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Beauty in the Chaos: Thoughts on Baby #2 for Any Second Time Moms by Hillary Lewis, M.D.
When will my child ever sleep? What about this eat/play/sleep thing? Am I doing all the right things? The flood of thoughts and emotions is enough to consume any new mom! The newborn period can be an overwhelming time for many of us. Sleepless nights along with post partum hormones challenge our ability to fully embrace our new little miracle.
Spring Break Fun!
The staff at POD looks forward to Spring Break every year. In years past, this generally marks the end to the cold and flu season! (We're not so sure this year.) But with half the doctors out of town, it was time for the staff to have some fun! If you were here for a visit, you might have seen a super hero, a Disney character or two, and a hula hoop contest. With the relaxed atmosphere, it was a much needed break for the staff.
Traveling with Baby! by Dr. Hillary S. Lewis
One of the most common questions we get around the holidays is regarding traveling with children. We know that traveling is a wonderful opportunity for children. Whether it involves spending time with extended family, visiting new places, or learning about different cultures, travel can enrich the lives of our children. Accordingly, we want to help all of our families have a safe and special travel season!
Playground Safety
Going to the park or playground? Make sure to consider the condition of the equipment. A recent study by the AAP of playgrounds in Chicago showed one third to one half failed safety inspections. The inspection included age appropriate design, ground surfacing, equipment maintenance and physical environment.1
Some Thanksgiving Food for Thought by Hillary Lewis, MD
During the Thanksgiving holiday, millions of people will be traveling. There are a few things we want you to be aware of, in order to keep your child safe this holiday season!
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Watkins’ Ideas About Tummy Time
Work on those Abs! Disclaimer: I'm not sure if my partners will agree with me on this one, but they let me write what I like. Just don't assume they agree. In the late nineteen eighties, reports began to appear in the medical literature that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome was less common in infants that slept on their backs. This information was, at the time, mostly disregarded in the United States, as the long custom in this country was to have babies sleep on their tummies and logic seemed to suggest that that would be the safest position. Although we have known for a long time that regurgitation was not the cause of SIDS, the lack of a real answer left most of us thinking that better safe than sorry, don't risk choking, have babies sleep prone, on their tummies.
Answers about Medication for Your Child, by Robyn Lilly, CPNP-PC
What's the deal with giving kids medication? It is the middle of the night and your little one awakens you fussy and feverish. The doctor's office is closed. You just want to get a few more hours of shut eye before the sun rises. You reach into your trusty medicine cabinet to find something to help your itty bitty feel better and get some sleep. Sounds easy enough, right? Just reach into the cabinet and find some Tylenol or Ibuprofen to do the trick. But wait, it really isn't that easy.
Beauty in the Chaos: Thoughts on Baby #2 for Any Second Time Moms by Hillary Lewis, M.D.
When will my child ever sleep? What about this eat/play/sleep thing? Am I doing all the right things? The flood of thoughts and emotions is enough to consume any new mom! The newborn period can be an overwhelming time for many of us. Sleepless nights along with post partum hormones challenge our ability to fully embrace our new little miracle.
Spring Break Fun!
The staff at POD looks forward to Spring Break every year. In years past, this generally marks the end to the cold and flu season! (We're not so sure this year.) But with half the doctors out of town, it was time for the staff to have some fun! If you were here for a visit, you might have seen a super hero, a Disney character or two, and a hula hoop contest. With the relaxed atmosphere, it was a much needed break for the staff.
Traveling with Baby! by Dr. Hillary S. Lewis
One of the most common questions we get around the holidays is regarding traveling with children. We know that traveling is a wonderful opportunity for children. Whether it involves spending time with extended family, visiting new places, or learning about different cultures, travel can enrich the lives of our children. Accordingly, we want to help all of our families have a safe and special travel season!
Playground Safety
Going to the park or playground? Make sure to consider the condition of the equipment. A recent study by the AAP of playgrounds in Chicago showed one third to one half failed safety inspections. The inspection included age appropriate design, ground surfacing, equipment maintenance and physical environment.1
Some Thanksgiving Food for Thought by Hillary Lewis, MD
During the Thanksgiving holiday, millions of people will be traveling. There are a few things we want you to be aware of, in order to keep your child safe this holiday season!
