Physicians and medical professionals have been treating ailing children for as long as they’ve been treating adults. Going back as far as 400 BC, Hippocrates wrote on topics concerning pediatric service for conditions such as asthma, clubfoot, and the mumps. Still, it wasn’t until much more recently that doctors dedicated their studies specifically to infants, […]
How Well-Child Care Works
Posted on April 27, 2017 //
After your child is born, you are recommended to take him to regular doctor’s visits at certain periods in their lives. While it is always good to get a doctor’s checkup, there are special visits, known as well-child care. These special visits take place from when the baby is born all the way until he […]
What to Expect from a Sports Physical Exam
Posted on March 23, 2017 //
The physical exam is a common part of a teenager’s life and is important for those who want to get into athletics or other physical activities. Overall, the sports physical exam is meant to assess the teen’s fitness levels and make sure there are no health problems that could put the child at risk while […]
A Guide to Pediatrics
Posted on February 20, 2017 //
Referring to a pediatrician as simply “a pediatrician” is the same as calling any doctor or specialist“a doctor.” The term is a generic word for any medical professional that works with children up to adulthood. As a matter of fact, there are just as many specialties involved in pediatrics as there are for adult doctors. […]
3 Things to Remember after Your Baby is Born
Posted on January 31, 2017 //
It is a miracle whenever a new baby is born, and as a mother, you have the luck and pride that comes along with experiencing the joy of having children. Today, in the United States, there is a very low risk of complications during childbirth as a result. In any case, you should be prepared […]
