Articles about Pediatrics
Have you ever wanted to make someone’s wish come true? South Carolina women have the opportunity to do just that by signing up to be members of the W.I.S.H. Society. W.I.S.H. stands for Women Inspiring Strength and Hope, and that’s exactly what these women do, explained Crystal Alifanow, director of communications at Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. “Each of … Read more
Imagine for a moment that you are the loving parent of a young child. Living in South Carolina, you are more apt to be a single parent than almost anywhere else in the United States. Here, you are also at greater risk of having a baby with a low birth weight who may also have … Read more
When Charlotte and Lily were born prematurely with medical issues, Mom was overwhelmed by the fear of leaving her children to fight for their lives alone. Terrified and overwhelmed by the possibilities for her kids’ health and the means to pursue treatment, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston stepped in and made it possible … Read more
Common Mistakes in Safety Utilizing a used car seat without doing your homework – Be sure the used car seat comes with instructions and labelling that shows the manufacturer date and model number. Knowing these numbers can allow you to verify if the car seat has been recalled, isn’t expired or more than six years … Read more
Losing the freedom to explore your environment due to a mobility disability impacts all areas of development in a young child. The Medical University of South Carolina and Laing Middle School of Science and Technology in Mount Pleasant are partnering with Go Baby Go! to help young children with neuromuscular disorders get moving as soon … Read more
Sleep apnea and sleepwalking are two different disorders, but both affect children and can be concerns for parents. Dr. Concetta Riva is a pediatric pulmonologist and director of the pediatric sleep program at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is board-certified in sleep medicine and works exclusively with children. Sleepwalking Sleepwalking is fairly common … Read more