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Birthing Centers and Hospital Maternity Services for Parents
Where you choose to give birth is an important decision. Is a hospital or a birth center right for you? Knowing the facts can help you make your decision.
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Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New Baby for Parents
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.
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Health Care Providers: Orthopedists for Parents
An orthopedist, or orthopedic surgeon, studies, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect muscles, joints, and bones, such as infections, sports injuries, broken bones, and joint problems.
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Health Care Providers: Behavioral Health Specialists for Parents
Behavioral health is medical care that helps manage emotions and behaviors. The main health care providers who work in behavioral health are psychologists and psychiatrists.
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Questions to Ask When Your Baby's in the NICU for Parents
Having a newborn in the NICU can be a stressful time. Often, parents forget to ask important questions. This list can help you prepare for the next time you talk to your baby's care team.
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Getting the Most From a Doctor's Visit for Parents
Here are tips on the best ways to communicate with your child's doctor and get the most information during a visit.
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Pap Smears for Teens
A Pap smear is a medical test that helps doctors figure out if there are any problems with a girl's cervix. Find out what happens during a Pap smear.
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Health Care Providers: Anesthesiologists for Parents
An anesthesiologist is a doctor who oversees the medicine given to patients to prevent pain during medical procedures.
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Anesthesia for Parents
Knowing the basics of anesthesia may help answer your questions and ease some concerns — both yours and your child's.
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Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) for Parents
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is when a band of tissue connects the tip of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, which keeps it from moving freely.