Blog Entries February 2010
by Kate Kahn -
24th February 2010
Here's a sign of the times: starting now, expectant moms-to-be can get healthy pregnancy tips sent directly to their cell phones! It's all part of a new campaign, called text4baby, by the White House to reduce the number of premature births and infant mortality rate, which are often caused by stress, bad eating habits, smoking and...
by Barbara Dehn -
21st February 2010
A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that
breastmilk is safe in the fridge if used within 4 days of pumping.
This is good news not only for moms who have babies in the hospital
and are...
by Kate Kahn -
17th February 2010
Concord Hospital in New Hampshire is putting it's money where its newborns mouths are! The hospital is now offering human donor milk for babies whose mothers can't or aren't producing milk themselves. And it's free!
The hospital orders the milk from the Milk Bank of New England...
by Barbara Dehn -
14th February 2010
I saw a pharmaceutical rep last week who came to the office to talk
about new treatments for infections. She also brought along a photo
book filled with photos of her 4 month old baby. He’s so cute, but so
cute. Chubby cheeks and soft downy hair, toothless smile and proud
parents....
by Kate Kahn -
10th February 2010
This week, first lady, Michelle Obama, went public with her Obesity Initative---a plan to combat our nation's childhood obesity epidemic. And to be sure we have one.
According to the CDC:
32% of kids aged 2-19 are overweight or obese
38% of Hispanic children are overweight or obese
36% of African American...
by Barbara Dehn -
7th February 2010
One of my patients came in the other day, breathless with worry about
returning to work and trying to pump enough milk for her baby. She's
going back in March, so has some time. Her baby is 4 weeks old. Her
timing is perfect.
Maybe you have to return to work and have to pump...
by Kate Kahn -
3rd February 2010
I read about a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics that suggests breastfed babies make psychologically healthier teens. To my mind, it's sweeping statements like this one that pose a real danger to mothers and teens everywhere....
by Barbara Dehn -
31st January 2010
I have a patient who asked me how much sleep should a newborn be
getting. Her baby was sleeping very little, taking 2 quick cat naps
of 30-45 minutes during the day, between the frequent feedings that
take 1 hour to complete. Her baby is only getting 2 stretches of 3
hours of...
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