As a clinical expert, I usually feel I can handle anything. Yet, when I see infants with clefts or craniofacial defects, I feel a little…
My husband loves road trips. There he is, driving along with his elbow hanging out the window and singing along with Willie Nelson (loud and…
I wish I had a nickel for every time a parent has talked about the idea of “breastfeeding beyond 6 months.” Many recite the “6…
I’m writing this post with my coffee cup in hand. I enjoy my coffee. I cringe when I hear healthcare providers tell breastfeeding mothers they…
The global marketplace is flooded with products containing cannabidiol, especially in the health and beauty areas. Since cannabis laws have become more relaxed, products from…
Certainly, your baby’s runny, stuffy nose could be explained by allergies. But here, I’m going to primarily address infectious, contagious, viral infections in the winter…
If you’re leaking milk, you’re probably puzzled, embarrassed, or frustrated. You probably know it’s harmless, but you’re tired of it being a messy nuisance. Perhaps,…
If you’ve listened to the television or radio recently, you’ve heard the term “coronavirus,” also known as COVID-19. You’ve probably heard about grocery stores being out of toilet…
Not surprisingly, most women assume that breastfeeding means suckling a baby at his mother’s breast. That’s certainly one option. But there are actually several options…
We all know that infants grow and develop. But we might not know the extent to which feeding and oral development are interwoven. I learned…