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Precocious Puberty for Parents
Precocious puberty - when signs of puberty start before age 7 or 8 in girls and age 9 for boys - can be tough for kids. But it can be treated.
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5 Ways to Prevent Early Labor (Slideshow) for Parents
It's best for babies not to be born before they're due. Learn what you can do to prevent early labor.
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A to Z: Precocious Puberty for Parents
Learn about hormonal disorders and conditions that can affect childhood sexual development.
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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.
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Treatments to Prevent Premature Birth for Parents
Some women are more likely than others to go into labor early. Find out what doctors can do to help prevent or delay early labor.
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Why Are Babies Born Early? for Parents
Many things can cause a baby to be born early or with health problems. Some of these things can be controlled, but others can’t. Find out what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy.
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I'm Pregnant. How Can I Avoid Having My Baby Early? for Parents
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Newborns for Parents
An intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is bleeding in and around the brain’s ventricles. Most babies with a mild IVH do well.
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Autism Checklist: Babies & Preschoolers (Birth to age 5) for Parents
When your child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, there's a lot to learn. This 7-step checklist can help you find the best path forward.
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Caring for Your Child With Cerebral Palsy (CP): Birth to Age 5 for Parents
If your child has cerebral palsy, there's a lot to know. This checklist makes it easy to find out what programs and services may be available to you.