The Zika virus in the news these days reminds us of another microcephaly-causing virus which scourged our world in the not-so-distant past. In the years right before the Two Peds doctors were born…
Newborns
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Why do babies cry? In short, newborns cry to communicate. Remember, newborns cannot talk. They can’t even smile back at you until around six weeks of age. Ah, but what are they trying to…
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A foster mom brought a new child into the office the other day and I smiled picturing her with her last foster child. This thanksgiving, Two Peds in a Pod is grateful for the foster parents who open…
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For those of you who plan ahead: It’s gift-giving season! We love pop culture, but if you are tired of GameStop gift cards or feeling a bit overwhelmed by Frozen, Star Wars and Minecraft marketing,…
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Recent comments by politicians have brought vaccines back into the public eye. In this post, we get down to basics. Did you ever wonder how a vaccine works? To understand how vaccines…
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In our office, two-month-old Max smiles ear to ear, naked except for a diaper and a bib. His worried mom asks me about the large amounts of spit up Max spews forth…
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Picture this: you are going back to work after a too-short maternity leave. Briefcase? Check. Lunch? Check. Breast pump? Check. Photo of your baby to put on your pump for inspiration? Check.…
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Time for a Two Peds photo quiz. What is up with this baby’s belly-button? It’s called an umbilical hernia, which is an out-pouching at the belly button, caused by loose belly muscles.…
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Should I vaccinate my child? Yes, yes, yes! The recent measles outbreak originating in Disneyland among mostly-unvaccinated children and adults highlights how important it is to continue to immunize children against preventable…
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“You just can’t understand worry until you have a child of your own.” Welcome to cold and flu season. Now that flu and many other illnesses are circulating, we want to help…