Category Archives: Phenology

Day Night Reversal in Babies

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Newborns can sleep up to 20 hours a day, but most of them are born wanting to sleep more during the day. Who can blame them when an active mom rocked them to sleep with the her busy days? Once … Continue reading →

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Teething Gives Babies Teeth

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

New research confirms that symptoms like fever, a runny nose and diarrhea are not caused by teething. Teething can make babies cranky, rub their gums and drool. Think about when you lost teeth in grade school–did you have a fever … Continue reading →

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Measles 1991: My Philadelphia Flashback

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

In 1991, Philadelphia experienced a measles outbreak. I was in medical school in the city, and I remember how difficult it was to control. Children—some of whom had never been immunized—died. Babies received measles vaccines at 6 months of age … Continue reading →

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Sports Nutrition

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Play hard with sports nutrition. Click here to view larger or print.   Book recommendations for information and recipes include: The Feed Zone Cookbook: Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes by Thomas and Lin—try the sweet potato and black bean burrito. Feed … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Baby Warm

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Young babies need one more light layer than you and I–think about what you’re wearing and add a receiving blanket. Older, mobile babies move around. Don’t overdress them! Check the tummy or back to see how warm the baby is. A … Continue reading →

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Poison Oak

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

This is poison oak. It’s much easier to identify when it has its leaves, but the plant oils from the bare branches can also inflict an itchy misery on its victims. The best treatment is prevention: know what it looks … Continue reading →

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Just Break It

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

I know some kids who are building a fort. This is startling news. I have been a pediatrician for some time now, and no one has ever told me they were building a fort. Going swimming, sure, camping, naturally, visiting … Continue reading →

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Pollen Counts

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Pollen is here and now’s the time to start thinking about allergies. Depending on the winter rain and temperature, trees in Northern California start pollenating in January and February. Grass will follow in March and go through June. Starting now … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Greetings

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

The kids are part way through the winter break–a time of special events, visiting, sleeping in and staying up later, and a season of special foods and treats. We are months and months away from the summer’s fruits and what … Continue reading →

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