Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Breastfeeding questions about mother’s breast symptoms

Breastfeeding questions about mother’s diet and alcohol use. Main concern is how much gets into breastmilk and could this affect the baby.

Breastfeeding questions about mother’s illness

Breastfeeding questions about mother’s medicines, drugs or smoking. Main concern is how much gets into breastmilk and could this affect the baby.

A spell that includes holding the breath, then turning blue and passing out.

A viral infection of the smallest airways in the lungs. Wheezing is the main symptom. Average age for getting bronchiolitis is 6 months (Range: birth to 2 years).

Bruises to the skin anywhere on the body. Bruises are bleeding into the skin from damaged blood vessels

Burns to the skin. A burn is a heat, chemical or electrical injury to the skin

Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the inner lips or cheeks. Not caused by an infection

A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

A bacterial infection of the skin. Main symptom is spreading redness that is painful to the touch

A chalazion is a lump in the middle of the eyelid. It’s caused by a blocked off oil gland.

Pain or discomfort in the chest wall from muscle overuse.

Pain or discomfort in the chest wall from muscle overuse.

Chickenpox is a viral rash all over the body