Advent Pediatric Center

16/01/2026

07/01/2026

Do you get enough fruits & veggies❓

Eat at least 400 grams or about 5 portions of vegetables & fruits per day for better health.

This New Year, make healthy diets part of your daily routine.

29/12/2025

👶🩺 NEWBORN BABY HEAD SHAPE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 🩺👶

• 🌱 MOLDING IS NORMAL – Baby’s head may look elongated after birth due to passing through the birth canal
• 🛏️ TUMMY TIME – Place baby on tummy while awake to reduce flat spots
• 🔄 VARY HEAD POSITION – Alternate the side baby rests on to prevent constant pressure on one area
• 🍼 Hold Upright – When feeding, keep baby upright to relieve pressure on the skull
• 🧢 Avoid Prolonged Car Seat Use – Limit time in car seats or carriers where head rests in one position
• 👩‍⚕️ Monitor Growth – Pediatrician checks head shape and development during checkups
• 💡 Helmet Therapy – Rarely needed; used only if flat spots persist after months of repositioning

✨ MOST HEAD SHAPE CHANGES NORMALIZE OVER TIME! ✨

20/11/2025

The Staff at Advent Pediatric Center, would like to wish a Happy Children's Day to all the children of the world🧸🩵🎊.

17/11/2025

World Prematurity Day: Giving Every Baby a Strong Start for a Hopeful Future!

17/11/2025

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Prematurity is the leady cause of deaths in children under 5 years.

22/10/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Taw Zephyr, Verna Williams, Jace Lau, Deanna Rolle, Melecia Vigilante, Zyner Langford, Florence Walter, Akira Peter, Melànîn Kenna, Lestrade Lissa, Thick Attidore, Connie De

20/10/2025

14/10/2025

Overweight Kids Outnumber Underweight Globally: A Landmark Health Shift

For the first time in recorded history, overweight children now outnumber underweight ones worldwide, according to a new study in The Lancet released on October 8, 2025.

Researchers analyzing data from 1985 to 2025 found childhood obesity has surged tenfold in four decades, reshaping global health trends.

This marks a dramatic pivot, with 150 million kids obese compared to 100 million underweight.

The shift stems from dietary and lifestyle changes: processed foods, sugary drinks, and less physical activity are key culprits.

Fast food’s rise and urban lifestyles have fueled this, especially in middle-income countries where undernutrition once prevailed, like India and Brazil. Sedentary habits—screen time up 50% since 2000—compound the issue.

Experts sound the alarm, noting childhood obesity spikes risks for diabetes, heart disease, and premature death.

Public health leaders are pushing for tougher food regulations, better education, and wider access to healthy meals to reverse this. Without action, the next generation could face a health crisis unlike any before.

13/10/2025

🩺 Real Care. Real Connection. Right Here.

We know virtual visits have their place — but when your child needs more than a screen, Advent Pediatric Center is here.

👶 NICU support? We’re bedside.
👧 Teen wellness? We listen, guide, and empower.

📍 Located in Dominica. Rooted in community. Built for families who want care that’s personal, proactive, and present.

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02/09/2025

Tummy Time is Really Important For Babies Because It Helps With Their Physical, Motor, And Sensory Development. Here's Why It Matters:

Strengthens Muscles 🏋️‍♀️💪:
Lying on the tummy makes babies work against gravity, which helps strengthen their neck, shoulders, arms, and back muscles. These are the same muscles they’ll later use for rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking.

Prevents Flat Spots 🛏️
Spending too much time lying on their back can cause flat spots on the back of the head (positional plagiocephaly). Tummy time gives the head a break and helps shape it naturally.

Promotes motor skills 🤲:
Reaching, kicking, pushing up, and turning the head during tummy time improve coordination and motor Development.

Supports Sensory Development 👀👂:
When babies are on their tummy, they see and feel the world from a different perspective, which stimulates their vision, balance, and spatial awareness.

Encourages Milestones 🚼:
Regular tummy time lays the foundation for rolling over, crawling, and eventually walking.