Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: A Guide for Parents in the Cayman Islands

by Sara Watkin | Apr 30, 2024 | First Year Care, General Paediatrics, Neonatal & Newborn, Resources, Well Child

Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: A Guide for Parents in the Cayman Islands Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a relatively common viral illness, particularly affecting infants and young children. In the Cayman Islands, where our communities are...

A Parent’s Guide to Recognising Testicular Torsion: Insights from the NCEPOD Publication (8th February 2024)

by Sara Watkin | Apr 22, 2024 | First Year Care, General Paediatrics, Neonatal & Newborn, Resources, Well Child

A Parent’s Guide to Recognizing Testicular Torsion: Insights from the NCEPOD Publication (8th February 2024) Testicular torsion is a medical emergency that occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced...

Balancing the Two Worlds of Dr Watkin – Neonatologist and Pediatrician

by Sara Watkin | Oct 20, 2023 | Neonatal & Newborn, Neonatal Intensive Care

Balancing My Two Worlds: My, Dr Sara Watkin, Journey as a Neonatologist and Pediatrician in the Cayman Islands In our lovely picturesque Cayman Islands, my medical journey has been an amalgamation of two vital specialties: neonatology and pediatrics. As Dr. Sara...

BabyDoctor.ky Gets a Makeover

by Sara Watkin | Oct 11, 2023 | News

Redesign of BabyDoctor.ky Website by Dr Sara Watkin I am thrilled to announce the spectacular redesign of BabyDoctor.ky website, creating a trusted online resource for all things related to pregnancy, childbirth, and my services as a newborn paediatrician. I have...

Paediatrician at Delivery – Is It Necessary or Not?

by Sara Watkin | Oct 11, 2023 | Attending Deliveries

Paediatrician at Delivery? As Always It Depends This is a VERY good question, without a straight-forward answer! The official answer is as follows: Normal, uncomplicated vaginal delivery – it’s not obligatory Caesarean section – it is obligatory Complicated scenarios...