by Dr. Wadley | Feb 2, 2022 | Seasonal Pediatric Topics
My journey towards becoming a lactation consultant was born out of my own struggles as a mother. As a former breastfeeding mother myself, I know how difficult this task can be. My early breastfeeding days were filled with a jaundiced baby, poor weight gain, mastitis...
by Dr. Wadley | Jan 23, 2022 | Seasonal Pediatric Topics
Tongue tie is a controversial subject depending on who you talk to. There has been a dramatic pendulum swing between treating tongue tie every time it is seen, to not treating it at all to maybe treating certain ones if they meet a list of criteria. While the medical...
by Dr. Wadley | Jan 23, 2022 | Seasonal Pediatric Topics
Bloody noses are common during the winter months when both indoor and outdoor air is drier. The following are 4 tips on how to prevent and treat a child’s bloody nose: Tip #01: Keep the nasal passages moist. Nasal saline drops, used regularly, are a great way to...
by Dr. Wadley | Dec 31, 2021 | Seasonal Pediatric Topics, Winter Holidays
So, you near the finish line of another year after the holiday season and have some great memories to take along with you. Maybe you applied some new ideas like 7 Kid-friendly ways to Celebrate Halloween as a Family, Teaching Kids to be Thankful: 8 Thanksgiving...
by Dr. Wadley | Dec 20, 2021 | Seasonal Pediatric Topics
Before I became a concierge breastfeeding medicine expert, I worked as a hospital pediatrician. I cared for newborns during their first two days of life. As I cared for these families, I noticed a trend among most new mothers. Often, women came into the hospital to...
by Dr. Wadley | Dec 15, 2021 | Seasonal Pediatric Topics
Piercing your child’s ears is certainly a moment worth remembering and can be a rite of passage. In many cultures, ear piercing for babies is an important part of family traditions. Whatever your reason for getting your child’s ears pierced, choosing the...