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Virtual doulas can make a true difference for laboring parents, guiding them through the labor with information, emotional support and giving them some sense of control.
At this time, Premier Pediatrics does not test and cannot write an order/script for COVID PCR or antibody tests. This is based on current AAP, CDC and New York DOH Guidelines. At Premier Pediatrics, we currently recommend that children should only be tested if they are sick enough to require an emergency department visit or [...]
Learn how to supplement breastfeeding with formula or pumped milk during early days. A flexible plan for new parents to keep baby satisfied.
Creating a Picture Schedule One of the reasons that young children seem so comfortable at preschool is because they know exactly what is happening when. Their classroom routines become automatic, especially when they can see them. Clear expectations about the flow of the day are established at the start of the year. The children come [...]
Choking Prevention and Hazards for Kids Under 1 Years Old Choking is a very common cause of unintentional injury or death in children under age one, and the danger remains significant until the age of five. You must be particularly watchful when children around the age of one are sampling new foods that must be [...]
Children feel more confident & secure when their daily activities are predictable and familiar. Tips for Clean Up, Quiet Time & Screen Time.
Mental Health Challenges and Coping Strategies While Social Distancing As we continue to live through this unprecedented time, there is still so much we are working to understand about COVID and what the future holds for the pandemic. We do know that it is clearly having an impact on all of us including children, teenagers, [...]
There has been a lot of attention paid to a new pediatric condition associated with COVID-19 called “Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome”.
We are often asked about children getting enough vitamin D while they shelter in place. We have asked Dr. Christen Russo to join us on Instagram live to help us answer this important question. She has forwarded this excellent handout that summarizes the needs by age and nutritional content of vitamin D and calcium of [...]
by Lena DeGloma, MS, LMT, CD, CLC, CCCE As a licensed massage therapist specializing in prenatal and postnatal massage, I love teaching parents how to massage their babies! One great thing about infant massage is that you do not need to be an expert with special training. You need to be a loving parent willing [...]
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