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Dr. Shelley C. Springer, MD

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Shelley Springer is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Big Lake, MN. Dr. Springer cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
30 years Experience
Dr. Shelley Springer, MD
  • Big Lake, MN
  • Medical College of Ohio
  • Accepting new patients

Toddler stopped walking

yes, you should not wait

Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Neonatologist
Casper Children's Center, LLC

alt email: scspringer@mindspring.com

No poop for 10days.4month baby

Not abnormal. keep breastfeeding.

Newborn

2-3 oz of formula or expressed breast milk every 2-3 hours around the clock. Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP Pediatrician/Neonatologist Casper Children's Center, LLC alt READ MORE
2-3 oz of formula or expressed breast milk every 2-3 hours around the clock.

Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Neonatologist
Casper Children's Center, LLC

alt email: scspringer@mindspring.com

Ehlers danlos syndrome?

Take him to his pediatrician. That is a clinical diagnosis that can be made on a physical exam.

Herpes test?

I don't know what kind of "herpes test" you had, so I can't say. Normally, whatever lesion you have is swabbed and that's how the diagnosis is made.

Autism in the family?

Advances in genetics have identified some inheritable causes of autism. See your pediatrician. Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP Pediatrician/Neonatologist Casper READ MORE
Advances in genetics have identified some inheritable causes of autism. See your pediatrician.

Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Neonatologist
Casper Children's Center, LLC

alt email: scspringer@mindspring.com

What age is a child's immune system fully developed?

Infants begin developing various types of antibodies in their first year of life. As they mature and are exposed to various antigens (the microscopic protein particles that stimulate READ MORE
Infants begin developing various types of antibodies in their first year of life. As they mature and are exposed to various antigens (the microscopic protein particles that stimulate antibody formation) their immunity broadens to more and more things. Hence, "germ theory" the
wider exposure, such as to the "great outdoors," various domestic/farm animals, and a wide variety of foods, they develop antibodies to those things, which strengthens their immunity. Immunizations work this way, too, by exposing the child to the microscopic antigen of the causative organism stimulating immunity without causing disease. Individuals who are sheltered from this broad environment are more susceptible to "allergies" and illness.

Do babies need 2 doses of the flu shot?

You need 2 flu shots in the same season the first time you get them if you are under the age of 8 years.

Should I take her to the ER?

Her condition is likely not an emergency, but she should see her pediatrician for evaluation and treatment.

When should I worry about a lump on my child's neck?

Most "lumps" in a child's neck are lymph nodes and are not concerning. However, you should ask your pediatrician to examine it to be sure.

How can I clean my baby's ear wax at home?

Do not try to "dig out" the ear wax in your child's ear - it will only push it further in. Clean in the outside of the ear - wherever you can see, but leave the stuff inside the READ MORE
Do not try to "dig out" the ear wax in your child's ear - it will only push it further in. Clean in the outside of the ear - wherever you can see, but leave the stuff inside the canal alone. There are nonprescription ear drops you can buy to minimize the amount of ear wax, or the essential oil Basil (ALWAYS in a carrier oil) can help.

Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Neonatologist
Casper Children's Center, LLC

alt email: scspringer@mindspring.com

Does my child need antibiotics for an ear infection?

There are different types of "ear infections" and only bacterial infections need antibiotics. Not all ear pain is an infection, so an ear infection should be diagnosed by a doctor READ MORE
There are different types of "ear infections" and only bacterial infections need antibiotics. Not all ear pain is an infection, so an ear infection should be diagnosed by a doctor or qualified nurse practitioner. infections in the external ear canal, like a swimmer's ear, only require ear
drops. Viral ear infections may be painful, so pain-relieving medications and other maneuvers can help with the pain until the infection resolves on its own.

How do you tell if your child has fluid in his ears?

The "fluid in his ear" that can be concerning is fluid in the MIDDLE ear which is behind the eardrum. this can muffle your hearing, or, at its worst, cause significant pain and READ MORE
The "fluid in his ear" that can be concerning is fluid in the MIDDLE ear which is behind the eardrum. this can muffle your hearing, or, at its worst, cause significant pain and pressure that may ultimately rupture your eardrum. This situation is an "ear infection" that is typically treated
with oral antibiotics.

Test results?

It can be.

How long is too long for a child to have a cough?

It depends on what is causing the cough, how old is your child, and the description of the cough: what it sounds like when it happens, is it productive, etc. most childhood coughs READ MORE
It depends on what is causing the cough, how old is your child, and the description of the cough: what it sounds like when it happens, is it productive, etc. most childhood coughs are self-limited viral upper respiratory infections that go away on their own because they are VIRAL, prescription antibiotics DO NOT HELP and should not be given (although the are very common). Even most pneumonia in children is viral and antibacterials are not indicated. Allergic or asthmatic coughs are NOT infectious and can be treated in different ways, with both prescription and non-prescription medications. Take your child to see his/her pediatrician for difficulty breathing, productive cough, cough with a fever above 101o measured orally or in the armpit.

Red cheeks?

It can be. If she's not sick, they're not painful or swollen then it's likely "just her." Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP Pediatrician/Neonatologist Casper Children's READ MORE
It can be. If she's not sick, they're not painful or swollen then it's likely "just her."

Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Neonatologist
Casper Children's Center, LLC

alt email: scspringer@mindspring.com

Baby has a fever?

To know if your child has a fever you must first measure his/her temperature correctly and use a digital thermometer in the armpit. No other location. A fever is a temperature READ MORE
To know if your child has a fever you must first measure his/her temperature correctly and use a digital thermometer in the armpit. No other location. A fever is a temperature above 100.4 Fahrenheit or above 38 centigrade. Fever isn't dangerous, but knowing what is causing the fever is the important thing. Your pediatrician can examine your child and then make a diagnosis.