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A new committee opinion from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommends delayed cord clamping for both term and preterm newborns. The previous recommendations (2012) recommended the practice only in preterm infants. At that time, resea... Read more
Breastfeeding
Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast, usually caused by poor milk drainage from an area of the breast. It can be painful but is usually easily treated with antibiotics. You do not have to stop breastfeeding if you develop this infection and the infection will... Read more
Allergy & Asthma
Many people, including children, suffer from seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever. Seasonal allergies are typically worse in the spring and fall when certain pollens and other outdoor allergens like molds are more common. In the spring, tree, grass and weed polle... Read more
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Well child visits, also called physicals or check-ups, are an integral part of keeping your child healthy. At these visits we do a complete physical exam; in addition, we assess growth and development, address behavioral and academic issues, perform screening tests for... Read more