Dr. Leslie Treece, MD
Pediatrician (>20 years) posting baby/child health myth‑busting, newborn care, and evidence‑based parenting tips.
Free New Parents
🌟Leave the word ROADMAP in the comments for a copy of my free New Parents Roadmap 🩶Back to sleep campaigns for newborns and infants always focus on the asphy
Vaccinate Babies: Protect Lives and Futures
I’m not going to stop saying it. Vaccinate your babies. Vaccines save lives and futures 🤍pediatrician #parenting #vaccinessavelives
Protecting Babies: My Privilege Watching Their Growth
This is so precious. Babies deserve safety and security. My work gives me the privilege of seeing these little ones from the beginning and watching them grow. A
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding: Preventable, Real Pediatrician Stories
Vitamin K deficiency bleeding is a preventable condition. These are real stories from real pediatricians. The risk is 1/60 of bleeding in the first few months o
Hib Vaccine Shields Against Meningitis, Pneumonia, Epiglottitis
The Hib vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacteria, which can cause severe illnesses like meningitis, pneumonia, and epiglottitis. Th
Vitamin K Shot Saves Newborn Lives—Don’t Skip It
Please give the vitamin K shot to your newborn. Their life (and yours) may just depend on it. pediatrician #newborn #parenting
Vaccines Save Lives—Get Free Resource Guide
Vaccines save lives. Ask in the comments if you have questions. As a subscriber to my Substack you get a vaccine resource guide available for download and as a paid subscriber a 64 page guide on vaccine preventable diseases.
Measles 97% Preventable; Vaccine Safer Than Supplements
I read from an influencer nurse that measles is “going around”. She is selling vitamin A supplements. Having measles is not inevitable. Especially if a population is vaccinated. And that has been proven in the US for the past 30...
Putting Baby to Sleep Shouldn't Feel Like a Spy Mission
Placing a sleeping baby in the crib shouldn’t feel like a covert mission… and yet here we are. You’ve rocked, bounced, paced the hallway like it’s your job. Th
Decode Your Newborn’s Cues: A Mom’s Guide
🌟Share with a new mom that needs some encouragement 🧩Learning your newborn’s cues is a process. Here are some things you can look for as you are getting to k
HSV Transmission Risk Peaks During First 30 Days
There is always a risk of transmitting HSV to another person if you carry the virus. But the risk is the highest in the first 30 days of life.
If We Fund War, We Can Fund Healthcare
If we can afford 1 Billion dollars per day to bomb another country, we can afford healthcare for all. Prove me wrong.
Get a Free 7‑Step Baby Preparation Guide
🌟Leave the word ROADMAP in the comments to get a free copy of my 7 step guide to preparing for a new baby ! 🌟I get asked at almost every 2 month visit about
Release Expectations to Truly Enjoy Parenthood
1. Drop your expectations. Expectations are a setup. This will not be the picture on the mantel. But having a baby is one of the most amazing things you will ex
Newborns Regain Birth Weight Within Two Weeks
💙 most newborns lose weight at first, and then they will slowly gain it back. on average, they have regained their birth weight by two weeks of age. Some babie
Mentally Prepare for Birth, Trust Skilled Medical Care
🧩Are you mentally prepared for your delivery? Things don’t always go as planned. It is important to not only put yourself in the best medical hands to help you