Being a mom doesn’t make you a medical professional

As a mom to two little girls, I understand the lure of online forums. With so many accessible tools — including Google, Instagram, and online support groups like Facebook groups — before a parent brings their child to the doctor, they will inevitably first post their inquiry online.

They post a picture: “What’s this rash?”

Or they’ll write: “My baby has had a fever of 135-degrees! Do I need to take her …

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