Having a healthy baby starts with the mother being healthy too. We recognized the week of January 7-13, 2018 as Folic Acid Awareness Week. One of the most important things a mother can do to help prevent serious birth defects in her child is to consume enough Folic Acid. What is Folic Acid? Folic Acid is […]
Food Allergy Evaluation for Your Child and Family
Pediatric Gastroenterologists work closely with allergists and nutritionists when a child is found to have food allergies. The Food Allergy Center of Plano, now part of the Devora Allergy Center, was founded in 2012 by board certified allergist, Gene A. Devora, MD/PhD. The Food Allergy Center of Plano is a close-knit team of […]
Got Milk?
Breastmilk is the perfect baby food for most infants. Breastmilk meets the specific needs of a baby and is nearly nutritionally complete. Breastmilk significantly reduces the risk of diseases. Babies receiving breastmilk compared to formula fed babies are less likely to develop: Ear infections Respiratory infections Diarrhea illnesses However, some babies can be allergic to […]
