Joanna Schroyer
Registered NurseJoanna is a registered nurse with 29 years of experience and expertise in pediatrics, women's health, and public health.
Articles
What To Do If You Drop Your Baby (And When You Should Worry)
Find out what to do if your baby is dropped or falls, when it's an emergency, whether they can sleep after, and how to prevent future falls.
Round Ligament Pain in Pregnancy: How To Find Relief
Round ligament pain is a normal part of pregnancy for some women. Here, we'll explore what these sharp pains are and how to help relieve them.
Is It Safe To Run During Pregnancy?
Learn whether you can run and jog during each trimester of pregnancy, along with tips for doing so safely, potential risks, and when to stop.
Why Do Newborn Babies Startle? The Moro Reflex
Find out what the Moro reflex is, what triggers it, when it goes away, and how to help keep your baby from getting startled.
Signs Your Baby Has a Sore or Red Throat and What To Do
Find out how to tell if your baby has a sore throat, explore remedies and tips, and learn more about what to do.
Baby Constipation Remedies: How To Help a Newborn Poop
Do you think your baby may be constipated? Learn the signs, causes, and how to relieve constipation in babies quickly!
What Is Linea Nigra? Will It Ever Go Away?
Learn when linea nigra, or the pregnancy line, appears, what causes it, and when you can expect it to go away.
Can You Give an Infant Cough Medicine?
Learn why it's unsafe to give cough medicine to infants unless you've consulted with your doctor and how to help your baby with their cold.
Umbilical Cord Prolapse: Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment
Learn what an umbilical cord prolapse is, what can cause a prolapsed cord, and your medical staff will manage the emergency.
Baby Ear Infections: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Don't let a baby's ear infection go untreated. Understand why your child is prone to ear infections and what you can do about it.
Immunization Schedule: When Kids Get Their Shots
Learn why the CDC's immunization schedule is important, and how vaccines protect kids from deadly diseases.