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Dr. Marie Grace Delizo - Pedia online Dr Delizo is a Pediatrician - Fellow, & an International Board-certified Lactation Consultant

31/08/2026

31 days, one month, so many latches, tears, and wins πŸ’›

Here we are on the last day of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month - but the support doesn’t end here. πŸ’›

This month, we talked about the first latch, extended breastfeeding across cultures, family planning while nursing, workplace rights, mastitis pain that shouldn’t be endured in silence, tandem nursing, Dad’s role, and the right to breastfeed anywhere.

To every mom who read, commented, and shared this month - thank you. Simply showing up to learn and ask for help is already a big deal for your child.🫢

And to everyone who struggled, stopped earlier than planned, or is still unsure about their journey - you are still a good mother. Breastfeeding is just one way of loving your child, not the measure of it. πŸ’›

πŸ“² Follow for continued updates - new topics coming in September.πŸŽ„
πŸ₯ Makati | Mandaluyong | Pasay | Marie Grace Delizo, MD, FPPS, IBCLC, CPU
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Mom.  Stop. You're doing enough. πŸ’›You checked their temperature 5 times today, packed 3 baon this week, answered 47 "why...
30/08/2026

Mom. Stop. You're doing enough. πŸ’›

You checked their temperature 5 times today, packed 3 baon this week, answered 47 "why" questions, and you're STILL telling yourself you're "not doing enough"? Stop. πŸ’›

The mental load of parenting is real and it is HEAVY - remembering appointments, tracking growth milestones, knowing which snack is "safe" today, worrying quietly at 2am about things no one else even notices you're carrying.

You are not failing. You are doing an enormous, invisible job - and doing it with love, even on the days it feels impossible.

This Sunday, permission granted: rest without guilt. The dishes can wait. You cannot pour from empty. πŸ’›

πŸ’¬ Tag a tired parent who needs to hear this today. Send it, don't just scroll past.
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Would you rather... Pedia Edition 😏 Four rounds of parenting chaos, zero right answers. Pick your poison (1-4) and drop ...
26/08/2026

Would you rather... Pedia Edition 😏

Four rounds of parenting chaos, zero right answers. Pick your poison (1-4) and drop it in the comments - let's see which one wins! πŸ‘ΆπŸ’¬
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πŸ‘œ What's in a mom's bag? A little bit of everything and a whole lot of "just in case." πŸ˜… Diapers for the baby, snacks fo...
22/08/2026

πŸ‘œ What's in a mom's bag?

A little bit of everything and a whole lot of "just in case." πŸ˜…

Diapers for the baby, snacks for the tantrums, powerbank for the phone, and perfume in case you actually get 5 minutes to feel put together.

This bag has seen things. Tag a mom whose bag doubles as a survival kit! πŸ‘‡
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Before they head to school on their own, teach them this first πŸ›‘οΈBody safety isn't a scary talk - it's a few simple habi...
17/08/2026

Before they head to school on their own, teach them this first πŸ›‘οΈ

Body safety isn't a scary talk - it's a few simple habits: real names, "your body belongs to you," a list of trusted adults, and knowing the difference between a fun secret and one that isn't. Swipe through, then start the conversation today. πŸ’›

This isn't a one-time talk. It should be regular, age-appropriate, and free of fear. πŸ’›

πŸ’¬ Save this post, share it with co-parents, grandparents, yayas, and your child's teachers.
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Dad doesn't need to breastfeed to be the MVP πŸ’ͺ🀱Paced feeding, diaper duty, protecting her peace, and reminding her she's...
15/08/2026

Dad doesn't need to breastfeed to be the MVP πŸ’ͺ🀱

Paced feeding, diaper duty, protecting her peace, and reminding her she's doing great - that's real support. Breastfeeding is a team effort, and this year, let's give Dad his flowers too πŸ’›

πŸ’¬ Tag the dad who deserves recognition this Breastfeeding Awareness Month!
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Filipino, English, or both? The truth about bilingual babies πŸ—£οΈπŸ‡΅πŸ‡­It's Buwan ng Wika - the perfect time to address a conc...
14/08/2026

Filipino, English, or both? The truth about bilingual babies πŸ—£οΈπŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

It's Buwan ng Wika - the perfect time to address a concern I hear often: "Doc, will my child's speech be delayed because they're hearing two languages?"

