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Infant Formula
Baby formulas are an alternative to breastfeeding and are specifically made to meet a baby’s nutritional needs.
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Infant Jaundice
Infant jaundice is common. It can make your baby’s skin, eyes, and mouth turn yellow. While it may look odd,…
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Intoeing
Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…
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Intussusception
Intussusception is medical emergency when one part of the intestine slides into another section. This causes a serious blockage.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It describes a group of symptoms that affect your large intestine…
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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Helping your child find a balance between school, activities, and play can be tricky. It’s up to you to find…
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Kids and Needles
Many children are scared of shots because they have a fear of needles. Help your child understand that shots are…
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Latex Allergy
Natural rubber latex comes from a liquid in tropical rubber trees. The protein in this rubber can cause an allergic…
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Leukemia
Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. There are 4 main types that have different symptoms and treatments.
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Malaria
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is carried by one type of mosquito. Humans get…
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Managing and Preventing Temper Tantrums
Managing and preventing temper tantrums is something every parent experiences. Plan ahead to avoid tantrums with simple tips.
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Measles
What is measles? Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also causes a rash and a fever. It is a very contagious disease. It can be spread to others very easily. In
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Meckel's Diverticulum
A Meckel’s diverticulum is a small pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine. It is…
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)
Meconium aspiration syndrome affects newborns who inhale their stool and/or amniotic fluid before, during, or after labor and delivery.
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Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis: viral…
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease of the intestine that can affect premature and newborn babies.
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb. After birth, the baby goes…
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Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects in a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain. They occur when a fetus’…
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Newborn Reflexes and Behavior
While newborn babies develop at different rates, your baby should have a series of built-in responses to different stimuli at…
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Newborn Screening Tests
Your newborn will go through screening tests at the hospital. The purpose is to find and treat certain health issues…
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