When Your Baby's in the NICU
The neonatal intensive care unit may seem like a foreign place, but understanding what goes on there can help reduce your fears. Here's how to familiarize yourself with the NICU. New parents eagerly look forward to bringing their baby home, so it ... [... more]
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Fever and Taking Your Child's Temperature
Although it can be frightening when your child's temperature rises, fever itself causes no harm and can actually be a good thing - it's often the body's way of fighting off infections. Most parents have experienced this scenario: You wake up in ... [... more]
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Your Child's Cough
Coughs are a frequent symptom of childhood illness, but don't usually signify a serious condition. Learn about different coughs and how to help. Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. Although a cough can sound awful, ... [... more]
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Your Child's Vision
It's important for kids to have their eyes examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early. Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kids' development. Their eyes should be examined regularly, ... [... more]
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Finding a Doctor for Your Child
Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list when you're expecting. Awaiting the birth of a baby is an exciting time, and a busy one. Along with considering baby names ... [... more]
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All About Sleep
How do you get kids to bed through the cries, screams, avoidance tactics, and pleas? What if you're awakened in the middle of the night? And how much sleep do kids need? Sleep - or lack of it - is probably the most-discussed aspect of baby care. ... [... more]
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How to Talk to Your Child's Doctor
Building a relationship with your child's doctor requires communication and reasonable expectations. Your child's doctor can be an incredible resource when you have questions and concerns about your child's health, but finding time for your ... [... more]
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Medical Care and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old
Regular well-child exams are essential for keeping kids healthy and up-to-date with immunizations against dangerous childhood diseases. Find out what to expect at the doctor's office. Regular well-child examinations are essential to keeping kids ... [... more]
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Talking to the Pharmacist
If your child is sick, you'll probably think of countless questions to ask your child's doctor. But how many times have you made a list of questions and concerns to share with your pharmacist? If you're like most parents, the answer is probably ... [... more]
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WORD! A Glossary of Medical Words
Symptoms, inhaler, tonsillectomy - what do all those medical words mean? Check out our virtual glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions. Word! Aerobic Activity Word! Airway Obstruction Word! Allergy Shots and Immunotherapy Word! ... [... more]
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Common Diagnoses in the NICU
Read this article to learn about common NICU conditions, what causes them, how they're diagnosed, how they're treated, and how long infants often stay in the unit. All expectant parents hope that their babies will be healthy. Yet sometimes ... [... more]
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When Your Child's in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
It can be frightening whenever kids are in the hospital - maybe even more so when they're admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). But a basic understanding of the PICU may make it a little easier to cope with. It can be frightening ... [... more]
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