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Medicine Mom: Getting Our Kids to Eat Healthy

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In my experience both at home and in the office, things go downhill in the feeding department when they hit age 2. They tend to eat less and they can become quite the picky eaters. All kids are different but i’ve noticed that this is a trend in toddlerhood. So what are a few things we can do as parents… View Post

Butter Makes Life Better

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I’d like to take just a few moments to talk about something that’s very important to me. Butter. Not just any butter, Chef Shamy’s Gourmet Garlic Butter. Here’s the deal, it has changed my life. We don’t use too much butter too often in my house but we’ve found this is a great way to spruce up dinner time. Here… View Post

Medicine Mom: Breastfeeding Awareness Month

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We are approaching the end of August and it wouldn’t be fair to leave it behind without broaching the topic of breastfeeding. As a mother and physician, I am a huge advocate of breastfeeding and encourage those who wish to do so. There are multiple health benefits for baby and mother as well as the emotional bond that is created…. View Post

Nursing the Night Away

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In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness month, I’ve decided to share a few of my favorite nursing/pumping products. Medela’s Easy Expression hands free pumping bra, Medela quick clean micro-steam bags, and the Bebe au lait nursing cover.  First, the hands free bra is a must. I learned really quickly, after my first attempt at pumping, that “hands-free” for pumps, meant you… View Post