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• 506 - Dentistry with Dr. Ian Kott, DDS

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes pediatric dentist Dr. Ian Kott, DDS, to The Baby Manual to talk about children’s oral hygiene, everything from brushing teeth to weaning kids off pacifiers. Dr. Kott explains when a child’s first dental visit should happen and what to expect from it, and gives tips on how to start brushing children’s teeth as soon as the teeth appear. Dr. Keim and Dr. Kott discuss cavity prevention, the importance of discouraging thumb sucking and pacifiers, and when to consider discontinuing bedtime bottle use. Dr. Kott explains that training toothpaste is useful, even when it doesn’t contain fluoride, because it teaches children the aspect of teeth brushing that involves spitting. He shares tips on how to make teeth brushing easier or more fun for children who fight it. The causes of cavities in kids are from anything that is a fermentable carbohydrate: milk, juice, and even breast milk, once a child is on solid food. One of the reasons to wean children off nighttime bottles of formula is to prevent tooth decay from the fermentable carbohydrate staying on their teeth too long, but also because pacifiers, bottles, and thumb sucking all change the swallowing patterns and shape of the palate in children over the age of two. There is a vast amount of very helpful practical advice, knowledge, and information about pediatric dental care contained in this episode.   Dr. Ian Kott, DDS:Originally from Michigan, Dr. Kott received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan in 1999. As a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Public Health Service, Dr. Kott has completed several tours of duty as Senior Dental Officer in the United States Coast Guard and as Deputy Chief Clinic Administrator with the Indian Health Service, all stationed in Alaska. After gaining a variety of valuable experiences in general dentistry, Dr. Kott felt compelled to specialize in treating children. He completed his Postgraduate Residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston in 2009. Dr. Kott is married with two young sons.__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Contact Dr. Carole Keim, MDlinktree | tiktok | instagramContact Dr. Ian Kott, DDSwebsite | linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• 505 - Dermatology with Dr. Teresa Wright, MD

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes pediatric dermatologist Dr. Teresa Wright, MD, to the podcast to talk about baby skin care, birthmarks, eczema, and anything to watch out for with a baby’s skin that could potentially be dangerous. Dr. Wright works at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and is also faculty at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She shares her journey into pediatric dermatology and explores all manner of common skin concerns, conditions, and questions regarding infants and their skin care with Dr. Keim, based on a wealth of experience and knowledge. Dr. Keim and Dr. Wright open by addressing the little pink or red spots in the middle of a newborn’s forehead that are sometimes called angel kisses. The medical term is nevus simplex, and Dr. Wright assures listeners that they’re nothing to worry about and will fade over time. They discuss types of newborn skin rashes, such as transient neonatal pustular melanosis, which are normal, before addressing conditions that might need a pediatrician’s attention. Baby moles are explained in detail, atopic dermatitis or eczema is described, and Dr. Wright offers insight on how to mitigate or improve child skin dryness, along with tips on avoiding exposure to known irritants and allergens. This episode is full of facts and advice on infant skin, offering a practical guide to what is normal and what might need additional attention.Dr. Teresa Wright, MD:Dr. Wright attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, Massachusetts. She went on to complete a residency in pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Subsequently, she completed a dermatology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Missouri. She joined the dermatology faculty at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) in January of 2009. In January of 2012, she was promoted to Section Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at TCH. She also served as Co-Director of the Vascular Anomalies Program at TCH from October 2011 through March of 2015. In July of 2015, she returned to her hometown of Memphis, TN to join the dermatology faculty at the University of Tennessee and establish a pediatric dermatology division at LeBonheur Children's Hospital. She has special interests and expertise in the diagnosis and management of hemangiomas and other vascular lesions, as well as pigmented lesions and pediatric melanoma. She is board-certified in pediatric dermatology, dermatology, and pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.Dr. Wright has special interests and expertise in the diagnosis and management of hemangiomas and other vascular lesions, as well as pigmented lesions and pediatric melanoma.__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Contact Dr. Carole Keim, MDlinktree | tiktok | instagramContact Dr. Teresa Wright, MDwebsite | linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• 504 - Pulmonology with Dr. Jason Bronstein, MD

