Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada’s Story Archive

Circumcision in Newborns

October 6, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Every new parent of a baby boy is faced with the difficult and personal decision of whether or not to have their son circumcised. It’s a topic that is not widely discussed and leaves many parents in the dark when it comes time to make a decision. Most parents base … Read More

Infant Nutrition 101

September 1, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Choosing when and what to feed your baby is never an easy task, especially for first-time moms. The decisions you make in the first few years of your child’s life can have a lasting impact on both you and your child. The first decision you must make as a new … Read More

Vaccines: Debunking the Myths

August 4, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

It’s a hot topic in today’s society — parents debating over whether or not to have their children vaccinated. With so many outlets providing information to consumers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s easy to become confused in the conversation. So, what’s fact and what’s fiction? The … Read More

Autism in Children: What to Look Out For

July 7, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized by difficulties in both verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviors. The level at which a child displays these characteristics varies by degree, but every child affected … Read More

Just Being a Kid or is There More?

June 2, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Let’s face it — kids are rambunctious. They love running around, laughing and playing with their friends, but when should that active energy cause concern for parents? Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 4-to-7 percent of children and is two-to-three times more likely to occur in boys than in girls. … Read More