Category: Pediatric Conditions
What You Need to Know About Childhood Vaccines
Vaccines are very important for your child’s health and wellness. Know when they should get which vaccines and how to make getting a shot easier for both you and your child.
Concerned Your Child Has a Developmental Delay? Here’s What to Do
Watching your child grow is an amazing experience. But what if they aren’t developing as fast as other kids? Learn if you should be concerned and what to do.
Traveling While Breastfeeding or Pumping
There is no doubt about it—keeping your baby supplied with milk is one of the toughest challenges of being a new mom. If you are breastfeeding or pumping, maintaining your milk supply can be a source of anxiety for many mothers. This is especially true when you are traveling and facing the overwhelming task of juggling the demands of motherhood with the demands of life. How do you maintain your breast milk supply and ensure your baby is well fed while traveling?
Is Vaping Bad For Kids? Know The Risks
Have you wondered if vaping is bad for your kids? Often advertised as a safe alternative to smoking, health care professionals now recognize vaping as a dangerous trend. False advertising is responsible for a lot of the misinformation around vaping.
Food Allergies: How They Develop and How to Treat Them
There are many things people can be allergic to, including foods. How do you recognize that you, your baby or your child has a food allergy and what can you do about it?
Should I Take My Child to the Emergency Room?
When your child is sick or hurt, you want to do what is best for them. Sometimes they just need to see their pediatrician, sometimes they need more. Learn where to go for what conditions.
How to Protect Children from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is extremely common in the winter months. While most children only suffer mild symptoms, babies and some young children are at high risk for severe illness that might require hospitalization. Learn some simple but effective ways to protect them.
What to Expect at Your Maternal-Fetal Medicine Appointment
As exciting as expecting a new baby can be, it can be equally unnerving if you learn your pregnancy is considered high-risk and you are referred to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. What does that mean?
Parenting and Mental Health: Building Your Toolkit
It can be easy to keep track of your child’s physical health, but you may know less about their mental health. Fortunately, there are approaches that can help you manage your child’s mental health, including the four essential tools of a “mental health toolkit.” With these tools, you can promote positive mental health and prepare your children, and yourself, to cope with difficult times.
Back Pain and Kids
If your child is experiencing back pain, what should you do? First of all, don’t panic. Most back issues resolve with minimal intervention. Learn when it’s time for an expert evaluation.