Dr. Whitney Casares

Whitney Casares, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P., is a pediatrician and a mom to two young girls in Portland, Oregon and the author of The New Baby Blueprint: Caring for You and Your Little One. She completed her medical school training at The University of Vermont and her pediatrics residency at Stanford University. She also holds a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from The University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Casares is the creator of the popular website modernmommydoc.com, where she helps parents win at parenting without losing themselves, especially in the baby and toddler years.

Children's Health

After Roe, a pediatrician shares how the health of America’s teens are at risk

Unplanned pregnancies are universally upending for teens, but the protections Roe v. Wade afforded guaranteed they didn't have to be life-defining or even life-ending.

Children's Health, Teen Health

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Covid

Caring for your newborn baby during the COVID-19 pandemic

Here's exactly to handle postpartum visits + social distancing with a newborn right now.

Covid, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting

Baby

How your doctor’s office is changing to keep babies safe

Your pediatrician is taking steps to keep you and your baby safe when you come in to the office for newborn and first-year visits. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare.

Baby, Baby Health, Parenting

Life

Moms need more energy than ever right now—here’s where to get it

And for once, coffee is not involved. :coffee:

Life