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Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures occur in young children with fevers above 102°F (38.9°C). They aren’t as dangerous as they appear and usually…
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Newborn Reflexes and Behavior
Newborn babies have limited control over their bodies, but they do have certain behaviors and reflexes that parents need to…
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Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that affects the kidneys, bladder, and urethra area.
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Meckel’s diverticulum is a small pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine that can cause…
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Caring for a Baby Who Has Down Syndrome
Raising a child with Down syndrome takes a commitment to help them be their best.
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Heart Murmurs
A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a sign of a heart problem.
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Autism
Autism is a developmental brain disorder affecting social, behavioral, and communication skills.
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Babies and Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers
Sucking on thumbs, fingers, and pacifiers is common in babies. Each has its pros and cons for parents to…
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Fetal Growth Restriction
Sometimes babies don’t grow at the normal rate before they are born. Taking care of your body and regular visits…
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Hearing Problems in Children
Hearing loss in children can be caused by a number of factors. Recognizing the symptoms early increases the chances of…
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Newborn Sleep Routines
Establishing a sleep routine for your newborn will help both the baby and you develop stability and predictability.
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Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are 2 disorders of the digestive system affecting babies.
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Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion happens when a man’s testicles rotate and the spermatic cord becomes twisted. This can happen at any…
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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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Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the…
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Avoiding Food Hassles With Kids
Tips, tricks and advice on how to deal with a picky eater at home and at school.
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When Your Toddler Doesn't Want to Eat
Get creative and clever to help your toddler eat healthy.
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Tuberous Sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis is a rare disease that causes tumors, or growths, in the brain and other organs. They are usually…
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Strabismus
Strabismus is an eye disorder. It affects the muscle control in your eyes. The eyes don’t line up properly. Instead,…
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Shaken Baby Syndrome (Abusive Head Trauma)
Abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) is a form of child abuse that can be deadly or leave a baby…
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