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Pregnancy Slideshow (Mom & Baby) for Parents
Here's a peek at what's going on inside your body during the amazing 40 weeks of pregnancy. Watch your belly — and your baby — grow!
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Week 18 for Parents
Your baby's bones had been developing but were still soft. This week, they begin to harden, or ossify.
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Ears for Parents
Hearing may be the ears' main job, but it's not all they do. Learn all about the ears in this Body Basics article.
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Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Your Baby to Latch for Parents
Here are answers to some common questions about getting a good latch, making sure your baby is drinking, taking your baby off the breast, and more.
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What's Ear Tube Surgery (Myringotomy)? (Video) for Parents
A doctor might suggest ear tube surgery if a child gets many ear infections that don't clear up easily or the ear infections seem to be causing hearing loss or speech delay. Ear tube surgery can drain fluid from the middle ear, prevent future infections, and help the child hear properly again.
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How to Handle an Earache for Parents
Here's what to do if your child complains of ear pain.
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Eardrum Injuries for Parents
A "popped" eardrum is more than just painful - it can sometimes lead to hearing loss. Learn about ruptured eardrums and how to prevent them.
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Senses Experiment: Model Eardrum for Kids
How does the eardrum work? Find out by trying this experiment.
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Swimmer's Ear (External Otitis) for Teens
Swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal that can be caused by different types of bacteria or fungi. Find out how to prevent or treat it.
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Adenoids and Adenoidectomy for Parents
Adenoids trap germs, so sometimes they swell while fighting an infection. If they get infected, tonsils and adenoids might be removed in a surgery at the same time.