Mary Pat, R.N. - Pediatrics - Health for Kids - Kids

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Expert Profile: Mary Pat, R.N.

Expertise: I am happy to answer general non-diagnostic questions on infant & child care, infant & toddler feedings, discipline, illnesses, and how to access resources for the child with special needs.

Experience in the area
I am a pediatric R.N. with 40 years experience first as manager of a community hospital pediatric department & 11 years working in a private pediatric practice. I have managed more than 100,000 phone calls from parents in private practice.

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Children are very honest, resiliant and so very brave when faced with illness or hospitalization. They bounce back from minor illnesses so quickly.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I am still learning about infants and children especially in the area of growth and development. Children teach me constantly. They are our greatest resource.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject I am convinced from observing infants that they have much more intelligence than we think they have. They simply do not have the motor skills to communicate this fact to us.

What do you like about this subject? I have had a life long nursing career caring for children and their parents both in the hospital in an acute care setting and in ambulatory care. I have great observations to share.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 27742
Knowledge	9.88 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.88 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.90 Best of the best
Politeness	9.96 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		2
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		2767

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/30/08
10	10	10	10	08/28/08
9	10	10	10	08/27/08
9	7	10	10	07/30/08
10	10	10	10	07/30/08

User Comments

Thank you for providing a clear advice.
(Marijas Villa on 08/28/08)

Thank you Pat for your quick response to my question. This takes a worry off my mind!!
(Eleanor on 07/30/08)

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Recent Answers from Mary Pat, R.N.

2008-08-29 chronic constipation: Dear Laura: It would be best at your son's age to consult with a pediatric gastrointestinal specialist to insure there is no anatomical reason for your son's problem. Some children deliberately hold...

2008-08-28 My 6 month old daughter: Dear Habiba: Your infant should have her pureed foods increased to cereal twice a day, fruit twice a day, vegetable once a day, yogurt once a day and you can start pureed dinners containing rice, potatoe...

2008-08-26 stools: Dear Margarita: It sounds as though your son is getting over an intestinal virus and diarrhea may come and go for a while. The loose stools are probably irritating his bottom so keep him well coated...

2008-08-26 toddler sleep habits: Dear Lisa: This is a common problem many parents have when their two year old child is placed in a big girl bed. You are correct in returning her to her bed and reinforce to her she may not get...

2008-08-25 Cranky 2 week old kid: Dear Kajal: Most babies fuss prior to and while passing a stool so that is normal. You will see an increased frequency of stools if breast feeding. Most breast fed babies have a stool with each feeding...