Category Archives: AAP Recommendations

Weight Loss in Infants May Be Due To Birth Story: Dr. Jack Newman’s Perspective

One of the main reasons new mother’s are referred to me from their pediatrician is due to increased weight loss after birth. I expect a 7% weight loss, that is normal, and there is no need for intervention.  As long … Continue reading

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My Take on the TIME Magazine Cover: Are you Mom Enough?

TIME magazine’s recent publication displays a mother breastfeeding her 3 year old child. The thought process behind the now very controversial cover was to promote the benefits of “Attachment Parenting”, a philosophy founded by Dr. William Sears. What wasn’t expected … Continue reading

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Importance of Staying Pregnant until 39 weeks

As you enter the last few weeks of your pregnancy, many questions and concerns enter your mind. For some of you this is a time of patience, for others frustrations, and some anxiety. You may be experiencing excitement about the … Continue reading

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Choosing a Pediatrician

Selecting your baby’s doctor is one of many decisions you will make as a new parent, but it often isn’t the easiest choice. How to do you know which doctor to go with? How do you know if one doctor … Continue reading

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Skin to Skin Kangaroo Care for Newborn baby

Until I felt him on my chest, I was unclear about where I was or what had happened. When I heard you say my baby was here and I felt him against my skin, I began to understand my situation. When I felt him latch onto my breast, I knew I had to fight to stay alive because my baby needs his mother’. Skin-to-skin or kangaroo care is one of natures most powerful tools for the initial care of a newborn. The benefits to both mother and baby are numerous, and in many scenarios proves to be life saving. Continue reading

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