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Keeping Your Family Healthy And Happy

A few months ago, we realized that it had been awhile since we took our kids to the doctor. We scheduled a few appointments, and then prepared our children for the possibility of routine immunizations. After we took them in, we got a little surprise with our youngest son. The doctor noticed a strange lump on his leg, and recommended an immediate biopsy. The next day, we found out that he had a rare form of cancer, and it was really discouraging. However, we never would have found the problem if it weren't for that routine physical at our family health care clinic. My blog is about helping parents to recognize the importance of regular healthcare, so that you can keep your family healthy and happy.

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How Pediatricians Can Help Parents Understand A Fragile X Syndrome Diagnosis

Posted on June 14, 2018

Fragile X syndrome causes children to have numerous developmental problems. It is a genetic disorder that affects males more than females. At the age of two, a child with fragile X syndrome has delayed speech and language. Read on to find out how pediatricians can help parents understand a fragile X syndrome diagnosis. Talk To Your Doctor It helps to fully understand what a fragile X syndrome diagnosis entails. This disorder causes learning and behavioral challenges. [Read More]

Want To Have A Baby? Why You Should Get Your Genes Tested

Posted on May 11, 2018

Having a baby is one of the most serious endeavors that anyone can take on. It's a major responsibility, but it's also a job that comes with a lot of joy and great memories. If you and your partner are thinking about having a baby, there's a lot of preparation that needs to take place first. Along with getting your finances together and making sure that your house is big enough to support a child, you need to also think about something else: your genes. [Read More]

3 Types of Brain Injuries That Are Common in Preemies

Posted on April 18, 2018

Babies are considered premature when they are born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy. Babies born before the 25th week of gestation are considered extremely premature. No matter how early a baby is born, they are at a higher risk of having certain health complications, including an injury to the brain. Here are three types of brain injuries that are common for preemies.   1. Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) [Read More]

Reasons to Schedule a Visit to the Pediatrician After Your Child Completes Swimming Lessons

Posted on March 3, 2018

Enrolling your child in swimming lessons is vitally important for a number of reasons. Children who learn how to swim at a young age will be much less at risk of a water-related injury in the years ahead, and swimming can be an effective way to not only have fun but to also build self-esteem. One issue with swimming lessons, however, is that it can expose your child to a handful of unwanted health issues. [Read More]