Pediatric Associates

Even if you have an allergy to egg whites, you can probably still get the flu shot. For most people...  Full Post

Children with ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, have less movement of their tongue because of the tight frenulum which "ties" the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. It can be harder to enunciate or pronounce words properly. If your baby has a tongue-tie, having the tongue-tie fixed is something to consider

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Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, runs in families. Children who have siblings with ankyloglossia or a parent with the condition are more likely to have it. There is no way to prevent it, but usually it can be fixed without much problem. Ask your pediatrician if you have concerns.

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There are no medications which treat ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie. The only way to treat ankyloglossia is to cut part of the lower frenulum which "ties" the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. If you baby is very young and the membrane is very thin, your pediatrician may be able to do it. If you baby...  Full Post

Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, can have varying degrees of severity. Sometimes there are no problems at all. In other cases, there can be problems with feeding. In addition, there can be concerns with pronunciation of words because the tongue does not move freely. If you have any concerns, talk to...  Full Post

There is no way to prevent ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, so please do not blame yourself. It does run in families, so if your new baby is not latching properly and you have another child with a tongue-tie, ask your pediatrician to look for a tongue-tie. The earlier that it is fixed, the less likely

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Ankyloglossia is also called a tongue-tie. This occurs when the lower frenulum which attaches the middle tongue to the bottom of the mouth is too short, too thick or too tight. Because of this, the tongue does not move as freely as it could. Sometimes this does not cause any problems at all. Other

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Folic acid is important in pregnancy because it helps with the developing nervous system of the fetus. Most pregnant women should get at least 1mg of folic acid daily. However, women who have had a pregnancy in the past which had neural tube defects should take at least 4mg of folic acid daily during...  Full Post

Most pregnancies are intrauterine, or inside the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterine cavity. These pregnancies are not viable (capable of surviving) and pose great risk to the mother when they rupture.   Full Post

When a pregnancy begins is actually somewhat complicated. Many people think that the pregnancy starts when a sperm fertilizes and egg. This is hard to argue, but doctors tend to say that pregnancy begins when the fertilized egg implants in the wall of the uterus. It really depends on whether you

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Teething should not cause a fever. However, since your baby is more irritable, they may become flushed in the face and "feel warm". If you think they have a fever, take the temperature. If it is higher than 100.4, it is considered a fever and is not likely to be caused by the teething.

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Teething is painful because the tooth has to push through the skin in order to come out. Even though we chew with our teeth, teeth really are not very sharp. In addition, the process can take a while.

Try giving your child something cold to chew on. If symptoms are too bad, you can even give a dose

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In order to maintain healthy gums, you use the same guidelines as you would for maintaining healthy teeth. While brushing and flossing after every meal or snack is the best way to go, busy schedules sometimes hamper this goal. At the very least, brush your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste

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