving to the "Big Boy's" Bed - 10/11/00

Discussing Multiculturalism With A Three-Year-Old - 05/22/00

When Parenthood is Frazzling - 05/20/00

Pets: Kiddies & Kitties - 11/01/00

Placenta, Cord and Amniotic Fluid: Newborn's Belly Button - 04/06/01

Umbilical Cord That Won't Fall Off - 01/15/01

Rashes and Skin Care: Sunscreen for Young Babies - 06/15/01

Clearing Up Athlete's Foot - 05/27/00

Safety: Automobile: Car Seat Guidelines for Older Children - 09/11/01

Car Seats for Larger Infants - 09/11/01

Car Seat Position for a 25-Pound 9½-Month-Old - 06/15/01

Safety: Bikes, Scooters, Skates, Etc.: Skiing for Two-Year-Olds - 03/22/01

Safety: Household: Crib Safety: Width between Bars - 07/02/01

One-Year-Old Climbing into the Oven - 05/10/01

Nervous about Baby Sleeping with Blanket - 03/12/01

A 10 Month Old Who Flips Off The Changing Table - 06/03/00

Safe Eating; Avoiding Choking Hazards - 06/02/00

Child-related Recall Information - 06/01/00

Safety: Outdoors: Taking a Two-Month-Old to an Amusement Park - 08/01/01

Sunscreen for Young Babies - 06/15/01

Skiing for Two-Year-Olds - 03/22/01

Sex & Sexuality: Two-Year-Old Nudist - 10/13/00

Sexuality: Two-Year-Old Nudist - 10/13/00

Siblings: Not As Attached to the Second Child - 08/01/01

Two Preschoolers Making Mom Act As Referee - 05/10/01

Having Children Close Together - 04/26/01

Sickle Cell Disease: Sickle Beta Thalessemia - 06/15/01

Child with Sickle Cell Anemia Suffering from Frequent Colds - 04/26/01

Treating Children with Sickle Cell Disease - 04/06/01

How Sickle Cell Disease Is Inherited - 04/06/01

Lack of Emphasis on Sickle Cell Disease - 03/12/01

Ensuring that a Child Won't Have Sickle Cell - 02/28/01

The Lifespan for a Person with Sickle Cell Disease - 02/28/01

Sleep Concepts: Newborn Sleeping Near a Computer - 08/01/01

Infant Crying before Falling Asleep - 07/02/01

Afraid Toddler is an Early Riser - 06/15/01

Six-Week-Old Who Only Sleeps When Held - 05/23/01

Infant Sleeping on Mother's Chest - 05/10/01

Connection between Sleeping Better and Starting Solids - 05/10/01

Comforting Sick Infant to Sleep - 03/22/01

Sleeping Arrangement for a Newborn - 03/22/01

Sleepless in Tulsa - 10/20/00

Hard to Listen to the Crying - 10/17/00

Sleep Supplies: Crib Safety: Width between Bars - 07/02/01

Nervous about Baby Sleeping with Blanket - 03/12/01

Baby Who Refuses to Sleep in His Crib - 10/20/00

Moving to the "Big Boy's" Bed - 10/11/00

Sleep: Specific Problems: Infant Crying before Falling Asleep - 07/02/01

Afraid Toddler is an Early Riser - 06/15/01

Six-Week-Old Who Only Sleeps When Held - 05/23/01

Infant Sleeping on Mother's Chest - 05/10/01

Infant Waking Numerous Times in the Night - 04/26/01

Avoiding Bad Habits when Your Infant Wakes in the Night - 03/22/01

Vomiting at Bedtime - 03/12/01

Infant Who Wakes Up Wanting to Suck - 03/12/01

Frequent Nighttime Feeder - 01/03/01

Sleepless in Tulsa - 10/20/00

Baby Who Refuses to Sleep in His Crib - 10/20/00

Hard to Listen to the Crying - 10/17/00

Solid Foods: Connection between Sleeping Better and Starting Solids - 05/10/01

A Baby Who Gags on Solids - 02/28/01

A 13-Month-Old Who Devours Bottle after Bottle - 02/20/01

Starting Your Baby On Cereal - 06/01/00

Waiting To Wean The Bottle - 05/25/00

Spoiling: Baby Who Cries Whenever He's Put Down - 10/24/00

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Sleeping Arrangement for a Newborn - 03/22/01

Worried about Baby's Flattened Head - 11/07/00

Tantrums: Screeching Toddler Trouble - 05/10/01

Toddler Wanting to Dress Herself - 04/26/01

Bumping Her Head Often - 04/26/01

A Two-Year-Old Who Won't Let Her Toenails Be Clipped - 04/06/01

A Five-Year-Old Who Screams When at the Store - 03/12/01

Television: A 10 Month Old Who Watches Television - 05/25/00

Times of Crisis: When Young Children Talk about the Attack in Public - 10/05/01

Loss Hits Eight-Year-Old Close to Home - 09/24/01

School-Age Child Seeks More Details about Tragedy - 09/24/01

Eight-Year-Old Asking about the Death of a Family Member - 09/14/01

Making Sense of Terrorism - 09/12/01

Toilet Training: Three-Year-Old Terrified to Use Adult-Sized Toilet - 07/02/01

Toilet Training a Two-Year-Old While Caring for a Newborn - 03/12/01

Early Interest in Toilet Training - 01/17/01

Two-Year-Old Nudist - 10/13/00

Potty Training in a 22 Month Old Showing Signs of Readiness - 05/28/00

Pulling Off The Pull-ups On A 4 Year Old - 05/21/00

Toys and Play: Toddler Only Wants to Play with Cell Phone and Other Things with Buttons - 09/11/01

Transporting Your Baby: Strollers for Newborns - 04/06/01

Stroller Tips - 10/23/00

Travel with Children: Traveling with a Two-Month-Old - 03/12/01

Urinary Tract Problems: Child Drinking and Urinating Frequently - 08/01/01

Violence: Making Sense of Terrorism - 09/12/01

Vomiting and Spitting Up: Concerned that Baby Is Spitting Up during Feedings - 04/26/01

Vomiting and Dehydration in an Infant - 01/26/01

Your Toddler: Sleepless in Tulsa - 10/20/00

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