Can I Have a Vaginal Birth If I Had a Previous C-Section?
Many women who have had a cesarean section (or C-section) with their first pregnancy are interested in a vaginal delivery for their second or later births. For years, women who’d […]
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Birth Plans
In early pregnancy, labor and birth may seem far off. But now’s the time to create a birth plan that details your wishes for when your baby arrives. What’s a […]
Your Newborn’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses
Your newborn may seem to do little more than eat, sleep, cry, pee, and poop. But if you notice how your baby reacts to things like light, noise, and touch, […]
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 3 Months
Every minute that they’re awake, babies take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the world around them. Although it may take a while to grasp what all this […]
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 2 Months
Every minute that they’re awake awake, babies take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the world around them. Although it may take a while to grasp what all […]
The First Day of Life
You’ve waited for months: Now you finally get to meet your new baby. But like many new parents, you might not have a clear idea of what that meeting will […]
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 1 Month
Every minute that they’re awake awake, babies take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the world around them. Although it may take a while to understand what all […]
Feeding Your Newborn
How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you make for your child. These guidelines on breastfeeding and bottle feeding can help you know what’s right for you […]
Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding
Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed their baby is one of the biggest decisions expectant and new parents will make. Health experts believe breast milk is the best nutritional […]
Breastfeeding FAQs: Pumping
Many breastfeeding moms pump their breast milk to give to their baby when they are away. Here’s some information about pumps and when and how to pump safely. What Type […]
Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Started
Breastfeeding is natural, but it takes practice to get it right. Here’s what you need to know about getting started. When Will My Milk Come In? For the first few […]
Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
What Is Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)? Intrauterine growth restriction, or IUGR, is when a baby in the womb (a fetus) does not grow as expected. The baby is not as […]
Hyperglycemia and Diabetes
What Is Hyperglycemia? When blood glucose levels (blood sugar levels) get too high, it’s called hyperglycemia. Kids with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes can get get it. People […]
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)? Diabetic ketoacidosis is when a person with diabetes has too much acid in their blood. This happens when the body uses fat for energy instead […]
Failure to Thrive
What Is Failure to Thrive? When growing kids don’t gain weight as they should, it is called “failure to thrive.” Failure to thrive is not a disease or disorder itself. […]
Gestational Diabetes
What Is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a kind of diabetes that comes on during pregnancy. When a woman has it, her blood sugar levels are high. That makes the […]
Adrenal Insufficiency
What Is Adrenal Insufficiency? Adrenal insufficiency happens when the adrenal glands make fewer hormones than they should. This can cause: weakness tiredness belly pain loss of appetite nausea dehydration skin […]
Your Daughter’s First Gynecology Visit
As girls grow into teens, it’s important that they get the right health care. Doctors recommend yearly checkups that focus on the female reproductive system, starting between the ages of […]
Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver (UESL)
What Is Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver (UESL)? Undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver (UESL) is a rare kind of liver cancer that happens mostly in children. What Are […]
Radioembolization (TARE-Y90) for Liver Tumors
What Is Radioembolization (TARE-Y90)? Radioembolization (ray-dee-oh-em-beh-lih-ZAY-shun) is a procedure used to treat some kinds of liver tumors. A specialized doctor, called an interventional radiologist, injects tiny beads containing radioactive material […]