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In this episode of MomDoc Talk, Kristen, a pediatrician and mother of two, reassures new parents about common newborn behaviors that often cause worry but are usually normal. She explains issues like crying, nasal congestion, breathing patterns, skin rashes, digestive noises, and stool variations, emphasizing that most are not signs of illness. Kristen offers guidance on when to seek medical care, especially for fever or serious symptoms, aiming to reduce parental anxiety and encourage open communication with pediatricians.
What you’ll learn:
- Normal behaviors and common concerns in newborns (birth to 28 days old)
- Reassurance for new parents regarding typical newborn behaviors
- Understanding crying as a sign of unmet needs
- Explanation of nasal congestion and its normalcy in newborns
- Description of periodic breathing and its developmental context
- Information on eye drainage and blocked tear ducts
- Overview of thrush (oral yeast infection) and its treatment
- Discussion of common skin issues in newborns, including rashes and baby acne
- Insights on gas, digestive noises, and varying stool patterns in newborns
- Importance of recognizing fever in newborns as a medical emergency
Check out my Book:
Parenting Redefined: A Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Child's Behavior to Help Them Thrive
Podcast Disclaimer
The information presented in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider for medical concerns. All of the opinions are of Dr. Kristen Cook and do not reflect the opinions of her employer nor the hospitals she is affiliated with. The authors and publishers of this podcast do not assume any responsibility for errors, omissions, or consequences of using the information provided.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!
Get a copy of Kristen's Upcoming Book: Parenting Redefined HERE
Follow Dr. Cook at: https://www.facebook.com/MomDocTalk/
Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/momdoctalk_kcmd/
https://twitter.com/momdoctalk
https://www.tiktok.com/@momdoctalk_kcmd?lang=en
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In this episode of MomDoc Talk, Kristen, a pediatrician and mother of two, reassures new parents about common newborn behaviors that often cause worry but are usually normal. She explains issues like crying, nasal congestion, breathing patterns, skin rashes, digestive noises, and stool variations, emphasizing that most are not signs of illness. Kristen offers guidance on when to seek medical care, especially for fever or serious symptoms, aiming to reduce parental anxiety and encourage open communication with pediatricians.
What you’ll learn:
- Normal behaviors and common concerns in newborns (birth to 28 days old)
- Reassurance for new parents regarding typical newborn behaviors
- Understanding crying as a sign of unmet needs
- Explanation of nasal congestion and its normalcy in newborns
- Description of periodic breathing and its developmental context
- Information on eye drainage and blocked tear ducts
- Overview of thrush (oral yeast infection) and its treatment
- Discussion of common skin issues in newborns, including rashes and baby acne
- Insights on gas, digestive noises, and varying stool patterns in newborns
- Importance of recognizing fever in newborns as a medical emergency
Check out my Book:
Parenting Redefined: A Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Child's Behavior to Help Them Thrive
Podcast Disclaimer
The information presented in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider for medical concerns. All of the opinions are of Dr. Kristen Cook and do not reflect the opinions of her employer nor the hospitals she is affiliated with. The authors and publishers of this podcast do not assume any responsibility for errors, omissions, or consequences of using the information provided.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!
Get a copy of Kristen's Upcoming Book: Parenting Redefined HERE
Follow Dr. Cook at: https://www.facebook.com/MomDocTalk/
Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/momdoctalk_kcmd/
https://twitter.com/momdoctalk
https://www.tiktok.com/@momdoctalk_kcmd?lang=en