By Sanjay Mehta, DO As both a pediatrician working in an emergency department and as a parent, I’ve heard, answered and even asked the age-old question: “When should I take my child to the ER?” No doubt, being caught in the grip of a situation that prompts this [...]
By Sanjay Mehta, DO, FAAP Right now, throughout New Jersey, most of us are getting ready to enjoy some family time at the pool or beach. When you have children around water, there is always the need to keep a careful eye on your little ones, which can [...]
When you’re expecting, you may feel more like kicking back than kick-starting an exercise routine. But for most women, pregnancy is the ideal time for maintaining or adopting an active lifestyle, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “Regular physical activity is linked to healthier pregnancies and [...]
By Borislava Burt-Libo, DO We know that many women are waiting longer than ever to start a family. The average age of first-time mothers rose to 26.3 in 2014 from 24.9 in 2000, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. We also know that, biologically speaking, [...]
One of the first and most important decisions you’ll make before or very early on during your pregnancy is what kind of health care provider will oversee your labor and delivery. While obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYN) are still the most common caregivers for pregnant women, certified nurse midwives (CNM) continue to grow in popularity. [...]
When you are seriously considering having your first baby or expanding your family, there are several key preparations to make well before taking your first pregnancy test. Don't be surprised if your physician recommends that you start planning for a healthy new baby up to a year before conception. [...]
By Ankur Desai, MD A young child who acts up in preschool may be described as “defiant.” An older child who refuses to go to school, “shy.” An adolescent who doesn’t want to participate in after-school activities, “lazy.” The truth, however, is that all of these children [...]
By Sanjay Mehta, DO, FAAP When people discover I work as an emergency room pediatrician, they often ask what disease or condition brings the most children to the ER. When I tell them, they are usually shocked. Besides the common medical emergencies most kids’ face−high fever, flu, upper [...]
By Grigory Goldberg, MD We are hearing more and more about the importance of preventing concussions in youth sports — which is great — but, as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine and neck health, it is my mission to also educate parents about two lesser-known sport-related injuries [...]
By Zubaida Sadik, MD When your child is sick or injured, you usually know it right away. Symptoms such as a fever, cough or joint swelling are hard to overlook. Yet, as a pediatrician for more than 30 years, I’ve had patients whom I’ve found to have serious health problems [...]
