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When your baby is about 5 to 6 months old, he may start crying more often between feedings. He may also begin to express his desire for food. When you’re eating, you may notice him watching you eat, leaning forward, drooling, or even opening his mouth like a hungry little bird. If you wait until he expresses his desire for food, it will be much easier for both of you. When both of you are ready, there are a few basic points to keep in mind. This e-book will will give you plenty of tips for growing a healthy baby!

The purpose of spinal fusion is to relieve your pain by stopping the movement in the spinal segment that is causing your problem. Lumbar spinal fusion is performed through an incision in your back, or an incision in your abdomen, depending on the cause of your problem. This booklet will answer many questions about your surgery, and hopefully put many of your fears to rest.

I was contracted by Shepherd Center, Atlanta to write and publish Acquired Brain Injury, a 24-page booklet for the family of patients with an acquired brain injury. I worked with neurologists, physical therapists, and clinical nurse specialists to develop the content. I worked with Kaiser Permanente’s Health Education Department for 13 years to develop the majority of their custom wellness and disease management education materials.

Pregnancy is not the time to be on a weight loss diet. But it is important to maintain a healthy weight gain as your baby grows. We have created some tools you can use to monitor your weight gain. If you’re not gaining enough weight, or gaining weight too fast, you can use the two day food chart to help identify ways to adjust your weight gain.