Pediatrics
Gestational Diabetes: Do I HAVE to drink that?
Short Answer: Yes. Long Answer: You actually don’t HAVE to do anything you don’t want to do. We won’t MAKE you do anything you don’t want to do. This…
Read MoreBirth Plans!
Should I write a Birth Plan? Many women want to write out a birth plan to clarify the care they hope to receive while they are in labor. A birth…
Read MoreWelcome to Summer!
Helmets– Are highly recommended with all wheeled sports. You only have one head and need to protect that brain for many years to come. If you happen to get…
Read MorePreventing Pertussis or “Whooping Cough” in the newborn.
Pertussis, also called “Whooping Cough” is a bacterial infection that you or your baby can catch when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Infected droplets can travel through the…
Read MoreWho needs sleep?
What is the one thing we spend the most time doing? Sleeping! Sleeping is a very important part of our life and contributes to our health. Getting a good amount…
Read MoreHello November! Tips for a festively healthy fall.
Gobble, Gobble! The turkey has spoken and November is in! Brr, It’s Cold Out There As colder weather approaches, remember to layer up and keep warm. Use earmuffs to protect…
Read MoreBE A CHAMPION! PLEASE IMMUNIZE!
It is National Vaccine Awareness Month and that means… it’s time to talk about immunizations. I will keep this short and sweet as we want to stay focused. Please come…
Read MoreHealthy Choices for Kids.
Do you know why there’s so much talk these days about obesity in children? Children who are overweight when they are young have a much harder time losing weight when…
Read MoreWildfires and Children's Lungs
With recent wildfires in the area you may be wondering what this means for your children. The smoke from wildfires contains a mixture of gasses as well as fine particles…
Read MoreThe Itch of a biting insect: How do I protect my child from them?
With the hot wet days and nights of summer come the biting insects, especially in those early evening hours when eating outdoors and enjoying the gentle weather of a summer…
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