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Bedwetting After Loss: Understanding and Helping Your Child


Question
HI my name is Esmeralda and i need some help !
My little cousin is 7 yrs old and she used to wet her bed a little before, however since her father died she has been weting her bed a lot lately.. Should my aunt be concerned, and bring her to a doctor?

Answer
Dear Esmeralda,   This probably do to the loss of her father and her emotions...  The proper thing to do is just like you would do prior to his death in not allowing her anything to drink 2 hours before bedtime, making her go to the bathroom before bed etc....  By doing this and NOT scolding her, she should stop....

However, it may be a good idea to let her doctor know about this change because if it is NOT a psycological problem caused by the death of her father, then he/she may want to do some tests...

thank you,   karen