by admin | Mar 15, 2018 | Postpartum
Guest blog by: Jenny Wise created Special Home Educator as a forum for sharing her adventures in homeschooling and connecting with other homeschooling families. Becoming a parent is a daunting challenge! Of course you want everything to be perfect for your little...
by admin | Nov 14, 2017 | Postpartum
Guest blog by Judy O’Connor, of Like Neighbors Bringing home a new little human is an incredible bonding experience for you and your partner, but caring for your baby can also deplete your energy, time and budget for romantic dinners for two. It’s critical to...
by admin | Jul 12, 2017 | Postpartum, Uncategorized
Guest blog by Amanda Rosenbloom, of The Nanny Network Most parents envision a Mary Poppins type character when asked what the “perfect nanny” looks like. Sadly, she was a fictional character, but there is some solid advice that exists when thinking about hiring...
by admin | Jun 26, 2017 | Health, Postpartum, Uncategorized
As D.C. parents try to break the heat with some fun in the pool,it is important to review some safety tips for all caregivers. I recently learned more from my pediatrician, Dr. Nadine Idriss, about drowning that can occur after you leave the pool. This is also called...
by admin | Jun 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
CPR – short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation – is a vital skill for everyone to have – parent or not! It is thought that the vast majority (up to 80% per the American Heart Association) of cardiac arrests happen in the home or a public place. So...
by admin | May 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Galactogogues Ever wonder what a galactogogue is?? And do you need one? Galactagogues are simply things that increase milk production. Often they are herbs such as fenugreek and blessed thistle, but can also be medications like metoclopramide. Some galactogogues are...
by admin | May 20, 2017 | Health
So many diapers! The diapers are never ending in my house these days, with both a newborn and an almost 2 year old wearing them (thankfully my 3.5 year old is not!). My newborn goes through 6-10 diapers a day and my almost 2 year old goes through 4-6 per day –...
by Brittany Hunt | May 2, 2017 | Health
Everyone is taking about yogurt, kefir, kimchi and what do those all have in common? Probiotics. I talk to my patients daily about probiotics and what they can be used for medically. I have used them myself, put them in my son’s bottle and forced them into my...
by admin | Mar 17, 2017 | Health
Many pregnant patients ask about skin care and what is safe to use during their pregnancy. I have women sifting through their purses during exams to find their lotions and vitamins to verify labels and ask me if it safe. The easy answer is not so easy. All medications...
by admin | Mar 15, 2017 | Postpartum, Uncategorized
It’s amazing what having a newborn does to your life. More than likely, your life was moving a thousand miles an hour leading up to having a baby – between closing things down at work, baby showers, OB appointments, getting things ready for baby –...
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