by Dr. Allen Cherer | Jan 27, 2023 | Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
Below is a list of several parenting books, some of which are brand-new bestsellers by today’s leading experts, and others are classics that have survived the test of time. The Bottom Line for Baby This helpful guide answers some of the most common parental...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Nov 22, 2022 | blog, Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
In the U.S., home birth is still relatively rare as a birth option, though it has become more prevalent in recent years. Unplanned home births can occur when a pregnant woman goes into labor but cannot deliver at a hospital. In most cases, however, a certified nurse...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Apr 10, 2018 | blog, Dr. Allen Cherer
Sick newborns often rely on a ventilator to supply oxygen, and are tethered by a plastic endotracheal tube (ETT). Often-times, this tube accidentally pops out. This represents the fourth most common complication experienced by newborns in NICUs. It can cause oxygen...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Apr 10, 2018 | blog, Dr. Allen Cherer
It’s been said that statistics can be used to prove just about anything. Take, for example, one study that I recently read about, which examined the link between vegetarianism among pregnant women and an increased risk of drug and alcohol abuse among their children....
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Apr 10, 2018 | blog, Dr. Allen Cherer
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious illness in the newborn and young infant. The virus, first discovered in the mid-1960s, is transmitted through percutaneous (i.e., puncture through skin) or mucosal (i.e., direct contact with mucous membranes) exposure...
