As women we always make our children and spouses a priority and often neglect our own needs and care. I know personally, after having my kids, that I didn’t think I needed to see my OBGYN regularly. I also never established care with a Family Medicine or Primary Care Practitioner, therefore no one was watching…
At Pediatric Care+ we have recognized a gap in women’s healthcare. So many women go through years of child birth and when they are focusing on their children’s’ well-being, they neglect their own health. We hear so many stories of moms who are tired, worn out, having trouble losing or gaining weight, and experiencing overall…
What is the hype and recent controversy behind Vitamin K shot? There have been many reasons why parents are adverse to giving their newborn baby a vitamin K shot at birth (this is typically administered within 6 hours after birth), such as: avoiding unwanted pain to their child, concerns about a possible link between vitamin…
Guess this rash… There are a few types of dermatitis and they are classified into categories such as: Atopic Dermatitis- is more than just itchy skin- think eczema, or dandruff, patches of dry, itchy skin. It is chronic and runs in families. Rashes/symptoms can come and go over months or years and can have multiple…
Merry….RSV season? That time of year is upon us. There is a lot of buzz this year about RSV because there are some new vaccine related to that. Here is the 411 on RSV that all parents should know. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes acute respiratory tract infections and can cause severe illness in…
As early as possible, get your child into the habit of washing their hands often and thoroughly. All day long, your child is exposed to bacteria and viruses—when touching a playmate, sharing toys, or petting the cat. Once their hands pick up these germs, they can quickly infect themselves by: Rubbing their eyes Touching their…
This week celebrates Antibiotic Awareness Week! This is important in the prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of…
October is Eat Better, Eat Together month! Did you know that eating as a family on a regular basis has been associated with improved social skills, better eating habits, and fewer behavioral problems in children. This is something that can be difficult for many families, especially those with children in different age ranges. Tips to…
There has been social buzz about child passenger safety. Statistics show that about half of all car seats are installed incorrectly! Car seats save lives! They reduce the risk of fatal injury in a crash by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers when properly installed and operated. Most adults don’t know that if…
National Video Game Day! This subject can be controversial. While too much of anything can be a bad thing, video games in moderation can have some benefits for your children. This type of play actually may strengthen a range of cognitive skills such as spatial navigation, reasoning, memory and perception, according to several studies. “This…