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• posted: Mar. 21, 2025
• Newborn Care

Bringing a new baby home is an exciting milestone but raises many questions and uncertainties. The first weeks of life are crucial for your baby’s growth and development, so regular Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2025
• Down Syndrome

While individuals with Down syndrome can lead healthy, fulfilling lives, they may also experience specific medical challenges that require specialized care. People with Down syndrome have a distinct genetic makeup Read More

• posted: Mar. 14, 2025
• Down Syndrome,  Pediatric Support,  Pediatric Care

Raising a child with Down syndrome comes with unique joys and challenges. Parents often have questions about their child’s health, development, and available resources. Drs. Brian DuMais, Megan Dwyer, and Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2025
• Vaccination

Vaccines are crucial in protecting children from serious illnesses. Following the recommended immunization schedule ensures your child develops immunity against preventable diseases at the right time. At DuMais Pediatrics in Read More

• posted: Dec. 06, 2024
• Routine Checkups,  Sick Visits

Your pediatrician is a valuable resource to keep your child healthy. It is useful for you to know when to visit the pediatrician for routine checkups and sick visits. Drs. Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2024
• Down Syndrome

Dr. Brian DuMais, Dr. Megan Dwyer, and Dr. Liz Dahlberg see young patients with Down syndrome at DuMais Pediatrics in Orland Park, IL. They can help you understand Down syndrome Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2024
• Newborn Care,  Sleep

When you have a newborn, sleeping patterns may be disrupted. Your newborn needs to sleep, and so do you. Your pediatrician can help you get your newborn on a sleep Read More

• posted: Oct. 16, 2024
• Down Syndrome

Has your child been diagnosed with Down syndrome? Dr. Brian DuMais, Dr. Megan Dwyer, and Dr. Liz Dahlberg at DuMais Pediatrics in Orland Park, IL answer some of the top Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2024
• Vaccinations,  Vaccination

Vaccinations for Preventative Care Are you wondering if your child needs vaccinations? It’s easy to be confused by the amount of misinformation on the internet and the news. The truth is Read More

• posted: Oct. 05, 2024
• Pediatrician,  Newborn Illnesses

Newborns require attentive medical care, especially in their first few weeks of life, as they are vulnerable to various health concerns. At Dumais Pediatrics, our skilled professionals, Drs. Brian DuMais, Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2024
• Newborn Care,  Pediatrician

When you think of what you want in the future for your child, it's probably health, happiness, and fulfillment. But right now, in the newborn stage, you're probably solely focused Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2024
• Down Syndrome,  Developmental Milestones

The needs of children with Down syndrome are different than those of typically developing children; as such, their developmental milestones will also differ. Having a better understanding of these milestones Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2024
• Vaccine

Thanks to the use of vaccines, many people are alive after the COVID-19 virus changed the world. Vaccines have had a similar impact when other diseases,  such as polio or Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2024
• Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder occurring when an individual has an extra copy of chromosome 21. It leads to intellectual disabilities and distinct facial features and can affect various Read More

• posted: Aug. 28, 2024

Do you have a child with Down syndrome in Orland Park, IL? If so, you may wonder about the best care for them. The team at Dumais Pediatrics includes experienced Read More

• posted: Aug. 28, 2024
• Newborn Jaundice,  Jaundice

Does your new baby appear to have yellowish skin or eyes? If so, your little one likely has a case of newborn jaundice, which may occur after the second or Read More