Did you know that while 1 out of every 30 newborns born in the so-called resource-poor country dies, 1 out of every 250 newborns dies in rich countries? In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha, a pediatrician who has worked in the Neonatal Intensive care unit for decades, shares some of the reasons that newborns die, especially babies born in Resource-poor cou…

In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha discusses two conditions (Stye, also called hordeolum, and chalazion) that commonly cause lumps or minor swellings in the eyelids of youths and teenagers. He also explains how to recognize them, differentiate them, and what to do when they occur. He also explains what not to do to the lumps and recommends when to seek an…

In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha tells you what to expect the first time you take your newborn baby to their pediatrician after they have been home from the hospital. He shares some of the profiles that pediatricians track during newborn visits. The weight of the baby, the length of the baby, and the head circumference of the baby are essential, as well…

In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha identifies four types of fathers: 1, those who play an active part in caring for and raising their children from day one; 2, those who are bystanders, who leave parenting to women; 3, those who would rather wait until their children are older and relatively independent before they begin to play a role; and 4, those who a…

In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha discusses some of the diseases that childhood vaccines prevent. This information is crucial for parents in my private practice, empowering them with the knowledge they need before they consent to childhood vaccines. Though we do not see these diseases in developed countries as frequently as in the past years, they still …

Welcome to an insightful episode of Dr. Anyoha podcast, where we explore the world of pediatric vaccinations. Drawing on his vast experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Anyoha offers in-depth knowledge about the immunization schedule in the United States, illuminating its indispensable role in child healthcare. The episode begins with birth immunization…

In this podcast, I empower you as a parent by sharing insights on what it means when your baby smiles upon seeing you or hearing your voice. I guide you on how to use your baby's social smile as a tool to strengthen your bond, nurture relationships, and stimulate your baby's brain development. I also delve into the deeper meaning of the social smil…

Anemia due to iron deficiency. According to the World Health Organization, WHO, over 300 million children are anemic because they do not eat food rich in iron or because of blood loss. Another way children lose blood and iron and become anemic is through worm infestations. Worm infection is common in certain parts of the world and could be a common…

Topics covered: How anxiety presents in children, signs and symptoms of anxiety in children, subtle signs of anxiety in children, how pediatricians make the diagnosis of anxiety in children, how clinicians make the diagnosis of anxiety in children, ways to treat childhood anxiety, what happens when anxiety in children goes untreated, and why it is …

Every prolonged crying in a baby does not mean that the baby has colic. Parents tend to over diagnose and overtreat colic in their babies and infants. A true colic (abdominal discomfort) is a benign condition that resolves when the baby is about three months old. Do not assume that prolonged crying in infants is always colic. Parents should always …

Pain in the throat, sore throat, pain in swallowing, fever, and rashes--a sandpaper rash on the trunk, all could be signs that a child has a strep infection of the throat. Learn about ways doctors make diagnosis and treat children with strep throat. Also, learn about some potential complications that might occur following strep throat infection, an…

Missed Signs, Absence of Joint Intention: Before the age of 15 to 18 Months, many signs might signal that all is not well and that a child might be at risk for Autism Spectrum. Whenever I get in my consultation room to see parents and their infants, especially at the nine monthly routine checks, one of the things I do is watch to see how socially i…

In this podcast, I shared: Symptoms of Flu in Children How to find out if children have the Flu. Other childhood illnesses that resemble Flu Complications from Flu. When to take children to the ER when they suffer from flu How to treat and manage Flu in ChildrenAf Dr. Anselm Anyoha

Newborns already have what it takes to participate in the unfolding relationship between them and their caregivers. Their ears are listening to voices and lullabies around them, their eyes are watching and reading facial expressions, their skin can feel caregivers’ warm embrace and touch, and their nose can smell their mother's breast milk. It can …

If you are a new mom or Dad wondering what your baby doctors are doing about your newborn's jaundice, you need to listen to this podcast. If you are wondering what to do with your baby with jaundice, then listen to this podcast. I share, how as a pediatrician, who works in both the newborn nursery and in my practice, I treat and manage newborns wit…

In this Podcast, Dr. Anyoha shares how parents view Cradle cap, how to recognize it, many simple ways to treat it, and he also shares when it is the right time to discuss your child's Cradle cap with his or her doctor.Af Dr. Anselm Anyoha

Rashes due to watery stool, fungal infection, and sensitivity to scented brands of diapers are three common reasons infants suffer diaper rash. In this podcast, Dr Anyoha shares his experiences on how to recognize, treat and prevent these common causes of diaper rash.Af Dr. Anselm Anyoha

