Dr.Rawan Demachkie

Dr.Rawan Demachkie Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

02/02/2026

Breastfeeding lowers postpartum depression risk through oxytocin, but only when it’s pain-free and supported. If it’s exhausting, the problem isn’t breastfeeding—it’s lack of support. Ask for help early. Your mental health matters. A healthy mom means a healthy baby.

01/02/2026

Pacifier weaning works best between 6–12 months before it becomes a strong habit. Gradually limit use to sleep only. Offer comfort alternatives like cuddles or soft sounds. Avoid sudden changes during stressful times. Pacifier weaning is a calm shift, not a fight.

Asking your child to change eating habits while the home environment stays the same rarely works. Evidence shows childre...
01/02/2026

Asking your child to change eating habits while the home environment stays the same rarely works. Evidence shows children model what they see. When routines include excess screen time, disorganized meals, and low physical activity, children feel blamed, not supported.
Your child is not the problem. The environment matters most. Sustainable change starts at home: shared meals, predictable routines, active family time, and neutral language focused on health—not weight. This approach protects both physical health and self-esteem.
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Why do we give asthma inhalers to children?Because asthma is airway inflammation. Before inhalers, many children lived w...
31/01/2026

Why do we give asthma inhalers to children?
Because asthma is airway inflammation. Before inhalers, many children lived with limits—no sports, no running, constant fear of attacks.
Inhalers changed childhood. Controller inhalers reduce airway inflammation, prevent asthma attacks, and allow children to run, play, and live normally. Evidence shows good asthma control improves daily function and quality of life.
The goal is not dependence. The goal is control, using the lowest effective treatment, adjusted as your child grows.
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30/01/2026

Pacifier reduces SIDS risk when used during sleep. It helps airway stay open and lightens deep sleep. Only introduce pacifier after breastfeeding is well established. Use it only at sleep time. Never attach with a string. If baby spits it out, don’t reinsert. Smart pacifier use protects infant sleep.

Excess weight can raise health risks, but weight talk done the wrong way can harm your child more than it helps. Weight ...
30/01/2026

Excess weight can raise health risks, but weight talk done the wrong way can harm your child more than it helps. Weight stigma increases stress, avoidance of care, unhealthy coping (including binge eating), and can worsen health behaviors.
Evidence shows weight teasing predicts disordered eating behaviors over time, so your words matter.
What works better: talk about health and habits (sleep, energy, breathing, stamina), use person-first language, avoid labels (“lazy,” “fat”), and make changes as a family routine, not a punishment.
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29/01/2026

Pacifier overuse in babies can raise ear infection risk, especially after 6 months. Constant sucking changes ear pressure and helps fluid enter the middle ear. Reduce use, limit to sleep only, and keep it clean. Protect your baby’s ears with smart habits.

28/01/2026

Ear infection in kids is common but not every case needs antibiotics. Middle ear fluid often clears on its own. Learn when to monitor and when treatment is urgent. Know signs of severe pain, high fever, age factors, and smart pain relief.

Your child’s asthma inhaler is not a “weakness.” It is targeted treatment. Inhaled corticosteroid (controller) inhalers ...
28/01/2026

Your child’s asthma inhaler is not a “weakness.” It is targeted treatment. Inhaled corticosteroid (controller) inhalers reduce airway inflammation and improve asthma control, which lowers the risk of asthma attacks and helps kids stay active.
Not every child needs the same plan forever. Some children with mild asthma can use symptom-based inhaled steroid strategies under medical guidance, with similar real-world outcomes.
Goal: a normal childhood with the lowest effective treatment once control is stable.
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