Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by a virus. The flu can be deadly, especially in certain populations such as the very young, very old or those with weakened immune systems. I have seen the serious consequences of the flu firsthand, this has made me realize how important flu immunizations
Every fall is the time of year for you and your little one to get your flu shot! As a mom, watching Madi be uncomfortable or cry while she gets her shot can be extremely stressful, but I take her every year because as a physician – I know that the benefits of getting the
I try my best as a physician to make sure that I ask appropriate screening questions of all of my patients who have recently had babies. For the first two weeks after having my daughter, the smallest things would send me into a rage (i.e. the dishwasher not being started), and I found my husband
Getting active for the first few months post-delivery was hard. It was difficult to find the time between breastfeeding, pumping, keeping the house organized, and taking care of our new precious babe. Prior to having Madi, I went to the gym 4 times per week doing free weights and cardio. After having Madi, the thought
After having Madi I found it hard to find time to make myself nutritious snacks. The easiest things to grab are the pre-packaged processed snacks. I was never into meal prepping before I had Madi; I liked cooking fresh meals and snacks when I got got home from work or at the start of my