MomDocs
MomDocs
St. Louis Children's Hospital
The MomDocs are pediatricians at St. Louis Children's Hospital. They work in a variety of specialties and share their advice and expertise on the questions we all face as parents.
Annual Wellness Exams - What Happens During An OB/GYN Visit At Each Stage Of Life
Women from teens to seniors should have an annual visit with their OB/GYN. But, just as women’s healthcare needs change as they age, their annual OB/GYN appointments change, too. Dr. Rosanna Gray-Swain, a BJC Medical Group Ob/Gyn affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, talks about what to expect during an annual visit with your OB/GYN during each stage of life.
Sep 13, 2022
Anxiety in Kids and Teens
Anxiety is often a normal part of childhood and adolescence, but there’s a difference between everyday worry and chronic anxiety. According to the CDC, 9.4% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 5.8 million) were diagnosed with anxiety in 2016-2019. Dr. Jamie Kondis can add insight into the cause, diagnosis, and management of anxiety.
Jul 15, 2022
Common Summertime Skin Rashes in Children
As a parent in summer, we hope that kids spend a lot more time outside but these activities can also lead to itchy, irritated skin. Dr. Allie Grither discusses common summertime rashes for kids and what you can do to identify and prevent them.
Jun 15, 2022
Picky Eating or an Eating Disorder?
For many parents, having young children means negotiating to get them to eat their vegetables, taste new foods, or finish what’s on their plate. Picky eating is nothing new, but what happens when it involves many foods, never goes away, or gets worse?  There are different types of restrictive eating behaviors that vary in severity. Dr. Sarah Garwood discusses these different types of restrictive eating behaviors and how you may be able to curb these behaviors.
May 16, 2022
How to Help your Child Cope with Storm Anxiety
With spring comes rain, thunderstorms, and possible tornadoes. For children who are afraid of storms and tornadoes, the unpredictability of severe weather can be especially unsettling.
Apr 29, 2022
What to Expect at Your 20-week Ultrasound Appointment
The 20-week ultrasound often gives parents a detailed look at the development of their baby and allows them to see just how much their baby has grown in the first half of pregnancy. Brittani Schwartzkopf and Dr. Heather Lopez discuss what you can expect at your 20-week ultrasound appointment.
Feb 15, 2022
Teaching Kids the Importance of Kindness
Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric explores the topic of teaching children the importance of kindness and empathy and how those teachings can be put into practice.
Dec 15, 2021
Q & A: Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids 5 to 11
The CDC has approved the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11. In this special edition episode, Dr. Jason Newland answers questions about what you need to know about vaccinating your child against COVID-19.
Nov 3, 2021
Your Child's Breathing
Dr. Jamie Kondis explores breathing issues that afflict children as the seasons change.
Oct 27, 2021
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Children and Cancer
Dr. Amy Armstrong explains how common cancer is in children, the different types of cancer and symptoms, causes, outlook, and treatment options.
Sep 15, 2021
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