Babies don’t come with an instruction manual, so how does a new parent know when the child is merely sick or when there is a serious condition? Are there any specific signs? A baby can’t speak for themselves, all they can do is cry. It is then the parent’s job to figure out whether this is a normal cry or whether there are other indicators that would prompt the parent to take the baby to the pediatrician. Common Health Scares in Babies There are a number of physical symptoms that indicate ... [Read More]
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Why Your Child Should Have A Pediatric Nutritionist
If you are a parent, you know the struggle of getting your children to eat a healthy and nutritious diet every day. Your children’s nutrition is a critical component of their development, and it’s important to ensure they get the right nutrients to help them grow up strong and healthy. A lack of good nutrition can affect your child’s development and growth as well as cause a host of health problems. For these reasons, you should consider seeing a pediatric nutritionist to evaluate if your ... [Read More]
Pregnancy Questions: When Should You Start Looking for a Pediatrician?
New parents, congratulations on the soon-to-be newest addition to your family. It’s crucial to keep your baby healthy in the beginning stages of his or her development, and a pediatrician can definitely help you maintain that. It's smarter to plan ahead and start looking for your child’s pediatrician while you're still pregnant. It takes some time and research to find a pediatrician that you like and respect. You also want to do it while you’re pregnant because you’ll have your hands full enough ... [Read More]
Why Is My Child Still Wetting the Bed?
If your child has already started school but is still wetting the bed night after night, it could be a cause of concern to many parents. You’ve tried reducing or stopping their fluid intake around bedtime and making sure they go to the bathroom before they go to sleep, but they still wake up in a wet spot. The issue doesn’t have to do with how much water they drink before bed. It’s actually a result of enuresis. What Is Enuresis? Enuresis is involuntary ... [Read More]
At What Age Does My Child Stop Going to a Pediatrician
One day you stepped into the pediatrician's office with your child for the very first visit. The next thing you know, they may be too old to be visiting a pediatrician anymore. You have probably wondered what is the right age when your child can (or should) switch from a pediatrician to an adult physician. Young adults have different medical needs than a child, and they are susceptible to different conditions. From coping with hormonal changes to counseling about birth ... [Read More]