On Call With Dr. Anselm Anyoha

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 expert medical opinion.

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 as the strength and vitality of the baby. How the...

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 are unavoidably absent or excluded from caring for...

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 have severe effects on children and young adults...

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 immunizations, notably the hepatitis B vaccine, and moves on t...

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 smile, the age at which it typically starts, the cultu...

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 way for children to lose blood and the iron in t...

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 essential to treat childhood anxiety.

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 check and examine their babies when crying so as n...

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, and how to spot them.

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 interactive the child is and how much interest t...

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 Children

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 differentiate caregivers' smells from others', and...

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 with jaundice.  If you are in the medical field as a...

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.

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.

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.

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 places around the wrist, there are lots of things...

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 here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com

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 podcast here: http://www.modernerapediatrics.com

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.com

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.modernerapediatrics.com

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.com  

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.com

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.com