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Birth Defects for Parents
Some birth defects are minor and cause no problems. Others can be serious and require lifelong treatment.
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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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If Your Baby Has a Birth Defect for Parents
If your child has a birth defect, you don't have to go it alone - many people and resources are available to help you.
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When Your Baby's Born Premature for Parents
Premature infants, known as preemies, come into the world a few weeks earlier than full-term infants. They can have special needs that make their care different from that of other babies.
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Hemolytic Anemia for Parents
Hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia that happens when red blood cells break down faster than the body can make them.
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Walls & Floors, Doors & Windows, Furniture, Stairways: Household Safety Checklist for Parents
Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home, including your walls, floors, furniture, doors, windows, and stairways. You should answer "yes" to all of these questions.
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5 Ways to Cope When a Loved One Dies for Teens
We all face grief at some point. Here are ideas that might help you cope when someone you love has died.
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Motivating Preschoolers to Be Active for Parents
A preschooler's desire to move, move, move makes this a great time to encourage fitness habits that can last a lifetime.
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Fevers for Kids
What are fevers? Why do kids get them? Get the facts on temperatures and fevers in this article for kids.
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X-Ray Exam: Wrist for Parents
A wrist X-ray is a safe and painless test that can help find the cause of pain, tenderness, swelling, or show deformities of the wrist joint. It can also detect broken bones or dislocated joints.