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  • Treating Gastroschisis - Gastroschisis Silo (Video) for Parents


    Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with the intestines, and sometimes other organs, sticking out through a hole in the belly wall near the umbilical cord. A gastroschisis silo allow the intestines to slowly move into the belly.

  • Prenatal Test: Ultrasound for Parents


    A prenatal ultrasound is a safe and painless test that shows a baby's shape and position. It can be done in the first, second, or third trimester of pregnancy.

  • Medical Care During Pregnancy for Parents


    The sooner in pregnancy good care begins, the better for the health of both moms and their babies. Here's what to expect.

  • Prenatal Test: Amniocentesis for Parents


    In amniocentesis, doctors take a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds a baby to check for signs of problems such as chromosomal disorders, genetic problems, and neural tube defects

  • Radioembolization (TARE-Y90) for Liver Tumors for Parents


    Radioembolization is a procedure used to treat some kinds of liver tumors. A radioactive material works on the tumor, not the healthy tissue around it.

  • Apnea of Prematurity for Parents


    Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a condition in which premature infants stop breathing for more than 15 to 20 seconds during sleep. AOP usually goes away on its own as a baby matures.

  • What Is a Cardiac Catheterization? (Video) for Parents


    A cardiac catheterization is a procedure that cardiologists (heart doctors) do. They put a catheter (a long, thin tube) into a blood vessel, then guide it the heart. Cardiac catheterizations help doctors diagnose and treat many different heart problems.

  • What's an End Ostomy? (Video) for Parents


    Watch a short video to learn what an end ostomy is and how it works.

  • What's the Gips Procedure? Treating Pilonidal Cysts (Video) for Parents


    A pilonidal cyst is a fluid-filled sac under the skin in the lower back, near the crease of the buttocks.

  • What's a Hydrocele? (Video) for Parents


    A hydrocele (HI-dro-seel) is a pouch of fluid around the testicle inside the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns, especially in premature babies. Older boys and men can get them too.