Behavior, Blog, Republished, Video
The Best Children’s Pain Control Video Ever Made
An entertaining video guide for families to learn about how pain works and how to have more control over your pain, your body and your experience during medical procedures. Created by, Stanford Children’s Health and Produced by Booster Shot Media ©2017 Learn more at http://pain.stanfordchildrens.org.
Newborn care
Common Types of Diaper Rash & How to Identify Them
Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Diaper Rash (Diaper Dermatitis) Diaper dermatitis, commonly known as diaper rash, is a frequent concern for parents and caregivers. This skin irritation occurs in the diaper area due to prolonged contact with urine and feces. Although diaper rash is usually easily treated, there are instances when it can become
Newborn care
My Baby Has A Diaper Rash. What’s That?
What Is Diaper Rash? Diaper rash is one of the first things new mothers experience with their newborns that requires intervention from a healthcare professional after going home with their bundle of joy. The old school providers call it nappy rash and the medical terminology is napkin or diaper dermatitis. It is very common for infants
Behavior, Blog, Lactation, Obesity, Republished
Letter From A Breastfeeding Mom
To the next generation of moms…
Immunization
Parents, before you refuse your child’s next vaccine read this
Your Child’s Pediatrician Is on Your Side Contrary to what may are told by proponents of vaccine refusal, your child’s pediatrician is your child’s advocate. The pediatrician earns his or her livelihood by seeing your child do well in health and being on the same page with the parents. The pediatrician has no ulterior motive
Pediatric care
Appendicitis In Children Can Be Scary: here is the scoop
Our clinic is one of the leading destinations for children’s health in Roswell and Alpharetta. Today’s post is about falls and injury prevention. Acute appendicitis refers to an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small, blind-ending structure outpouching from the cecum (the first part of the large intestine). It is regarded as a
Infection
How Your Pediatrician Decides Whether Your Child Has Strep Throat Infection or Not
To STREP or Not to STREP: Decoding the Common Pediatric Dilemma To STREP or not to STREP, that is the question. Let us talk about some of the confusing aspects of this common diagnosis and how the decisions are made most times in the outpatient setting STREP. Streptococcal pharyngitis is one of the most common
Behavior
Why Is My Baby Breathing Funny
Normal and Abnormal Breathing Patterns in Children Younger ones may breathe fast or slow In general, young infants breathe much faster than older children and adults. The regular breathing rate of a newborn baby is between 40 and 60 breaths a minute. Sometimes the respiratory rate may slow down 40 or even 30 breaths per minute