Jun
18
2019
What Parents Need To Know About Rear-Facing Car Seats
Over the weekend, car seats became a political issue when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed House Bill 448, which would have required children under 2 years old to be secured in a rear-facing car seat while in a moving vehicle and it would have Read more
Jun
14
2019
A Pediatrician's Guide On Preparing For Your Baby's Arrival
Having a baby is one of the most exciting and life-changing events of your life. The first few days to weeks before and after baby is born are also some of the busiest and most overwhelming moments of your life.
So before your child arri Read more
13
Jun
2019
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'I'm Worried Too'
12
Jun
2019
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What This Sports Physical Therapist Hopes Parents Learn From Kevin Durant's Injury
11
Jun
2019
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The Pioneer: Child Becomes First Patient in Trailblazing Endoscopic Surgery that Disconnects Part of His Brain to Stop Daily Seizures
07
Jun
2019
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National Report Says Drownings on The Rise, June Is Most Dangerous Month
04
Jun
2019
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Fever In Newborns Should Never Be Ignored
Our People
May
29,
2019
What started as a normal day with a toddler’s temper tantrum turned into a month-long recovery from a severe stroke.
Four-year-old CJ was known for temper tantrums and holding his breath when he was upset. But one morning while getting ready for …
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 …
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 …