Bloom Pediatrics

12/05/2025

👶🏼💉There has been a historic vote by the CDC’s vaccine advisory group (ACIP) that may change how we approach hepatitis B protection for newborns in the United States.

For over 30 years, all babies have routinely received the hepatitis B vaccine shortly after birth. This universal strategy has played a major role in reducing serious liver infections caused by the hepatitis B virus.

What’s changing?
ACIP has voted to end the universal birth-dose recommendation and narrow its guidance:

➡️ Babies born to mothers who test positive for hepatitis B should still receive the vaccine at birth.
➡️ For mothers who are negative or whose status is unknown, the new guidance encourages a conversation with your healthcare provider to decide what’s best.

This change is not yet final—it still needs approval from the CDC’s acting director.

At Bloom Pediatrics, your baby’s health and safety always come first. If you’re expecting or planning your newborn care, I’m here to walk with you through these updates, answer questions, and help you make informed decisions that feel right for your family.

If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, now is a great time to make sure your hepatitis B screening is up to date. ✔️

Feel free to reach out with questions or schedule a prenatal consult. 💛

11/25/2025

🍂 Bloom Pediatrics Holiday Hours 🍂

Our office will be closed November 26–28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will reopen and resume visits on December 1.

Wishing all of our Bloom Pediatrics families a warm and restful Thanksgiving! 🦃🧡

11/16/2025

🥳Happy Birthday to Dr. Raines, DNP, APRN 🎂 “Another year has passed, and what a year it has been. God is good and has opened the doors to care for so many families. What a gift running this practice has been. I look forward to many more years caring for your little ones.”

11/13/2025

✨ Cold & Flu Season is Strutting In ✨
That’s right… viruses are walking the runway in full glam this season 😷💜

Cold and flu season has officially begun — and while it’s common for kids to catch 8–12 illnesses a year (especially through winter months), that doesn’t make it any easier. When your little one is coughing, cranky, and sleep is a distant memory, normal doesn’t always feel reassuring.

Take a deep breath, grab some tissues, and remember — you’re not alone. Most parents right now are powering through with a nasal aspirator in one hand and a snack in the other 🫶

At Bloom Pediatrics, we’re here to support you and your child through every sniffle, sneeze, and sleepless night. 💚

👉 Swipe to see safe and homeopathic options for easing symptoms during viral illnesses.

11/11/2025

🚨 Formula Recall Alert 🍼

ByHeart, a next-generation baby nutrition company, has expanded its voluntary recall to include all batches of:
👉 ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans
👉 ByHeart Anywhere Pack™

This recall is being conducted in close collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) out of an abundance of caution — no unopened ByHeart products have tested positive for Clostridium botulinum spores or toxin.

🔍 Recalled Product Details:
• Can UPC: 85004496800
• Anywhere Pack™ UPC: 85004496802

If you currently use ByHeart formula, please discontinue use immediately and visit byheart.com/recall for instructions on refunds and safe disposal.

👶 Your baby’s safety is our top priority at Bloom Pediatrics🥰

09/23/2025

🤰PRENATAL ACETAMINOPHEN USE AND THE LINK TO NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS 🧠

✨ WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY?

📊 Autism diagnoses have risen:
• 2006: ~1 in 110 children by age 8
• 2025: ~1 in 31 children (CDC, April 2025)

🔬 Research findings:
• Frequent or prolonged acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy has been linked in several large observational studies to higher rates of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
•❗️Important: These studies show association, not causation — they do not prove that Tylenol use during pregnancy causes autism.

📖 A review in BMC Environmental Health, co-authored by Dr. Andrea Baccarelli (Dean, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health), reported links between acetaminophen and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.

💬 Dr. Baccarelli states:
“Appropriate and immediate steps should be taken to advise pregnant women to limit acetaminophen consumption to protect their offspring’s neurodevelopment.”

📎 Study link: https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-025-01208-0

👉 As pediatricians, we recognize that fever and pain during pregnancy also carry risks. The current guidance (FDA & CDC): acetaminophen remains the safest OTC pain reliever in pregnancy — but it should be used at the lowest effective dose, for the shortest time necessary.

Always discuss medication use with your healthcare provider. 💙

09/18/2025

💐Dear Bloom Pediatrics Families,

Bloom Pediatrics will be closed on September 18 & 19, 2025 as we attend a Gut Microbiome Conference. This is an exciting opportunity for us to learn the latest evidence-based strategies that support children’s health and well-being.

I look forward to bringing back new insights to better care for your little ones and help them thrive!

Thank you for your understanding,
Dr. Raines, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 👩🏻‍⚕️

09/03/2025

✨ Parent Resource Recommendation ✨

As a pediatric provider, I’m always looking for trusted resources to support families in raising resilient, healthy kids. One book I highly recommend is Healthy Kids, Happy Kids by Dr. Elisa Song.

Dr. Song is a Stanford-, NYU-, and UCSF-trained pediatrician and a pioneer in integrative and functional medicine. In this evidence-based, practical guide, she bridges the best of conventional and holistic pediatrics, offering parents tools to help children thrive in today’s complex world.

Inside, you’ll find:
🌱 Simple steps to strengthen your child’s gut health and immune system
💡 Root-cause approaches to common concerns like eczema, asthma, ADHD, and anxiety
📖 A clear A-to-Z guide for managing 25+ common childhood ailments at home with safe, effective natural therapies
🥗 Kid-friendly, gut-healthy recipes the whole family can enjoy

I love how this book empowers parents with both knowledge and practical strategies—making healthy living feel realistic, not overwhelming.

07/17/2025

🚌School will be here before you know it! It’s time to plan for your child’s wellness visit and sports 🏈 physical with Bloom Pediatrics👩🏻‍⚕️! It’s as easy as clicking on the link in our profile to schedule an IN-HOME physical exam. See you soon!! , , ,
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07/04/2025

05/11/2025

💐Happy Mother’s Day to All Our Amazing Moms! 💐
Today, we celebrate you—the heart of your family and the first hero in your child’s life. Your love, strength, and dedication don’t go unnoticed. From scraped knees to sweet giggles, late-night cuddles to everyday victories, you are doing an incredible job.

From Bloom Pediatrics, thank you for the honor of caring for your little ones. I see your love in every visit, and I am grateful to walk this journey with you.

Wishing you a day filled with love, rest, and joy—you deserve it!