Doctors ramp up efforts to encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated for COVID-19
By: Larissa Scott Posted at 7:33 AM, Sep 24, 2021 and last updated 11:11 AM, Sep 24, 2021 TAMPA, Fla. — There are growing concerns for pregnant women contracting COVID-19. “There is an absolute significant increase in morbidity that’s being seen in pregnant women due to COVID,” said Dr. David Berger, Board Certified Pediatrician at Wholistic Pediatrics and Family […]
Mother’s Milk is the highlight of Breastfeeding Awareness Month
by: Gayle Guyardo Posted: Aug 20, 2021 / 10:04 AM EDT / Updated: Aug 20, 2021 / 10:04 AM EDT Dr. David Berger, of Wholistic Pediatrics & Family Care, joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom to talk about how important breastfeeding is to the health of a baby. Bloom airs in 40 more markets across the country, with a reach of approximately 36 million households, […]
Questions remain about protection breast milk offers infants against COVID-19
BY SARAH BLAZONIS HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY UPDATED 6:39 AM ET APR. 28, 2021 PUBLISHED 9:41 PM ET APR. 27, 2021 TAMPA, Fla. — While there’s evidence to suggest breast milk offers infants protection against COVID-19, health professionals say more research is needed to answer remaining questions. What You Need To Know Small study by researchers in Israel found COVID antibodies […]
