Congratulations on your pregnancy! No matter what trimester you’re in, you probably have many questions. Most of these likely revolve around keeping your baby healthy. At Green Hills Pediatric Associates,
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Posts Categorized: Newborns
Caring for Your Premature Baby
If you’ve recently had a premature baby, you aren’t alone. The CDC estimates that in 2014, 9.6% of babies were born premature. A premature baby is defined as being born
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What Symptoms to Expect when Pregnant
Pregnancy causes physical, hormonal, and emotional changes for the expectant mother. It is recommended that you meet with your doctor as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed to go over
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The Basics of Whooping Cough
Medically known as “pertussis,” whooping cough is an infection of the respiratory system. Whooping cough causes violent coughing spells resulting in a loss of breath marked by a deep “whooping”
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The Truth About Newborn Jaundice
Many new parents panic when their infant’s skin develops a yellow tinge and they are informed that the baby has jaundice. However, newborn jaundice is very common and actually occurs
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Suggested Schedule for Well Child Visits
Well child visits and immunizations are vital to achieve and maintain the physical and emotional well-being of the children under our care. First Year: 2-3 weeks 2 months 4 months
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