by Dr. Allen Cherer | Oct 19, 2022 | Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
Jaundice is a condition that affects babies that is recognizable by yellow skin and eyes. It can be caused by too much bilirubin in their blood. The body’s natural breakdown of red blood cells results in the excretion of a yellow substance known as bilirubin....
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Apr 19, 2022 | Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
When a baby is born prematurely or has a critical illness, the neonatal intensive care unit is usually the place to go. It has the latest equipment and medical experts to give that child the best chance of survival. This hasn’t always been the case though....
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Mar 21, 2022 | blog, Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a condition that occurs in newborns who were exposed to addictive substances in utero. When a pregnant mother uses drugs or alcohol, the baby can be born with NAS. This condition can cause various health problems for the infant,...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Jan 19, 2022 | blog, Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
Neonatal intensive care (NIC) is a term used to describe the care of premature, or very premature infants in an intensive setting. NIC is often necessary to save the infant’s life and provide long-term care for them. In 2021, there will be an increase in the...
