Lo que una madre lactante come y bebe puede afectar lo que se transmite a su bebé a través de la leche materna. Durante el embarazo y el posparto, es...
Newborns make a lot of strange movements and exhibit unexpected behaviors during the first year of life. They can startle at nothing, suck at the air, cross their eyes, breathe funny, and more. New parents may be a little worried about what is and isn’t normal. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains the most common reflexes seen in newborns and how to identify whether or not they're something worth concern.
Many parents in the United States are scrambling to find baby formula. What are you supposed to do with a hungry baby at home and empty shelves at the store? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares how you can feed your baby and support other parents in this difficult time.
Breastfeeding can sometimes be challenging. Because newborns and infants are continuously learning and their mood swings are unpredictable, a breastfeeding mother may experience many changes in milk supply.
A veces la lactancia puede ser un reto. Dado que los recién nacidos y los bebés están aprendiendo continuamente y sus cambios de humor son imprevisibles, una madre lactante puede...
A nationwide shortage of baby formula is creating empty store shelves and raising questions among parents about how to provide babies with proper nutrition. Before switching to alternative means, here's...
La escasez de leche de fórmula para bebés en todo el país está creando estantes vacíos en las tiendas y planteando preguntas a los padres sobre cómo proporcionar una nutrición...
Omega-3 fatty acids can keep your body running like a fine-tuned machine. But your body cannot make these essential nutrients on its own—you must get them from food.
What formula should I give my new baby? When should I start introducing other food groups? What do I do if my child only wants to eat junk food? Parents have a lot of questions about the basics of feeding their child. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner covers The Basics.
New parents may worry that their newborn will have stomach problems if she doesn't burp after feeding. But pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says not to worry: the air in your baby will find a way out. She explains symptoms associated with colic and spitting up symptoms and why new parents shouldn't worry.
COVID-19 has created a lot of uncertainty and worries among vulnerable populations, including pregnant people. Research has found the benefits of getting vaccinated against the virus far outweigh any potential...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for many of us. This can be particularly true for mother’s who are breastfeeding and may have concerns about the health of their baby. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why breastfeeding is perfectly safe and can actually be beneficial for both baby and mom, even during a viral outbreak.
Breastfeeding may seem like second nature, but it can be complicated. For new mothers that may be anxious, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones answers some of the major questions about breastfeeding and what you should and shouldn’t do.
