First Year Articles

  • Symptoms of Reflux and Reflux Disease

    Symptoms of Reflux and Reflux Disease

    Some common symptoms of uncomplicated reflux can include: constant or sudden crying or colic like symptoms irritability and pain poor sleep habits typically with frequent waking arching their necks...

  • Excerpt from Life on the Reflux Roller Coaster

    Excerpt from Life on the Reflux Roller Coaster

    8:30 a.m. and Shae-Lynne is starting to stir. I awaken, as usual. I’m so tired I can barely open my eyes and yet somehow I do. I roll over...

  • For a little peace of mind... Don't hesitate, vaccinate

    For a little peace of mind... Don't hesitate, vaccinate

    Coping with a sick child can be the stuff of which nightmares are made. The overwhelming challenge of trying to determine just how sick your child...

  • SIDS

    SIDS

    The death of your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( SIDS ) is unexpected and unexplained. This is a devastating experience. The Feelings You may react to the death of your baby in many different ways...

  • Postpartum             Depression is a Treatable Illness

    Postpartum Depression is a Treatable Illness

    Letter to the Editor, August 15th, 2000 We grieve another subway tragedy. The latest, involving Dr. Suzanne Killinger-Johnson and her...

  • Postpartum Blues and Depression

    Postpartum Blues and Depression

    About seventy percent of new mothers experience periods of mild sadness, weepiness, mood swings, sleep deprivation, loss of appetite, inability to make decisions, anger, or anxiety after the baby is born. These...

  • Surviving the First Month Postpartum

    Surviving the First Month Postpartum

    Feeling exhausted by the demands of caring for your new baby? Having difficulty remembering why you wanted to become a parent in the first place? Here are some tips on surviving this wonderful yet challenging...

  • Health Information from Pediatrician Dr. Paul

    Health Information from Pediatrician Dr. Paul

    Health Information from Pediatrician Dr. Paul Babies Health What Happens At The Hospital: Baby's First Few Hours Alarm Signs of...



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