Maeville Pediatrics

Maeville Pediatrics Dr. Martha Sissa is pleased to announce Maeville Pediatrics, with offices in Pearland & Med center.

11/24/2025

Ultra-processed foods & our health — what parents should know 🍎❤️

Recent large studies in The Lancet show a real link between high intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and increased risks of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and more. This isn’t fear-based — it’s awareness + action. 🙏

What counts as an ultra-processed food?
• 🧂 High in added sugars + salts
• 🏷️ More than 5 ingredients
• 📦 Long shelf life
• 💸 Cheap to produce, easy to grab (which is why we all use them!)

Why this matters:
• ❤️ UPFs are correlated with chronic diseases
• 🧠 Whole foods support kids’ ADHD + executive function
• 👩‍⚕️ Women who eat more UPFs were 1.5x more likely to have precancerous colon polyps
• 📈 Colorectal cancer is rising in younger women

But here’s the balance! The goal is awareness, not shame.

Simple takeaway:
Choose foods with

11/22/2025

Hey Maeville families — quick PSA from your friendly neighborhood pediatrician.

So yesterday there was a false claim floating around online saying the CDC said vaccines cause autism.

Let me be very clear: Vaccines do NOT cause autism. They never have. They never will. This claim has been debunked more times than I’ve reheated my coffee… which is a lot.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins before birth. Vaccines protect your child from illnesses that actually cause harm.

I know the internet can get wild, but your child’s health isn’t up for debate. If you ever see something scary online, send it to us. We’ll help you sort fact from fiction — minus the drama.

Keep vaccinating. Keep protecting your kids. And remember: Google is not a pediatrician… but I am.

11/21/2025

Let’s talk about Newborn sleep!

• ☀️ Newborns don’t settle into a circadian rhythm until ~6 weeks — sunlight + walks can help melatonin kick in
• 🫶 Enlist help! Newborns nap best in the morning — let someone hold baby so you can rest
• 🔊 Sound machines = lifesavers (babies are noisy sleepers!)
• 😵‍💫 Long nights won’t last forever — if you’re hearing this at 2 AM, you will sleep again

When baby hits 4–6 months, sleep training becomes an option (for term, growing-well babies):

• 🕊️ Gentle methods: slower but less crying
• ⏱️ Ferber: gradual intervals of soothing + stepping out
• 💤 Full cry-it-out: only if parents are truly drowning in exhaustion — not for everyone
• ❤️ No “one right way” — choose what fits your family

You’re not alone in this. Drop a comment with your questions — we talk about baby sleep all the time at Maeville. 💛

if you’re at the Texans game tonight or watching it on TV, you may spot our very own Dr. Mahesh cheering them on the sta...
11/21/2025

if you’re at the Texans game tonight or watching it on TV, you may spot our very own Dr. Mahesh cheering them on the stands! If y’all didn’t know, Dr. Mahesh is a huge sports fan. She regularly bonds with families over big sports events. Have fun tonight, Dr. Mahesh!

11/20/2025

When Parenting is Hard - Part 2

A few reminders we all need:

• 💪 Strong-willed kids will test limits — firm, consistent boundaries help them feel secure.

• 🗣️ You don’t need the perfect script. “This isn’t meeting the expectation — let’s figure out the consequence together” is enough.

• 😮‍💨 Kids need to see us stay calm, breathe, and co-regulate so they don’t feel alone.

• 🔄 Repair matters everywhere — with our kids, partners, coworkers, friends, even ourselves.

If parenting feels hard, messy, or imperfect… that’s because it is.

You’re not alone.

You get a chance to repair, reconnect, and try again — every moment, every day. 🤍

11/20/2025

When Parenting is Hard - Part 1

I am sharing some real parenting experiences, because so many of us have been there, but we can feel alone when we don’t talk about it:

• 😣 Losing our cool at dinner
• 🫣 Feeling ashamed when the moment doesn’t match the parent we want to be
• 💔 Worrying we’re messing things up

Here’s what matters most: the repair.
Not perfection. Not getting it all right.

• 💛 “Hey, mom had a moment.”
• 🧠 Parents have feelings too.
• 🤝 Coming back to reconnect = what kids truly need.

And I’m learning right along with you — therapy, support, and taking care of myself so I can better care for my boys. 🫶

You’re not alone, and you’re doing better than you think.

11/20/2025

💤 Newborns are up. A lot. Their sleep is chaotic because that’s how they’re wired. It’s not your fault, and you’re not doing anything wrong.

💤 A routine helps earlier than you think. Even in the newborn phase, you can start shaping predictable patterns — light, noise, feeds, naps — it all teaches their little brains what to expect.

💤 By 4–6 months, it’s okay to let them try soothing themselves. Yes… that can mean a little crying. Not neglect, not harsh, just giving them a chance to learn the skill of settling.
Future-you will thank present-you for this one.

💤 And the big one: They don’t need to fall asleep being held every time. It’s sweet, but if you always do it, they’ll expect it at 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM…

This is said with so much love — because sleep is survival for you AND your baby. ❤️

11/19/2025

How many rooms are we going to have at the new locations…. 🤷‍♀️ 6 -7 ….

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Traveling with kids this holiday season? Save this post and remember H.O.L.I.D.A.Y.S. — your easy checklist to keep trip...
11/17/2025

Traveling with kids this holiday season? Save this post and remember H.O.L.I.D.A.Y.S. — your easy checklist to keep trips smoother, safer, and a little less chaotic.

H: Hydrate
O: Outfit backup
L: Layers
I: Immune Support
D: Disinfect
A: Activities
Y: Yummy snacks
S: Safety Kit

🎁 If you found this helpful, share it with another parent heading out for the holidays!

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8540 Broadway Street, Suite 205
Pearland, TX
77584

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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