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Dr. Melissa Jean Gowans, M.D.

Pediatrician

Dr. Melissa Gowans is a pediatrician practicing in Greenville, NC. Dr. Gowans is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Gowans diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Gowans can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Dr. Melissa J. Gowans, M.D.
  • Greenville, NC
  • St George',s University
  • Accepting new patients

My second child is 14 months old and hasn't taken her first steps. Is something wrong?

Not really. It is normal for kids to learn to walk anywhere from 9-18 months. So even if your first child developed the skill a little earlier it's okay to expect variation from READ MORE
Not really. It is normal for kids to learn to walk anywhere from 9-18 months. So even if your first child developed the skill a little earlier it's okay to expect variation from subsequent children. Your pediatrician is monitoring your kids development at each visit and will certainly communicate any concerns with you.