Seeing your newborn reach developmental milestones can be a cause for celebration — but what if you don’t know what those milestones should be? A newborn doctor can help you understand the developmental stages your child needs to reach...
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In the United States, 1 in 12 children has asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Maintaining your child’s health and avoiding respiratory problems can mean close monitoring by a pediatrician and lifestyle changes. Some common...
It likely feels like just seeing the word “hypertension” can increase your blood pressure, especially in relation to your child. Most people know that systemic hypertension can create a host of health issues, but one type of hypertension that...
The American Board of Pediatrics certifies an average of 1,049 pediatricians per state. But qualifications on paper aren’t enough when choosing a pediatrician. Most parents don’t realize how crucial it is to start building a relationship with their newborn...
Any chronic condition affecting your child’s breathing can be frightening and exhausting. You’ll need reinforcements, which come in the form of a well-educated, caring pediatrician. Pediatricians are children’s doctors. They specialize in all things health-related from the newborn stage...
Your pediatrician is likely the first resource you consult when you want to know about your child’s health. You might ask them about nutrition, feeding, diaper and toilet habits, and growth and development. In order to get the answers...
Asthma is the single most common chronic disease in children, and its prevalence is rising rapidly. Several factors contribute to that rise, including genetic, environmental, and nutritional influences. For example, the mother’s diet during the prenatal period and the...
Leaving the house with your newborn for the first time might cause you to feel apprehensive, even for a newborn doctor appointment. Many parents are nervous because they’re taking their precious new baby out into the world and don’t...
Welcoming your new baby into the world is both exciting and overwhelming. You have the joy of a new life, but with that life comes a plethora of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities — and arguably the most important...
Pediatric pulmonology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing respiratory disorders in children. Genetic research is a growing field that has made significant advancements in recent decades. It has helped shed light on genetics’ role in...