by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 3, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
“I’m not gonna sleep well for at least the next 4 months, maybe longer”. This thought hit me each and every time I delivered one of my babies in the hospital. Somehow, I forgot about my impending lack of sleep throughout my pregnancies. But, after I delivered and held...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 2, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
If you can survive breastfeeding a newborn you can survive anything! Breastfeeding is the best, most natural way to feed a newborn baby, but it’s not always easy. It comes with loads of benefits, but can be exhausting and stressful, especially in the first few...
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...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Jul 12, 2019 | Mommy
In the past few weeks, I’ve hugged and cried with too many moms who announced to me that their families are facing divorce. It’s heartbreaking for me as a Pediatrician to walk with these families from the exciting newborn period with their babies, into this new,...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Jul 3, 2019 | Mommy
It’s summertime, which means vacation and traveling for many families. I’ve had so many questions from parents recently about car seat safety recommendations. Over the 14 years that I’ve been a mom, the recommendations have changed many times. I...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Jun 28, 2019 | 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...
