Rachel Zahn

Rachel Zahn

Rachel Zahn, MD is a pediatrician turned health writer who had three kids during medical school and pediatric training—crazy, huh?

Belly Up

My almost nine-year-old is complaining of tummy pain. We took her to the ER, but they couldn’t find anything wrong. Is it all in her head?

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S-P-E-L-L It Out

Last week we heard from one of our Mamas regulars about an important article posted on the website, hearingfamilies.com. Ellen and I took a look and agreed: it includes valuable lessons and reminders for families of all kinds, not just those with hearing challenges and obvious communication difficulties. Enjoy!      S-P-E-L-L it out for [...]

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I’m going to care for a friend’s baby and I’m worried …

She’s 6 weeks old, doesn’t yet have head control, just passed 7 lbs. and seems so fragile!

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How Smart Will My Child Be?

How Smart Will My Child Be?

We all dream our offspring will be above average, but how do you really know?

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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Older son has come back to live in San Diego. After four years of college and two years exploring near and far, he’s enrolled in grad school in America’s Finest City. It fills my heart to have him nearby and makes me happy happy happy. With him is his live-in girlfriend of three years, whom [...]

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My Kid Ate Dog Sh*t!!!!

I’m so embarrassed to talk about this. What’s wrong with my child??

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Ten Reasons to Get This Year’s Flu Shot. Now.

Ten Reasons to Get This Year’s Flu Shot. Now.

Here’s my plug for the 2011-2012 season. Protection wanes, so even if you got one last year you’ll need to do it again …

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