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Dr. Michael Spear, MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist
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.
Dr. Michael Spear, MD
- Newark, DE
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My baby has been throwing up his milk. Is it normal?
If your baby is gaining weight and seems well its okay. If your baby is irritable or losing weight I would redisuss with pediatrician. Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, READ MORE
If your baby is gaining weight and seems well its okay. If your baby is irritable or losing weight I would redisuss with pediatrician. Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
My daughter has a bad cold and her mucus is green in color. Should I be worried?
Could be a bacterial infection. I would recommend you take her to your pediatrician Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University READ MORE
Could be a bacterial infection. I would recommend you take her to your pediatrician Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
Is it safe for me to give my baby extracted breast milk?
Needs to be refrigerated and used within 48 hours or frozen Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine READ MORE
Needs to be refrigerated and used within 48 hours or frozen Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
Is it okay to drink wine in the first trimester?
No. No alcohol during pregnancy. Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
What are the signs of dehydration in a newborn?
Your baby should have formula or mothers milk. If she isnt making urine that is a sign of dehydration Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics READ MORE
Your baby should have formula or mothers milk. If she isnt making urine that is a sign of dehydration Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
How long is a preterm baby kept in the NICU?
Baby needs to be much closer to due date Goals for discharge include feeding well, no extra support (no oxygen, intravenous fluids, temperature support and free of other acute READ MORE
Baby needs to be much closer to due date Goals for discharge include feeding well, no extra support (no oxygen, intravenous fluids, temperature support and free of other acute medical issues. Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
My child is throwing up milk just after feeding. Is it normal?
Mild spitting up is okay. It could be reflux If your babys spit up gets significant and/ir she is losing weight talk to your doctor Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, READ MORE
Mild spitting up is okay. It could be reflux If your babys spit up gets significant and/ir she is losing weight talk to your doctor Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
What should I eat on an empty stomach when pregnant?
Whatever healthy foods you would eat when not pregnant. : fruits , vegetables , fish chicken etc. Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics READ MORE
Whatever healthy foods you would eat when not pregnant. : fruits , vegetables , fish chicken etc. Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
What do I need to take to prevent birth defects?
Take a multivitamin and folate. Eat a high protein diet with fruits and vegetables. Avoid alcohol Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics READ MORE
Take a multivitamin and folate. Eat a high protein diet with fruits and vegetables. Avoid alcohol Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
My son was born with a breathing disorder. What are the chances his condition will improve as he grows up?
Usually these problems resolve. Ask your health care team what is the diagnosis? Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University READ MORE
Usually these problems resolve. Ask your health care team what is the diagnosis? Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
While bathing my baby a little water went inside his ears. Does he need attention from a neonatalogist?
no that should be fine. If he or she seems fussy , you could have your pediatrician examine him.
My baby has been in the NICU for the last month. Will this cause any issues in his development?
Your babys development depends on gestational age at birth and development of any complications. Discuss this issue with your neonatologist Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, READ MORE
Your babys development depends on gestational age at birth and development of any complications. Discuss this issue with your neonatologist Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
My baby cries every time while passing motions. Is something wrong?
Are the bowel movements hard or soft. ? If hard your baby could be straining so discuss this your doctor Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics READ MORE
Are the bowel movements hard or soft. ? If hard your baby could be straining so discuss this your doctor Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
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
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 READ MORE
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
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 READ MORE
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
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 READ MORE
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
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 READ MORE
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.
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 READ MORE
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
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, READ MORE
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
