by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 16, 2019 | Doc
Having a newborn can be scary! No joke. I don’t know what’s scarier – being pregnant and worrying about all the things that could go wrong OR worrying about all the things your baby can catch after he’s born. Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 31, 2019 | Doc, Mommy
Hey there! Are you new here? I'm so glad you found your way to my corner of the internet. Here at Wifey Mommy Doc, we're all about simple routines that will help you feel more balanced and less overwhelmed with your everyday tasks. When you're done reading the article...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 1, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Doc
“Breast is best”! If you’ve had a baby, you’ve probably heard this before. And I can’t help but to agree. Breastfeeding has so many benefits for both mom and baby, so I always make a point to encourage pregnant women and moms of newborns I come...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Jul 26, 2019 | Doc
Every mom loves a sleeping child! For one, they’re so precious and sweet when they’re sleeping – even as teenagers! I’ve been lucky to have had great sleepers (except this last one…still working on him!). I know I look forward to the quiet time at night...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Jul 23, 2019 | Doc
There’s an epidemic that’s been spreading rapidly over the past few years. I’m not talking about measles or chicken pox or the flu. It’s childhood obesity and it seems to be sneaking up on parents and Pediatricians. I have conversations with...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Jul 15, 2019 | Doc, Mommy
Infants feeding themselves whole pieces of food? Wait, what? There’s been a lot of talk and excitement recently about the idea of Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) as a new trend in infant feeding. I have to admit, I was really skeptical when I first heard about it from...
