by Dr. Justyna Sommer | Baby's Health, General Health
With summer just around the corner many families are lathering themselves up with sunscreen to prevent burning themselves while they have fun in the sun. However, choosing the right sunscreen to put onto your family’s skin is just as important during those warm sunny...
by Dr. Justyna Sommer | Baby's Health
With September just around the corner, parents will, once again, be faced with treating many illnesses affecting their children. One of the worst, for both child and parent, is the dreaded ear infection! However, before opting for the antibiotics, there are a number...
by Dr. Justyna Sommer | Baby's Health, Pregnancy
You find out that you’re pregnant and you couldn’t be more excited to have this beautiful little baby developing inside of you. However, as the months go on and your belly gets bigger you may begin to notice (amongst all the excitement, of course) a few of the...
by Dr. Justyna Sommer | Baby's Health, Pregnancy
Eating a proper healthy diet is crucial for health in general. However, when you are pregnant (and ideally before conceiving) it is vital to supplement a healthy diet with key nutrients to ensure that you and your baby have what you need for optimal development and a...
by Dr. Justyna Sommer | Baby's Health, Pregnancy
No. Smoking during pregnancy or exposing yourself to second hand smoke is not safe for you or your baby. Many complications can arise from this including: . 1. Higher risk of having a baby with a LOW birth weight When you smoke, your baby gets less oxygen and...
by Dr. Justyna Sommer | Baby's Health, Global Health, Pregnancy
Did you know the air in a newly furnished and painted nursery may contain more than 300 toxic chemicals? Scary isn’t it? As parents, we want nothing more than the best for our children. Unfortunately, sometimes we aren’t aware of the...
