The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention published new human milk storage guidelines in March 2026. When planning for human milk pumping and storage, be sure to first wash and dry your hands well. Milk can either be hand expressed or expressed with a pump. Make sure to clean all your pumping supplies…
We are thrilled to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of West Plano Pediatrics. To commemorate this milestone, providers and staff recently participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. This cause is close to our hearts as we have had so many families affected…
Happy Halloween from your WPP family!
WEST PLANO PEDIATRICS has been providing high quality compassionate care for 30 years. To commemorate this milestone, WPP will be sponsoring a team at the 2025 KOMEN DALLAS NORTH TEXAS RACE FOR THE CURE WALK on October 18, 2025, in Richardson Texas. This is especially…
As summer winds down, it’s almost time for the kids to head back to school! A new school year brings excitement, new routines, and opportunities for learning and growth. Here are a few pediatrician-approved tips to help your child start the year off right: 1.…
In the past two weeks alone, Texas has reported four heartbreaking cases of children dying from heatstroke after being left in parked cars — surpassing the total number of hot car deaths in all of 2024. These tragedies are preventable, and they serve as an…
Whether you’re hitting the park or just the backyard, these summer essentials will have your kiddos covered — literally and figuratively. Dr Reed, Dr Prengler, and West Plano Pediatrics will get your little ones ready for summer!
WPP TOP 10 PRENATAL VISIT QUESTIONS TO ASK AT THE PRENATAL CONSULTATION 1. When should I schedule the first appointment after my baby is born? Upon discharge from the hospital, your Pediatrician will typically instruct you to schedule a newborn follow up appointment in our…
Missed the Expecting Parent Meet & Greet with Dr. Rixney Reed and Dr. Rebecca Prengler? Watch the highlight reel below or on our YouTube Channel. Questions addressed in this video that you should consider asking when choosing a pediatrician: Call our office for a prenatal…
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a very common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most infants and children (runny nose, fever and cough). However, when RSV becomes a lower respiratory tract infection (affecting the lower part of the lungs) it can progress…
What is the Flu? The flu is a viral illness caused by Influenzae. There are many types of influenzae, but type A & B are the most common and the two virus types that cause our seasonal epidemics. What are the Symptoms of the Flu?…
Did you know that peanut protein is one of the first few foods you should feed your baby?
Summertime activities can include water recreation. Drowning is preventable. There are 5 steps, that we can employ to keep our children safe!
Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time to schedule your child’s well visit / athletic school physical and avoid the back-to-school rush!