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Tammy wrote at 2008-11-18 02:01:32
Tia,



I read you post with interest in that I too weighed 78 pounds when pregnant and tipped the scales by gaining 23.5 pounds, hee hee, hitting 101.5, never to go past 80-84 pounds again.  I am now 41 and still petite, glad to know I am not the only light weight around :)



PS my baby weighed 8lb 8oz and was 21 inches, YOU??



Tam

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Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.

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I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid in that population, and disease management issues.

Experience

I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.

Publications
Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)

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