Carolyn Smarszcz, BSN, RN

Carolyn Smarszcz, BSN, RN has been a professional nurse for over 20 years with experience in emergency and obstetric care and has also served as adjunct nursing faculty for a leading private college. Most recently, she has been an aspiring health content marketing writer.

 

Carolyn’s clinical specialties include stabilization of premature and ill newborns, postpartum care, and patient education. When she is not at the bedside, Carolyn enjoys spending time with her family and discovering new favorite lattes.

 

Interested in talking with Carolyn about your health content marketing writing project? Send her an email!

Carolyn Smarszcz, BSN, RN
Group of children in masquerade costumes paint gingerbread for the halloween holiday at home in the kitchen.

Feeding and Eating

Celebrating Halloween With Food Allergies

Food allergies can be safely managed during Halloween with care and thoughtful planning. Enjoy the spirit of the season safely with this guide!

Mom trying to educate her little one about healthy eating habits.

Feeding and Eating

How To Plan Events for Kids With Food Allergies

With careful planning, kids with food allergies can safely enjoy meals at special events.

A girl with a tray of food walking into the school cafeteria.

Feeding and Eating, Special Needs

Managing Food Allergies at School: A Comprehensive Guide

Students with food allergies require consistency from all school team members to avoid severe reactions and maintain a safe environment.

A cat in the house causes allergies in a child.

Health & Nutrition

When Do Pet Allergies Show Up in Babies?

Cat and dog allergens are common causes of pet allergies in young children. Allergy medicines and other strategies can help manage reactive symptoms.

The girl does not respond to the world around us.

Special Needs

What Is Heller’s Syndrome (Childhood Disintegrative Disorder)?

Childhood disintegrative disorder is marked by a child achieving normal developmental milestones, then demonstrating a loss of previously acquired skills.

Newborn baby crying on the bed.

Sleep

Why Do Babies Cry in Their Sleep? Here Are 5 Reasons

Occasional crying while asleep is a normal feature of active sleep for many babies. Learn why babies cry in their sleep and what you can do about it here.

otolaryngologist checking babys ear with otoscope.

Health & Nutrition, Special Needs

How Do Doctors Test a Baby’s Hearing?

A newborn hearing test is an important screening test to evaluate for hearing loss. An early diagnosis can help prevent further hearing loss.

Paediatrician checking baby boy's eyes.

Health & Nutrition, Special Needs

How Do Doctors Test a Baby’s Vision

A complete eye exam is a good way to test a baby’s vision and overall eye health.

Blind little vietnamese girl.

Special Needs, Visual Impairment

Understanding Early Childhood Blindness: Causes and Diagnoses

Vision impairment in young children can be caused by congenital and acquired conditions. Many services are available to help children with low vision achieve their healthy best.

Happy baby wrapped in a towel lying on bed smiling and holding his ear.

Health & Nutrition

Why Does My Baby Keep Rubbing and Pulling Their Ear?

Most ear pulling in healthy babies is not a cause for concern. Contact your doctor if ear rubbing is accompanied by other symptoms of illness.

Japanese cute baby and a heart.

Sleep

Why Is My Newborn Laughing in Their Sleep?

A newborn laughing in sleep is generally considered a harmless physiological phenomenon. Rarely, it can be a sign of sleep disturbances or neurological disorders.

Sweet newborn baby girl sleeping in white bed.

Sleep

Newborn Snoring: Is it Normal or Not?

In most cases, noisy breathing or baby snoring is considered normal. At-home remedies are available to help a baby who is snoring.

Cute baby sleeping.

Sleep

Why Is My Baby Constantly Moving While Sleeping?

Babies are born with an immature brain and nervous system, which can lead to frequent movement during sleep. Find out what’s typical for a sleeping baby.

Preparing for baby birth.

Pregnancy

7 Things to Do Before Your Baby Arrives

The third trimester is a busy time of preparing for birth and bringing your baby home. There are many arrangements and decisions to make before your baby arrives.

Pregnant woman suffering belly ache and husband comforting her seated on a sofa at home.

Pregnancy

Watery Discharge During Pregnancy: Should You Worry?

Watery vaginal discharge can be a normal finding throughout pregnancy. Contact your healthcare provider if you have concerns regarding abnormal watery discharge.