Essential Oils and Babies
Essential oils are widely used for a variety of reasons. Some people use them for everyday wellness, while others just enjoy their smell. Whatever...
Breastfeeding and Plugged Ducts
Plugged milk ducts can be an uncomfortable complication of breastfeeding. It is estimated that up to two-thirds of breastfeeding women experience a plugged milk duct...
Weaning Breastfeeding
There comes a time when a mother and child’s breastfeeding relationship will come to an end. This is a very personal decision that...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) in Babies
A frequent question I am asked about in clinic is what is normal for infant spit up. To answer this question, physicians need...
Food Allergies in Children
Food allergy affects approximately 2% to 10% of the population. Studies suggest that early introduction of common allergenic solids such as eggs and...
What is Baby-Led Weaning and Should we do it?
Before I became a parent, I had no idea what baby led-weaning was. I actually thought it had to do with breastfeeding! I...
Grandparents Spoiling With Sugar and Childhood Obesity
There is a growing epidemic of childhood obesity. The reasons for this is multifactorial, one of those factors being highly processed and high...
When Should I Give my Baby Peanuts?
Introducing solid foods to your baby’s diet is an exciting time for many parents. But with that also comes some worries about potential...
Can Cabbage Leaves Help Breast Engorgement in Breastfeeding Moms?
I struggled with low breast milk supply, but some breastfeeding moms struggle with milk oversupply and breast engorgement. Breast engorgement is the...
How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby?
For the first six months of a baby’s life, they get all of the nutrients they require from their mother’s milk or...
