Dr. Michael L. Spear, MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd Medical Arts Pavilio Newark DE, 19713About
Dr. Michael Spear is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Newark, DE. Dr. Spear 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.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Dr. Michael L. Spear, MD's Expert Contributions
Is anemia in preterm babies normal?
Yes it can be normal. Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine READ MORE
My baby is unable to digest formula milk. Is it normal?
Im not sure what signs of non digestion your baby is having? Vomiting, weight loss? Discuss with your pediatrician and she should be able to find another formula to try Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine READ MORE
What foods are good during the third trimester?
Any food good for you is good for your baby: protein, vegetables, fruit. Healthy carbs like sweet potatoes Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine READ MORE
Is convulsions in a child during fever okay?
It can be normal but you should discuss with your doctor to be sure Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine READ MORE
Do preterm babies always have late development issues?
not always. being 3 weeks early is not always associated with developmental delay. Most infants born at this gestation have minimal developmental delay. Your doctor should make this assessment or you can ask to be followed at a developmental followup program. READ MORE
My daughter is 1 month old and her stool is starting to look different. Should I be concerned?
All depends on her diet and her developing gastrointestinal tract. Discuss what it looks like with your doctor. If its black ir very light that would be something to be worried about READ MORE
My 5 days old baby is throwing up the milk she drinks. What should I do?
It depends on how much she is spitting up, what it looks like , what she looks like, and if she is gaining weight. Call your doctor. Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine READ MORE
Can I have a normal delivery if my first one was a caesarean?
so it depends on a couple of factors. If you had a previous C section with a vertical incision, it is possible to have a vaginal birth. But the decision rests with the "culture " of the practice your doctor is in. Obstetricians go back and forth about this issue. So you really have to discuss with your Ob. READ MORE
My 4 month old baby is developing some kind of an allergic rash. Please help.
you need to have someone see this rash in order to make correct diagnosis. READ MORE
My son is 1 year and detected with pneumonia. is it serious?
it depends on his underlying history ( has he had recurrent pneumonia) and the type of infection. Most children recover completely from pneumonia if there baseline health is good. READ MORE
My baby who is 8 months old had convulsions. What could be the reason?
you should have an evaluation with your pediatrician. It's possible that the convulsions are due to the fever, but there are other diagnoses that need to be considered. A good pediatrician will go through these with you in person, to explain them fully. It would take a long time to do this via email, and that is not in your best interest. You want something there who can answer any questions you might have at the time. READ MORE
My second child is 14 months old and hasn't taken her first steps. Is something wrong?
there is a range of when first steps occur, which can be as late as 16-18 months. Have your pediatrician do a physical exam and developmental assessment to make sure everything else on track READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of sleep position on apnea and bradycardia in high-risk infants.
- Family reactions during infants' hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care
- THE SPECIFIC-PATHOGEN-FREE PROGRAM TODAY.
- Human mammary gland function at the onset of lactation: medium-chain fatty acid
- Milk and blood fatty acid composition during two lactations in the same woman.
- Communicating with parents of premature infants: who is the informant?
- Ghrelin and cholecystokinin in term and preterm human breast milk.
- Closure of the ductus arteriosus with indomethacin in ventilated neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. Effects of pulmonary compliance and ventilation.
- Forgotten parent: NICU paternal emotional response.
- The use of role play for interdisciplinary teaching of palliative care
- C-Section and Referential Opacity.
- Teaching the Art of Difficult Family Conversations.
- Feeding the low birth weight infant.
- Intravenous administration of lipid emulsions to premature infants.
- The hematofluorometer: a rapid assay for bilirubin and bilirubin binding.
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