Node Smith, ND New research raises questions as to whether too many infants are getting tongue-tie and lip tether surgery (also called frenulectomy) to help improve breastfeeding, despite limited [...]

Node Smith, ND A new study from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh finds that an antibody in breastmilk is necessary to prevent necrotizing [...]

Node Smith, ND, Infants given antacids in their first year of life are more likely to fracture a bone later as a child, according to a new study published June 7 in Pediatrics. Infants given [...]

Node Smith, ND There’s been historic controversy regarding the health benefits of breastfeeding for infants. Holistic minded individuals in general consider breastfeeding the optimum food choice [...]

Node Smith, ND With the increase in legalization of marijuana, both medically and recreationally, more and more pregnant and breastfeeding women are reporting its use. Though, the general [...]

Node Smith, ND There are many benefits an infant receives from being breastfed – immunological protection from mom, skin to skin bonding, and a nutrient dense food source that is [...]

Catherine Clinton, ND Docere OTC Pain and Fever Reducers Most Widely Used Drugs in Children Over-the-counter (OTC) pain and fever reducers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen are the most widely [...]

Carol Morley, ND A topic almost as heart palpitation-inducing as breastfeeding vs formula-feeding for new parents is introduction to solids. Parents want the best for their little ones, but so [...]

Caitlin O’Connor, ND The transition to parenthood can be a wonderful time. However, a “fussy” baby can turn this joyful time into one of great stress. Early and appropriate intervention is [...]

Signs, Tiggers, and Criteria to Diagnose and Treat Pediatric Anaphylaxis Tamara Cullen, ND You have just given the second diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccination in the series to [...]