Posts Tagged ‘pediatrics’
Rooting Out Implicit Bias in Pediatric Practice
In my 2017 LadyDocs Corner Cafe blog, “Let’s Talk About Racism,” I introduced my first experiences grappling with racism. I’m happy to report back after the 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) annual meeting that many pediatricians, myself included, are freer from both intentional (explicit) and unintentional (implicit) acts of interpersonal racism and sexism. I…
Read MoreSafe Sleeping – The Latest in Newborn Positioning and More
When speaking to a new parent, it usually takes less than two minutes before conversation turns to the topic of sleep. Not surprising, given the many issues surrounding sleep (or the lack thereof!) in the first few months of life. One of the latest pushes in safer sleep practices is awareness about the risks associated…
Read MoreBaby Pearly Whites – Handle With Care!
How much should we care about “baby teeth”? After all, there’s another set of “real” teeth coming in a few years, right? When we look at the facts, there’s a lot of reason to care about those pearly white primary teeth and it’s not just about the tooth fairy! What was once known as…
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