by Phyllis Townsend, MD Sending your young adult off to college is an anxiety provoking event on many levels. Concern over whether your child will do well with their studies? Will they get very homesick? Will they eat right? Will my child know what to do when they get sick? The thought of a sick child
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My 2-and-a-half-year-old picks at her food now, where she used to have a healthy appetite. She even shows little interest in treats. She hasn’t lost any weight yet. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Toddlers are notoriously finicky eaters who seem to eat well at one meal and eat nothing at the next.
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By Dr. Allen Peabody Pertussis or “whooping cough” is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacteria bordatella pertussis. Because of its subtle initial signs and varied presentation, it can be difficult to diagnose promptly. It can affect all age groups, but it can cause significant complications primarily with the newborn population. The disease has three
Read more »My two-month-old grunts constantly and every time he moves. My pediatrician says it’s nothing to be concerned about, but I want a second opinion. Could his constant grunting be a sign of something askew? If your child is growing well and eats vigorously then it is extremely unlikely that there is anything wrong with your
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By Kimberly Hampton, RN, IBCLC We are privileged to live in an era of information, research, and support. Science tells us that breast milk is the best food for babies, and more and more mothers are initiating breastfeeding. That is great news for babies and mothers alike, since both benefit from breastfeeding. Unfortunately, over the years as
Read more »My 10 month old has a constantly runny nose. Could it be possible that he has allergies instead of a cold? While not impossible, it would be unusual for your 10 month old to have allergies. More likely, he has had a series of colds that have run together over the last 6-8 weeks
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By Dr. Phyllis Townsend For most people eating is a normal part of their day, carried out routinely whenever they’re hungry. For a small group of people, eating is a stressful event — every mouthful is to be weighed and measured, calories counted and guilt for anything consumed. No matter how thin these people become, they
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By Dr. Phyllis Townsend Having a baby can be anxiety provoking, but actually bringing one home can be down right scary! Let’s talk about how to get ready to bring your baby home. First off, make sure you have a reliably installed car seat. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive car seat, it
Read more »The kids are back in school, the leaves have begun to change, and there’s a chill in the air. Do you know that means? It’s time for your child (and you too) to get his/her flu shot. In the Southeast, influenza or flu for short, typically begins in November, peaks in February and is gone
Read more »Congratulations to Dr. Molly Hood! Dr. Hood was awarded the Physician Of The Year by the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee. The Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT) is a community of individuals with Down syndrome, self-advocates and their families, educators and disability professionals. DSAMT strives to be the first and primary resource in
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