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Medical Care & Your Baby

Medical Care and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

As your baby becomes more independent, you may have questions about how to prevent bumps and bruises. Here are some other topics you'll cover with your doctor.

Medical Care and Your Newborn

You'll see your baby's doctor often during your little one's first year. Here's what to expect right after your baby arrives.

Medical Care During Pregnancy

The sooner in pregnancy good care begins, the better for the health of both moms and their babies. Here's what to expect.

Miscarriages

Miscarriages are common, and in most cases aren't preventable. But you can take steps to increase your chances of having a healthy pregnancy.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis is an intestinal disease that usually affects preemies. Medicines and therapy can help babies with NEC.

Newborn Brachial Plexus Injuries

During childbirth, a brachial plexus injury can happen if the baby's neck is stretched to one side.

Newborn Screening Tests

Newborn screening tests look for health conditions that aren't apparent at birth. Find out which tests are done.

Omphalocele

A baby born with an omphalocele has an opening where the umbilical cord goes into the belly. Some openings close on their own, but many need treatment, including surgery.

Orofacial Clefts

A cleft is when tissues of the mouth or lip don't form properly when a baby is developing in the womb. The good news is that orofacial clefts are treatable.