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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
  • Accepting new patients

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

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 READ MORE
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.

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.

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
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.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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