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Your Baby's Development: The Second Trimester
The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of weeks 13 or 14…
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Child Safety: Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby
If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. You may need to…
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Being a Single Parent
Being a single parent can be challenging. It can also be very rewarding. It’s important to find a way to…
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HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting…
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A (Hep A) is liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis A virus. It isn’t typically as serious as hepatitis…
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Canker Sores
Canker sores are small, thin sores in your mouth. You might get them on the inside of your lips or…
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Preventing Teen Suicide
“13 Reasons Why” has started an important conversation about teen suicide, why it happens, and how parents and communities can…
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Ways to Manage Pain Outside of Opioids
Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you…
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Foot Problems
There are a variety of conditions that can cause pain and discomfort to our feet. Use this chart to help…
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Fever in Infants and Children
Because young children are not able to hold a thermometer in their mouths, their temperature may be checked rectally or…
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Fever
A fever is defined as a temperature 1° or more above the normal 98.6°. Minor infections may cause mild or…
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Feeding Problems in Infants and Children
Feeding problems are often frustrating, especially if the baby wakes often or cries during the night. Follow this chart for…
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Facial Swelling
Follow this chart to help distinguish various types of swelling on the face.
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Eye Problems
Eye problems, including eye pain or redness and changes in your vision may be signs of a problem that requires…
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Elimination Problems or Constipation in Infants and Children
Follow this chart for more information about changes in an infant or child’s bowel movements.
