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  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome for Parents


    Sometimes when babies are born premature, they have trouble breathing. This can be caused by respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Learn what RDS is, and how babies can be helped.

  • 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.

  • Health Care Providers: Midwives for Parents


    A midwife specializes in female reproductive health care needs such as prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care for low-risk pregnancies.

  • Health Care Providers: Anesthesiologists for Parents


    An anesthesiologist is a doctor who oversees the medicine given to patients to prevent pain during medical procedures.

  • Heart Transplant for Parents


    If your child needs a heart transplant, you're probably feeling lots of emotions. Fortunately, many kids who undergo heart transplants go on to live normal, healthy lives.

  • Adolescent Medicine Specialists for Teens


    Adolescent medicine doctors are specialists who have extra training in the medical and emotional issues that many teens face.

  • Concussions for Parents


    Concussions are serious injuries that can be even more serious if kids don't get the time and rest needed to heal them completely.

  • Does My Mom Have to Be in the Room During My Gyn Exam? for Teens


    It's up to you if your mom stays in the room with you during a gyn exam.

  • Your Daughter's First Gynecology Visit for Parents


    The idea of going to the gynecologist may make your daughter feel nervous. Here's how to make her feel more comfortable about a well-woman visit.

  • Health Care Providers: Physician Assistants (PAs) for Parents


    Physician assistants (PA) work together with doctors to give medical care. They do much of the patient care that doctors do.