Waynesboro Family Medical Associates

We love babies! Our providers have been taking care of our community's children for well over 40 years. Some of these kids are now grandparents and are bringing in their grandchildren to see us!

Pediatricians agree that lukewarm soaking baths provide a great way to treat the dry skin of eczema in children. Following the bath, you should gently pat your child dry to avoid irritating the skin with rubbing, and then liberally apply moisturizing cream.

More than one-third of adults in the U.S. are considered obese. People who are obese are at a higher risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. If obesity affects you, your doctor can work with you to develop a weight loss plan.

The more people have studied different methods of bringing up children, the more they have come to the conclusion that what good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is the best after all, said the late American pediatrician and author Dr. Benjamin Spock (1903-1998).

In the Middle Ages, fatal disease was quite prevalent and infant mortality rates were extremely high. Thanks to advances in medicine and vaccinations, plus higher sanitary standards, many ailments have been eliminated.

When does a mild headache warrant a trip to the doctor? Mild headaches which are accompanied by symptoms including fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, a stiff neck and a rash all warrant a prompt appointment for an examination.

While you may be fiercely punctual when it comes to checkups for your children, it’s natural for mothers to put their own health concerns on the backburner. Remember, coming in for your annual well-woman exam is the best way to keep you healthy.

It’s important to remember that there’s no set schedule for when you must introduce new foods to your infant. What’s more important is to ensure he or she can tolerate each new food well before you move on to something else.