In the past few years, I have been part of a team that has performed several procedures to save the lives of unborn babies. The EXIT (ex-utero intrapartum treatment) procedure is a way to deliver a baby safely when he or she has been diagnosed with a life-threatening lung or airway problem before birth. This might include a head, neck or lung tumor. The procedure helps ensure the baby will be able to breathe after birth.
During an EXIT procedure, a team of specialists—including a perinatologist, neonatologist and pediatric surgeon—put the mother …Continue reading this post
February 1, 2012 | Posted By
Stuart Berger, MD |
Heart
February is heart awareness month, a time when we encourage adults to reflect and make changes in their lives for healthier hearts. This is also a good time to raise awareness of congenital heart disease (CHD) and children who start their lives with heart conditions.
CHD is the most common birth defect, and it is present in eight of out of every 1,000 births. Some forms of CHD cause few problems in health, growth and development. Other forms are more critical, and if not detected within …Continue reading this post
J.C., the sweet angelic boy I wrote about last time, lived with us along with his sister for 16 months until they were reunified with their parents. During the time we fostered them, J.C. refused to go on the “big boy potty.” Try as we might, nothing worked. Bribes, sinking cereal, promises of great presents and the potty dance all left him amused, and us exasperated.
One day, J.C. decided he wanted a puppy to add to the organized chaos we called home. With my fingers crossed, I told him …Continue reading this post
Just say the words head lice and you’ll have parents, teachers and pediatricians cringing. These little creatures, about the size of a sesame seed, mostly affect school-aged children between 2 and 12 years old. Lice also create unnecessary fear and panic.
With the cold weather and snow finally here, I’m just waiting for the calls from worried parents about lice and nits …Continue reading this post
I’ve been told children are born with two fears: loud noises and falling. Objects falling on them, however, isn’t something they fear.
I know that all pieces of free-standing furniture and TVs have the capability of tipping over. As a parent of a 10-month-old and as the Safe Kids Wisconsin coordinator, I am well aware of the potential hazard that poses for my son. After all, my son is curious and into everything just like all other toddlers and kids. …Continue reading this post
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