How do you suspect when your baby is suffering from bronchiolitis, and when to seek immediate medical attention. In this podcast, Dr anyoha shares some of the symptoms and signs of bronchiolitis in babies and infants.Af Dr. Anselm Anyoha

From suctioning of the mouth and nose, recording of the time of birth, to cutting of the umbilical cord, and the transfer of the baby to the pediatrician on call, Dr Anyoha discusses all that Newborns go through within minutes of birth. Erythromycin ointment goes into the eyes, vitamin K shot is given in the thigh muscle, footprint obtained, a band…

Find out more about how newborns and babies use their five senses of vision, touch, hearing, smell and taste, and how mothers, fathers, parents, grandparents, and adults could partner with them right after birth to achieve their full social emotional health potential. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books, and ask a question for a future podcast her…

Find out surprising things newborns and babies can do with their five sense of vision, touch, hearing, smell and taste, and how mothers, fathers, parents, grandparents, and adults could partner with them right after birth to achieve their full social emotional health potential. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books, and ask a question for a future p…

What does it mean when your child or baby is wheezing? Discover causes for wheezing in babies and children, what to do, and when it's an emergency. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books, and ask a question for a future podcast here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.comAf Dr. Anselm Anyoha

How to get an appointment the day your child is sick, how to handle the front desk and avoid ER visits, helping your kids prepare for vaccines in the doctor's office, and what questions to ask to get the most our of your pediatrician's office visit. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books, and ask a question for a future podcast here: http://www.moder…

How to raise happy children and solve behavior challenges using Dr. Anyoha's five pillars for social emotional wellness. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books, and ask a question for a future podcast here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.comAf Dr. Anselm Anyoha

What to do when your child has a fever, how to treat a fever at home and when to see a pediatrician. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books, and ask a question for a future podcast here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.comAf Dr. Anselm Anyoha

What to do when a baby is constipated and when to call a pediatrician. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books, and ask a question for a future podcast here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.comAf Dr. Anselm Anyoha

Why do newborns and babies spit up after feeding? What to do and when it's time to call a pediatrician. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books, and ask a question for a future podcast here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.comAf Dr. Anselm Anyoha

What parents should and shouldn't do when a baby, infant or young child throws up. Learn how to observe symptoms and when to see a pediatrician. Ask a question for a future podcast and find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books at Modern Era Pediatrics.Af Dr. Anselm Anyoha

How babies acquire language and how parents can detect the early signs of autism. Ask a question for a future podcast and find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com.Af Dr. Anselm Anyoha

What to know about jaundice and how to know when your baby is sick. Find out what to look for and when to call a doctor. Ask a question for a future podcast and find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com.Af Dr. Anselm Anyoha

How to properly care for the belly button of a newborn and what happens to the umbilical cord. Ask a question for a future podcast and find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com.Af Dr. Anselm Anyoha

The critical first weeks after brith is when parents need to engage socially and emotionally with newborns, especially in the era of distracting social media. Ask a question for a future podcast and find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com.Af Dr. Anselm Anyoha

What a newborn is thinking. Find out in step five of Dr Anyoha's Caregiver-Newborn Relationship model and how to create a positive bond between a newborn and caregiver. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com Ask a question for a future podcast: modernerapediatrics@yahoo.com…

What is your newborn saying? Find out how newborns communicate and how important this early bond is in the newborn-parent relationship. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com Ask a question for a future podcast: modernerapediatrics@yahoo.comAf Dr. Anselm Anyoha

How to keep a newborn calm, how much sleep a newborn needs, and calming a baby by regulating the newborn environment. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com. Ask a question for a future podcast: modernerapediatrics@yahoo.comAf Dr. Anselm Anyoha

Pick up on cues of a newborn to become a sensitive caregiver. Dr. Anyoha explains how becoming a Sensitive Caregiver is the first step in the newborn relationship. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com - Ask a question for a future podcast: modernerapediatrics@yahoo.com…

What happens in the critical first 2 to 3 days after birth? From vaccines and watching for jaundice to circumcision and preparing for the first car ride home. Find articles and books by Dr. Anyoha's here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com Ask a question for a future podcast: modernerapediatrics@yahoo.com…

What happens in the critical moments before, during, and after delivery of a newborn and when a pediatrician needs to be called in. Find Dr. Anyoha's articles and books here:http://www.modernerapediatrics.com Ask a question for a future podcast: modernerapediatrics@yahoo.comAf Dr. Anselm Anyoha