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How to Use an Incentive Spirometer for Teens
An incentive spirometer is a way to do breathing exercises to help with healing after surgery or to manage an illness. See how to use one.
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Week 6 for Parents
Your baby's heart will begin to beat around this time, and the beginnings of the digestive and respiratory systems are forming, as are small buds that will grow into arms and legs.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever for Parents
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infection spread by ticks. Find out more about it - including how to prevent it.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever for Teens
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by a bacteria that is carried by certain types of ticks. Learn about the signs and symptoms of RMSF and tips for preventing infection in this article.
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Halo-Gravity Traction for Parents
Halo-gravity traction is a way to pull the head and spine upward. Doctors use it to treat curvature of the spine and to prepare kids for spinal fusion surgery.
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PET/MRI Scan for Parents
A PET/MRI scan is an imaging test that combines PET and MRI in one session. It creates very detailed pictures of the inside of the body.
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Week 5 for Parents
This week, the embryo begins to form a distinct shape that includes the neural tube, which will become the spinal cord and brain.
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Week 36 for Parents
At this point, your appetite may return because the baby has dropped down into your pelvis, and is no longer putting as much pressure on your stomach and intestines.
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Week 35 for Parents
Because of increasing size, your baby is now cramped and restricted inside the uterus. Fetal movements may decrease, but feel stronger and more forceful.
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Week 14 for Parents
Some fine hairs, called lanugo, have developed on your baby's face. This soft colorless hair protects the skin and will eventually cover most of your baby's body until it is shed just before delivery.