If you’ve ever searched online for answers about your child’s health and ended up feeling more confused than when you started, you’re not alone. You read one article. Then another. You hear advice from a friend, see a social media post or ask AI a question. Before long, you’re getting different answers to the same […]
Tips & Advice
Fact or fiction: Pregnancy myths debunked
Thanks to advances in medicine, your doctor can learn a lot about your pregnancy before your baby is born. Prenatal tests and ultrasounds can check your baby’s development, screen for genetic diseases, estimate their size and even reveal their sex. Yet pregnancy continues to inspire its own set of myths — and parents who wouldn’t […]
How much pregnancy weight gain is healthy?
Gaining weight is a normal – and healthy – part of pregnancy. As your baby grows, so do your uterus, breasts and even the amount of blood circulating in your body to support baby’s development. But you’re probably wondering: How much weight should I gain during pregnancy? The answer isn’t the same for everyone. A […]
Ten back-to-school sleep tips
It’s natural for parents to let their kids’ sleep habits slide in the summer. But with the start of the school year upon us, you may be wondering how to get your kids back on a consistent and restful schedule. Kacey Greening, Akron Children’s pediatric psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, offers 10 tips to beat the […]
How long does it take to get pregnant?
Do you know there are things you can do to improve your chances of getting pregnant – and things to avoid? Dr. Jacqueline Cornell, OB-GYN with Akron Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine, answers common fertility-related questions. Before a couple starts actively trying to conceive, what things should they start to do to improve their odds? Some suggestions […]
What parents should know about croup
You’ve probably heard of croup. It causes the telltale “barking” cough that mimics that of a seal and a high-pitched, squeaky noise when kids breathe. But if your child has ever come down with croup, which causes inflammation in the upper airways, it can be a scary experience. Dr. Therese Linnon, a pediatrician at Akron […]
