May
17
2019
A Child's Life with a Genetic Disorder
“Grace, this is Alecia from Dr. Gamble’s office, do you have a minute to talk?”
The phone from Clinical Genetics came at 5:12 p.m. on April 10, 2018. Grace Wilson-Rabel remembers the exact time and date because it’s the moment th Read more
May
17
2019
The Pioneer: Child Becomes First Patient in Trailblazing Surgery that Disconnects Part of His Brain to Stop Daily Seizures
In hindsight, as they watch their little 5-year-old boy playing with his beloved toy trucks and all things wheels, the parents of Owen Turner rest easy they made the right decision.
But nine months ago, that choice was anything but simpl Read more
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May
2019
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A Pediatrician’s Guide to The Early Symptoms and Signs of Autism
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May
2019
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So Your Child Wants To Be a Vegetarian: A Pediatrician's Advice
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May
2019
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Number of Kids Seen in ER for Swallowing Small Objects Doubles Over Past Two Decades
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May
2019
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5 Simple Rules for Transitioning From Breast Milk/Formula to Cow's Milk
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May
2019
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Tarrant County Makes List of Places Most At-Risk for Measles Outbreak in the U.S.
Our People
May
17,
2019
Kriss and Riley Stewart wanted nothing more than to have a baby of their own.
After trying to get pregnant for more than three years, the couple decided to seek help through a fertility specialist. But before doing so, Kriss was diagnosed with …
May
16,
2019
Although she wouldn’t call herself “100% anti-vax” at the time, Amanda Carroll declined to give her first-born son his hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
With the next group of shots scheduled at his 2-month checkup, Amanda and her husband weren’t so …
May
13,
2019
In a shelled out floor of the South Tower at Cook Children’s Medical Center, the thud of kicks and punches echo off drywall and concrete. Loud and confident, the words “No! No! No!” ricochet through the room.
It may sound like a melee, but this …
May
03,
2019
John Richardson, M.D., was destined to be a part of the Cook Children’s family.
Dr. Richardson was born at W.I. Cook Memorial Hospital on Nov. 19, 1930, and he remained an important member of the system until his death on April 29, 2019, at the …
Blogs
November
07,
2018
5 Tips To Help With Your Baby's Congestion
There are no miracle cures, but Doc Smitty has advice to help
Are you looking for the miracle cure for your baby’s congestion? Me too. Sorry, it just doesn’t exist. I tell families all the time that if I find it I will market it and retire.
In the meantime, …
August
02,
2018
Why Is My Baby Wanting To Breastfeed All The Time?
Could It Be Cluster Feeding
"Why is my child hungry all the time?"
My first question would be, “how do you define ‘all the time’?”
Some people have unrealistic expectations for a breastfeeding baby. By rule, we …
August
02,
2018
Is My Baby Getting Enough Breast Milk?
A lactation consultant has the answer for you
Parents worry that they do not have enough milk for many reasons:
No sensation of a let down
No longer leaking milk
Mom’s breast do not feel full (or engorged) anymore
Unable to produce milk …
August
02,
2018
What Are My Baby’s Hunger Cues?
You may be surprised at what the last cue actually is
Babies give hunger cues when they are ready to eat.
Though most people think that a crying baby is ready to eat, crying is actually the last cue and a crying baby is more difficult to …