Category: Pediatric Conditions
How Serious Is a Hernia?
There are many types of hernias, and they can range from nearly symptomless to digestive symptoms like acid reflux to extremely painful and even life-threatening. Learn more about the seriousness of a hernia and the best way to treat one.
What to Do if You Can’t Find Baby Formula
Not having enough food for your baby is a scary situation, but one that many parents are facing right now. University of Maryland Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Carter has advice on what to do – and not to do – to make sure your baby gets enough to eat.
How to Get a Baby to Sleep: Developing Healthy Habits from the Start
Getting enough sleep and establishing a bedtime routine is important for every family with young children. Knowing what to expect at every stage of development can help build a lifetime of healthy sleeping habits.
Healthy Sleep Habits Mean a Happy Child
Sleep is important for a child’s growth and development. You can help your child grow up happy and healthy by following healthy sleep habits. But how much sleep does your child need and how do you set up a good bedtime routine?
Pregnant? Here’s Why You Should Consider Breastfeeding.
One of the biggest questions you might grapple with during pregnancy is whether to breastfeed or not. Find out why doctors recommend breastfeeding.
8 Important Sleep Practices to Keep Your Baby Safe
It’s important to keep your baby safe by knowing and executing best sleep practices. Safe sleeping habits are vitally important to reducing a baby’s risk of SIDS and other causes of infant death.