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  • Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) Syndrome for Parents


    Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome is a rare genetic condition. It affects the heart, facial features, and skin.

  • Preventing Premature Birth (Topic Center) for Parents


    Babies who are born premature — before 37 weeks of pregnancy — can have health problems that last their whole lives. Learn ways to prevent early labor and have a healthy pregnancy.

  • XYY Syndrome for Parents


    XYY syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects only males. Boys who have it may be taller than average, but the symptoms can vary greatly.

  • When Do Pregnant Women Need Progesterone Shots? for Parents


    Doctor may prescribe progesterone shots during a woman's pregnancy to help prevent early labor.

  • Using Deodorant for Kids and Teens for Parents


    For most kids, body odor is part of growing up. So parents might wonder if it’s time for their child to start using deodorant.

  • Turner Syndrome for Parents


    Girls with Turner syndrome, a genetic condition, usually are shorter than average and infertile due to early loss of ovarian function. Early diagnosis and treatments can help most of them.

  • Lyme Disease for Parents


    Lyme disease can affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and other organ systems. If Lyme disease is diagnosed quickly and treated with antibiotics, most people feel better quickly.

  • Hearing Loss for Parents


    Kids who have hearing loss, or hearing impairment, have trouble hearing or understanding some or all sounds. It’s best to catch hearing problems right away, because treatment is more successful if it starts early.

  • Special Education: Getting Help for Your Child for Parents


    Kids with disabilities may quality for services to help with learning. Here is a guide to getting the help your child needs.

  • Inducing Labor for Parents


    Find out why doctors may induce labor if you're past your due date, how it may be done, and how it may affect you and your baby.