August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to honor the incredible benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and parents. Beyond providing essential nutrition, breastfeeding strengthens the immune system, fosters emotional connection, and supports long-term health for both mother and child. While breastfeeding is a common experience, every journey is unique. It’s shaped by personal challenges,
You may be aware that pregnancy consists of three trimesters—but have you ever heard of the fourth trimester? The period of recovery after giving birth is often referred to as the fourth trimester and it requires just as much care and attention for the birthing person as the previous nine months of pregnancy. For many
Having a newborn can be overwhelming and, at times, even scary. New parents are often nervous about whether their baby is growing and developing normally, which is completely understandable. At Health Services of North Texas, our caring team of pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners is here to guide you and your family through this exciting
Bringing home your baby can be an exciting and nervous time in your life. At Health Services of North Texas and Wylie Children’s Medical Clinic, our goal is to offer newborn care in the easiest and most efficient way possible. During your child’s first pediatric visit, our team will take extra care and assess the
When it comes to choosing a family doctor, it is important to make a decision you feel comfortable and confident in. Oftentimes, a patient’s primary doctor will provide ongoing care for their entire family, including their children, over the course of many years. The expert team of board-certified physicians at Health Services of North Texas
Having a brand-new baby brings with it a long list of responsibilities, joys, and unknowns. Without a doubt, one of the most important and beneficial steps you can take for the health and safety of your baby – and for your own peace of mind – is to establish routine care with a pediatrician or
Medicaid is a valuable tool for countless families to obtain affordable or fully covered healthcare services for their children. The exceptional team of pediatric physicians and providers at Health Services of North Texas, with convenient locations across Denton, Wylie, and Plano, is proud to accept most forms of insurance, including Medicaid and CHIP, to make
As parents and caregivers, we all want to see our children thrive. It is normal to have questions about your son’s or daughter’s physical, social, and emotional development throughout their childhood. However, if you begin to have concerns about their growth rate or notice a difference in their development compared to other children their own
If you’ve been going to the same pediatrician since your child was an infant, you’ve probably grown to know and love them. After many years of the pediatrician learning all about your child, watching them grow and develop, and establishing a relationship with you and your family, it can be difficult – and sometimes even
Finding out you are pregnant can be one of the most surprising, joyous, or, perhaps, long-awaited moments of your life. You may begin to think of baby names right away, start shopping for the nursery, or imagining what your little one will look like. Amidst all the excitement, however, it is critical that mothers-to-be seek