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Dr. Jason Bronstein, a pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, to The Baby Manual. Dr. Bronstein shares his journey from general pediatrics to specializing in childhood asthma, sleep apnea in children, and other pediatric breathing issues. He explains the types of cases referred to a pulmonologist, such as persistent chronic cough, difficulty breathing, or repeated respiratory infections. Dr. Keim and Dr. Bronstein discuss how conditions like asthma or congenital lung disorders are diagnosed, and Dr. Bronstein also highlights how environmental asthma triggers, such as smoke, mould, and allergens, can affect a child's lung health. Dr. Keim and Dr. Bronstein explore how pediatric sleep studies are used to evaluate children for obstructive sleep apnea, especially those with snoring, ADHD-like symptoms, or conditions like Down syndrome or autism. Dr. Bronstein describes what to expect during a sleep study and outlines when it's appropriate. They also cover safe and effective cough remedies for children, including honey for cough, saline nebulizers, and tips for using humidifiers without causing mould exposure. This episode is all about actionable advice for parents concerned about their child’s breathing, sleep quality, or lung function. Dr. Jason Bronstein, MD:Jason Bronstein, MD, is the Medical Director of the Mount Sinai Pediatric Sleep Medicine Program and Director of the Mount Sinai Children's Integrative Sleep Center.He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and he completed his Pediatrics Residency at Northwell Health, Cohen Children's Medical Center. Dr. Bronstein completed his Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship at Nemours, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. He completed fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and jointly at the University of Pennsylvania.He treats sleep disorders across the age spectrum, including obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, and other pulmonary, neurologic, and behavioral conditions of sleep. He performs advanced interpretation of polysomnography and associated sleep study testing.Dr. Bronstein is dedicated to improving the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. His professional activities include clinical care, graduate medical education, and research. He also treats general respiratory disorders in children in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, delivers multidisciplinary care of children with complex medical disorders via various special programs, and works with the adult sleep medicine and adult sleep laboratory programs in the Department of Medicine.__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Contact Dr. Carole Keim MDlinktree | tiktok | instagramContact Dr. Jason Bronstein, MDwebsite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• 503 - Genetics with Dr. David Tegay, DO

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Dr. David Tegay, DO, to The Baby Manual to talk about genetics, the different types of testing and screening involved in genetics, and how it’s a key part of pediatric medicine. Dr. Tegay was in residency when he encountered a patient who required a consult from a clinical geneticist from Mount Sinai, and the experience fascinated him so much that he moved from his internal medicine residency to a fellowship in genetics. He discusses all aspects of his field with Dr. Keim. One of the first things Dr. Tegay explains about genetic testing is that most genetic tests are no different than other routine laboratory testing, using a blood sample or even a non-invasive cheek swab or saliva sample to do the testing. It’s the results that are different from other testing. He and Dr. Keim discuss how prenatal genetic testing has developed, what kind of screening might occur during pregnancy, and the types of conditions a geneticist may be looking for. Dr. Tegay sheds light on the truth of birth defects, or congenital anomalies, and how frequently they may occur, including how many are not necessarily significant. The conversation exploring DNA, genetics, and exome sequencing, and the diseases or conditions such testing may reveal, is both enlightening and informative, explaining methodology and treatment for fetal and newborn ailments.Dr. David Tegay, DO, FACMG, FACOI:Dr. David Tegay, DO, is a clinical geneticist in Great Neck, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He specializes in the areas of Clinical Genetics and Genomics & Internal Medicine. Dr. Tegay graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with the medical facilities North Shore University Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam.__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Contact Dr. Carole Keim MDlinktree | tiktok | instagram Contact Dr. David Tegay, DO, FACMG, FACOIlinkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• 502 - Endocrinology with Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD, to The Baby Manual to discuss the wide-ranging field of pediatric endocrinology. Dr. Kanner is the Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and she shares how she got into the specialty before discussing the conditions she treats. She offers information and insights into thyroid disorders, growth hormone deficiency, early and delayed puberty, and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children based on her knowledge and years of experience. Dr. Keim and Dr. Kanner talk about the signs and symptoms of diabetes in children, detailing what to look for, and Dr. Kanner explains how blood sugar testing and insulin therapy play crucial roles in treatment. Throughout the conversation, the doctors exchange practical insights for parents into childhood nutrition and normal growth patterns. Dr. Kanner addresses the challenges of toddlers with picky eating habits and emphasizes healthy routines such as reducing sugar-sweetened drinks and increasing physical activity, or ‘joyful movement’ as she calls it. The emphasis is on fostering positive eating habits and imparting information on the variety of conditions a pediatric endocrinologist can diagnose and treat. Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD:Dr. Lauren Kanner is the Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Kanner completed her medical school at Rush Medical College of Rush University in Chicago, IL, before continuing her training in pediatrics at North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System Cohen Children's Hospital. Dr Kanner completed a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin and is currently part of the University of Iowa Endocrinology and Diabetes team. Dr Kanner has interests in both diabetes and care of endocrine conditions, with a special interest in female, adolescent endocrinology and quality improvement. She has recently joined the Member Board of Directors for the North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG).__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Contact Dr. Carole Keim MD:linktree | tiktok | instagram Contact Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD:linktree | website Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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