Everyone knows that breastfeeding is best but everyone should also know that it is a commitment and not for everyone. For those moms who are able to and choose to breastfeed, we applaud you. From the AAP: “Newly Revised” Breastfeeding Policy Statement The AAP released their revised breastfeeding policy statement in February 2012. This policy…
Day: December 6, 2013
Newborn Metabolic Screening
The newborn metabolic screening test is a nationwide procedure in which each state has a panel of blood tests that it does after the baby is born to diagnose problems like sickle cell disease and inborn errors of metabolism; both things that can be fixed now with dietary restrictions or medications. While these diseases are…
Get the Pertussis Vaccine
Protect Your Newborn Baby–Get the Pertussis Vaccine Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an extremely contagious respiratory tract infection. Here at Bulloch Pediatrics Group all of our providers highly recommend that all adults who will have contact with your newborn be vaccinated against the whooping cough. As a convenience we offer the adult vaccine…
Stop Smoking and Vaping
Let’s be honest-smoking isn’t good for you and it certainly isn’t good for your newborn or infant baby. Less well known, vaping can also be harmful to your health. Though it was originally marketed as a tool to help smokers quit, electronic cigarettes have taken on a market of their own. In the U.S., 27.5%…
Prenatal Visits
Perhaps you are here on our website today and haven’t yet had your baby (you are already one step ahead of many). It is a good idea, especially for first-time parents, to schedule a prenatal visit with the pediatrician(s) you are thinking about using. While picking a pediatrician may sound like a daunting task, it…
ADHD, ADD, & Behavior Problems
There has been a steady increase in the number of children diagnosed with ADHD over the past several years. According to the National Institute of Mental Health: “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood brain disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying…
Lice
Lice is the one word that has the power to make a parent cringe. Most families will have to deal with this problem at some point during the life of their child. Our providers recommend the following at home hair treatment: Wash hair in Joy dish detergent Comb olive oil through hair Shower cap &…