Medical Care & Your Baby

• Fetal Lung Mass

  A fetal lung mass is an unusual lump that grows inside or next to an unborn baby’s lung. Some are treated before birth, while others are removed after the baby is born.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in Babies

  When babies have reflux, they spit up. Often, this happens after a feeding. Some simple feeding changes can help most babies with reflux spit up less.

• Gastroschisis

  Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with the intestines, and sometimes other organs, sticking out through a hole in the belly wall near the umbilical cord.

• Getting the Most From a Doctor’s Visit

  Here are tips on the best ways to communicate with your child’s doctor and get the most information during a visit.

• Getting to Know Your Newborn

  When you first meet your newborn, you may be surprised by what you see. Here’s what to expect.

• Health Screening Tests

  Health screening tests are routine tests that check for problems before signs show up. When problems are found early, the care is often simpler and may work better.

• Heat Rash (Miliaria)

  Heat rash (or miliaria) happens when sweat builds up under the skin behind blocked sweat ducts. Keeping skin cool to ease sweating can help the rash go away within a few days.

• Hepatitis A Vaccine (HepA) for Kids & Teens

  The hepatitis A vaccine, or HepA, helps prevent hepatitis A liver infections. Learn why and when kids need the vaccine.

• Hernias

  Hernias are fairly common in kids, and hernia repair is one of the most common pediatric surgeries.

• Hib Vaccine for Kids

  The Hib vaccine helps prevent infections from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Learn when kids need the vaccine.