Help with Newborn Care & Newborn Sleep from a Pediatrician & Sleep Doctor

Are you an expectant parent anxious about newborn sleep, feeding, and what to do in the first weeks after your baby's arrival?

Do you know how to handle a crying newborn, set up a safe sleep environment, or know when to call the pediatrician?

Do you wish you had access to a pediatrician BEFORE your baby arrives, to get your burning baby questions answered ahead of time?

If you have these concerns, I'm so happy you're here.

Whether you're expecting or just came home from the hospital, you're in the right place.

I'm here to help.

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Help with Newborn Care & Newborn Sleep from a Pediatrician & Sleep Doctor

Are you an expectant parent anxious about newborn sleep, feeding, and what to do in the first weeks after your baby's arrival?

Do you know how to handle a crying newborn, set up a safe sleep environment, or know when to call the pediatrician?

Do you wish you had access to a pediatrician BEFORE your baby arrives, to get your burning baby questions answered ahead of time?

If you have these concerns, I'm so happy you're here.

Whether you're expecting or just came home from the hospital, you're in the right place.

I'm here to help.

Tell Me About Newborn Care Academy

Hello!

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I’m Dr. Sumera, a board-certified pediatrician, board-certified sleep medicine physician, former Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania, and a mom of 2.

I've created Baby Doctor MD to help expectant parents and new parents (like you!) care for your newborn babies. I break down the most common newborn care questions - so you can parent with confidence.

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You've got questions. I've got answers.

Whether your baby is due in weeks or already home, these are the newborn topics parents ask about most — answered by a board-certified pediatrician and sleep medicine physician.

😴 Newborn Sleep
How to create a safe sleep environment for your baby, newborn sleep schedule, and building healthy sleep habits that help your baby become a good sleeper from the start.

🍼 Newborn Feeding
Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding — practical guidance on latching, low milk supply, formula prep, newborn feeding schedule, and how to handle baby spit-ups, reflux, and gas.

😢 Soothing a Crying Baby
Why newborns cry, how to calm a crying newborn, and how to tell the difference between normal baby fussiness and something that needs attention.

🏥 When to Take Your Newborn to the Doctor
When to call the pediatrician, when to go to the ER, and when to take a breath — so you don't feel lost when something comes up with your baby.

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Why Parents Trust Baby Doctor MD

Dr. Sumera brings clinical expertise in pediatrics and sleep medicine from some of the top hospitals and medical schools in the country — so you can feel confident that the guidance you receive is evidence-based and physician-vetted.

Board Certifications:

Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics

Board Certified in Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics

This means Dr. Sumera is among a very small group of physicians with specialized training in helping children and babies optimize their sleep.

Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)

A designation awarded to pediatricians who meet the AAP's highest standards for training, experience, and commitment to children's health.

Former Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

One of the top children’s hospitals in the country. In this role, Dr. Sumera treated sleep challenges in babies and children.

Former Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

One of the top medical schools in the country. In this role, Dr. Sumera helped train the next generation of pediatricians and sleep medicine physicians.

Sleep Medicine Fellowship Training:

Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine

One of the top medical schools and children's hospitals in the country. During this specialized fellowship, Dr. Sumera received advanced clinical training in sleep medicine, for adults, children, and babies.

Medical School & Pediatric Residency Training:

Penn State Children's Hospital/Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Dr. Sumera received her foundational medical and pediatric education here, including newborn baby care in the hospital newborn nursery and NICU.

Board Certifications

Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics

Board Certified in Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics

This means Dr. Sumera is among a very small group of physicians with specialized training in helping children and babies optimize their sleep.

Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)

A designation awarded to pediatricians who meet the AAP's highest standards for training, experience, and commitment to children's health.

Former Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician at the

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

In this role, Dr. Sumera diagnosed & treated sleep challenges in children & babies.

Former Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

In this position, Dr. Sumera helped train the next generation of pediatricians and sleep medicine physicians.

Sleep Medicine Fellowship Training at

Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine

During this specialized fellowship, Dr. Sumera received advanced clinical training in sleep medicine, for adults, children, and babies.

Medical School & Pediatric Residency Training at

Penn State Children's Hospital/Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Dr. Sumera received her foundational medical and pediatric education here, including newborn baby care in the hospital newborn nursery and NICU.

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