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All About Breastfeeding. Is It Important? Is It Beneficial?

All About Breastfeeding. Is It Important? Is It Beneficial?

What is breastfeeding? Breastfeeding! Is it good for my baby? Is it good for me? Breastfeeding can be such an exciting yet scary experience especially for first-time mothers and mothers-to-be! It is important to know that feeling anxious or scared about the thought of breastfeeding is perfectly normal! During the first 1-2 hours just after

5 Types of Diagnostic Tests Provided at the Clinic

5 Types of Diagnostic Tests Provided at the Clinic

At a child specialist clinic, there are several diagnostic tests that can be performed, under a range of circumstances. Some diagnostic tests need to be taken to determine whether a child has been infected with a specific strain of bacteria/virus, while other tests can be performed to find out the level of a substance in

Effective ways to manage and prevent the stomach flu

Effective ways to manage and prevent the stomach flu

All you need to know about the stomach flu 👇 Gastroenteritits, more commonly known as ‘the stomach flu’, is a contagious illness that can affect both children and adults. Just like the common cold, there can be periods of time in the year where children are more likely to get infected by the stomach flu.

Growth and Development Monitoring: Is It Important?

Growth and Development Monitoring: Is It Important?

What Is Growth and Development Monitoring? Is It Important? Growth and development monitoring in children is where health professionals or physicians measure an infant or child’s weight, height, head circumference and overall growth to determine if their development is on the right track. Growth and development monitoring is important because if a child is growing

Why Well-Child Visits are Helpful

Why Well-Child Visits are Helpful

Children will often pay a visit to the doctor when they are unwell, but did you know, it is also equally important for the child to attend a well-child check-up? Even when they are fit and healthy, a visit to the doctor can also be useful in many ways.  During a well-child visit, the pediatrician