Good news: that's NOT true. πŸ’›

Children exposed to two or more languages - Filipino, English, or even a regional dialect - are NOT delayed because of it. What actually happens is "code-switching": they'll use whichever word from either language they understand best at that moment. That's normal, not confusion.

The real red flags for speech delay (regardless of how many languages are spoken at home):
🚩 No single words yet by 15-18 months
🚩 Not responding to their name by 12 months
🚩 No 2-word phrases yet by 2 years old

So my answer is always the same: speak to your child at home in whatever language feels natural to you - Filipino, English, Bisaya, anything. What matters is consistency and genuine conversation, not the number of languages. πŸ’›

πŸ’¬ How many languages does your child hear at home? Share in the comments!
πŸ“² Concerned about speech development?
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What if you're breastfeeding two children at the same time? 🀱🀱Tandem nursing - breastfeeding a new baby AND their older ...
14/08/2026

What if you're breastfeeding two children at the same time? 🀱🀱

Tandem nursing - breastfeeding a new baby AND their older sibling at the same time. It's more common than you'd think, and YES, it's safe. πŸ’›

A few real questions I get asked often:

"Will I have enough milk for both?" - Yes; supply works on a demand basis, more frequent nursing means more milk is produced.
"Will my older child feel jealous?" - Emotional shifts are normal; involve them (let them help "burp" baby or bring the blanket) so they feel included, not replaced.
"Should the new baby get colostrum only?" - Not a problem; colostrum is exactly what's meant for a newborn's first feeds, even while their older sibling nurses too.

There's nothing wrong with nursing two children. What matters is that you and your children are comfortable. πŸ’›

πŸ’¬ Do you know a tandem-nursing mama? Tag her - she might need this affirmation today.
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Did you know that pediatricians care for children up to age 18? We're not just "baby doctors." πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§Tweens and teenagers...
14/08/2026

Did you know that pediatricians care for children up to age 18? We're not just "baby doctors." πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§

Tweens and teenagers have their own set of health needs - physical AND emotional - that still need close attention:

🧠 Mental health check-ins - not just "how are you," but truly listening
πŸ“± Balanced screen time - not banned, but with boundaries
🩺 Puberty concerns - it's normal to have questions, and normal to feel shy, so a safe space matters
πŸ’¬ Open communication at home - they're far more likely to tell you the truth if they know they won't be judged for it

As a parent, the biggest gift you can give a teenager isn't perfection - it's being approachable. πŸ’›

πŸ’¬ Are you ready for your teens?

13/08/2026

POV: Your pediatrician and your dentist are having a meeting about this photo. πŸ˜‚

🩺 Pedia: Ice cream is cleared. Tonsillitis is caused by viruses and bacteria - NOT cold food. She’s fine. Scientifically vindicated. Case closed.

🦷 Dentist: DID ANYONE BRUSH AFTER? πŸͺ₯😀

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The moral of the story:
βœ… Ice cream will NOT give your child tonsillitis
βœ… Cold food does NOT cause throat infections
βœ… Viruses and bacteria do - wash those hands!

⚠️ BUT - sugar + teeth + no brushing = your dentist’s worst nightmare

So enjoy the ice cream. Then brush. Everyone wins. πŸ’›πŸ¦πŸ¦·

This photo is living proof that ice cream does NOT cause tonsillitis. πŸ¦βœ…

Exhibit A: Me. Age 2. Double-fisting ice cream.

Current status of tonsils: Present and accounted for. πŸ˜‚

πŸ’¬ Tag your dentist friends and watch them spiral in the comments πŸ˜‚
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