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What Toys Babies Need, According to a San Francisco Pediatrician

Dr. Julia Getzelman is often asked, “what toys do babies need?” According to Dr. Getzelman, pediatrician and founder of GetzWell Personalized Pediatrics in San Francisco, what babies most need in the first two years is attuned parenting, or attuned caregiving. What is Attuned Parenting? Attuned parenting involves being responsive to the baby’s emotions. For example, …

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Short Doctor Visits Lead to Poor Outcomes

Short Doctor Visits Lead to Poor Outcomes At GetzWell, we have always known that more time spent with patients during office visits and the quality time dedicated by our providers and staff benefit our patients. Confirming our fundamental beliefs and approach, a new study by Medical Care, part of the American Public Health Association, has …

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When To Choose a Pediatrician

When is the Best Time to Find a Pediatrician? While most of us only think about choosing a pediatrician towards the end of pregnancy, there are many health benefits gained from working with the right pediatrician before pregnancy. Prepare your Body for your Best Pregnancy We recommend choosing your pediatrician before you get pregnant. GetzWell …

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8 Powerful Ways Vaccines Protect You & Your Future Baby

Starting a family or having another little one is such an exciting time, but having a baby during all the confusion of COVID-19 can be stressful. And as breakthrough cases continue to rise and new variants pop up left and right, you may be unsure of the best way to keep yourself, your baby, and …

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4 Essential Steps to Support Your Baby’s Brain Development…in the Womb!

We all want our children to have the best start in life. But how can you set your child up for success….right from the very beginning?

Supporting your baby’s healthy brain development starts while they’re still in the womb! Even though they haven’t entered the world yet, your baby is growing and developing in amazing ways.

That’s why it’s so important to foster a healthy environment for your little one during pregnancy.

So whether you hope your child will become an Olympic swimmer, CEO, or talented artist… Having a healthy pregnancy experience will actually support your baby’s brain development. It’s no guarantee to get them into Harvard…but it’s a start!

“Why Does My Newborn Look Like a Tiny Teenager?”

Believe it or not, acne, breast buds, and dandruff are normal in newborns! Read on for more information about these conditions: Peeling, dry skin is commonly seen during the first few weeks of life. After birth babies need to “shed” their first skin. It may appear baby has dry and peeling or cracking skin particularly …

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When breastfeeding moms are sick, is it safe for them to continue to nurse their babies?

The good news is that even if you are a nursing mom who becomes sick, breast feeding is very safe AND beneficial for babies. With all viral illnesses, your baby will have been exposed to the virus by the time you notice symptoms. The best thing you can do in ordinary times (pre-COVID) is to continue to breast feed if you feel up to it. In fact, your breast milk contains illness-specific antibodies that offer protection to your baby. During COVID-living, things are a bit more complicated as we want to prevent the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to baby.

Zantac Pulled from Shelves due to Probable Cancer Causing Contaminant: What does this mean for me and my family?

For years, Zantac (the brand name for the drug ranitidine) and generic equivalents have been marketed as a safe, effective way of alleviating reflux, better known as heartburn. Millions have used this product to suppress reflux…but in recent days, CVS, Walgreens and other retailers have pulled these products from their shelves and in Canada the drug has been recalled.

Tips and Tricks for Common Challenges During Breast Feeding

Almost every breastfeeding mom has wondered how to increase her breast milk production at some point, whether she needed to or not. Most of the time your body figures out how to make enough milk for your baby.

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