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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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Surgeries and Procedures: Laryngoscopy for Parents
Laryngoscopy, a visual examination below the back of the throat, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, pain in the throat or ear, difficulty in swallowing, narrowing of the throat, blockages in the airway, and vocal cord problems.
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Exercising During Pregnancy for Parents
Most women benefit greatly from exercising throughout their pregnancies. But during that time, you'll need to make a few changes to your normal exercise routine.
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A to Z: Postoperative Pain for Parents
Postoperative pain is pain or discomfort after surgery.
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A to Z: Osteodystrophy for Parents
Learn about complications of kidney and liver disease and conditions that affect bone development.
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A to Z: Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Parents
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be a life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes.
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A to Z: Cyst, Ovarian for Parents
Learn about complications of ovulation and conditions that affect the female reproductive system.
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Hemangiomas: Suzanne's Story for Parents
When Anna was born, she developed red spots that her parents learned were hemangiomas, benign birthmarks that she eventually outgrew. Her mother tells her story.
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Intestinal Malrotation for Parents
Malrotation is a type of obstruction caused by abnormal development of the intestines while a fetus is in the womb. Find out more about this condition and the complications it can cause.
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A to Z Symptom: Sore Throat for Parents
A sore throat can be caused by many things, from viral and bacterial infections to seasonal allergies and gastroesophageal reflux.