meet dr Playforth
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College: Harvard College, 2006 (BA)
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2010 (MD)
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital, 2013
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, 2013
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Dr Playforth grew up in Malawi, which is often called the “Warm Heart of Africa”.
In naming her practice after this place that is so close to her heart, she hopes to infuse it with the same warmth, generosity and kindness for which the citizens of Malawi are known.
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Dr Playforth has always had a special interest in writing and in parent/patient education.
In 2020, she founded The Pediatrician Mom, an online educational platform that provides balanced, evidence-based information for parents. She is regularly featured in the media, and has been seen on NBC, CNN, Today, Forbes, NYTimes, NewsNationNow, HuffPost, and more. To reach out to her about a media opportunity, please head over to The Pediatrician Mom website.
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Dr Playforth has authored or co-authored multiple books.
101 before One: A guide to introducing solids via responsive feeding. Part of a team that includes a pediatric dietitian, a pediatric allergist, and a pediatric speech pathologist. Now available as both a book and a digital guide! A new toddler guide will soon be available as well.
A Pediatrician’s Path: This is a book about the different pathways a pediatrician can take after completing residency.
Eyes, Nose, Belly, Toes: My First Human Body Book (an anatomy book for toddlers), Rockridge Press & Callisto Kids, to be released in 2024.
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A selection of recent features:
Pressure Cooker podcast (Jose Andres Media): The truth about children’s vitamins
How to talk about Traumatic events with kids (The Womed podcast)
Invasive Group A Strep (NewsNationNow)
Fevers, Infection and Information overload (the MomRoom podcast)
Things not to give your child when they’re sick (NBC)
Melatonin, Probiotics, and Vitamins (The Parenting Translator podcast)
17 Best Sustainable Baby Products (CNN)
Baby Safety during summer travel (Forbes)
When your baby is congested (The Bump)
Kids and Naps (Today.com)
11 Doctors to follow on Instagram
Baby formula supply chain issues (NY Times)
