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Pregnancy & Newborn Center Content List

  • Are You in Labor?

    Here's how to tell the difference between true labor and false labor -- and when to get medical care.

  • The First Day of Life

    Your baby's here! Find out what to expect on that special day first day of life.

  • Constipation

    Constipation is a very common problem among kids, and it usually occurs because a child's diet doesn't include enough fluids and fiber. In most cases, simple changes can help kids go.

  • Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) in Infants

    This harmless condition - the infant form of dandruff - causes rough, scaly patches on a baby's skin.

  • Diaper Rash

    Diaper rash is a very common infection that can cause a baby's skin to become sore, red, scaly, and tender. In most cases, it clears up with simple changes in diapering.

  • Formula Feeding FAQs: Starting Solids and Milk

    Find answers to common inquiries about introducing solids and whole milk to formula-fed babies.

  • Growth Charts

    Doctors use growth charts to figure out whether kids' height and weight measurements are "normal" and whether they're developing on track. Here are some facts about growth charts.

  • Is My Baby Ready for Shoes?

    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Medical Care and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

    You probably have lots of questions about your baby's health. When should you call the doctor, and what medical care should you expect for your baby at this age?

  • Medical Care and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

    Because your baby begins to show their personality during these months, your questions might focus on physical and social development.

  • Nursing Positions

    If you're a new mom, breastfeeding your baby can feel like a challenge. Check out this article for information on common nursing positions, proper latching-on techniques, and how to know if your baby is getting enough to eat.

  • Oral Thrush

    Oral thrush, a very common infection in infants that causes irritation in and around the baby's mouth, often goes away on its own without medical treatment.

  • Preparing to Adopt a Child

    Considering adoption? Here are some things to know about the health and medical care of an adopted child, before, during, and after the adoption.

  • Sleep and Your Newborn

    Newborn babies don’t yet have a sense of day and night. They wake often to eat – no matter what time it is.

  • Teething Tots

    Teething can be a tough time for babies and parents. Here are the facts on teething, including tips for baby teeth hygiene and relieving pain.

  • The First Day of Life

    Your baby's here! Find out what to expect on that special day first day of life.

  • Your Newborn's Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses

    Your newborn is taking in first sights, sounds, and smells while learning to explore the world through the senses. What are your baby's responses to light, noise, and touch?

  • A to Z: Colic

    Colic is defined as crying for more than 3 hours a day, for more than 3 days a week, for at least 3 weeks.

  • Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

    Abusive head trauma is the leading cause of death in child abuse cases in the United States. It happens when someone shakes an infant.

  • Constipation

    Constipation is a very common problem among kids, and it usually occurs because a child's diet doesn't include enough fluids and fiber. In most cases, simple changes can help kids go.

  • Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) in Infants

    This harmless condition - the infant form of dandruff - causes rough, scaly patches on a baby's skin.

  • Ebstein Anomaly

    Ebstein anomaly is a rare heart defect that affects the tricuspid valve. It can cause problems that range from very mild to very serious.

  • Fetal Abdominal Cyst

    A fetal abdominal cyst is a bubble of fluid in a balloon-like bag in the belly of an unborn 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.

  • Galactosemia

    Some babies are born with the metabolic disorder glactosemia. They must drink soy-based formula instead of breast milk or a cow's milk-based formula.

  • Goldenhar Syndrome

    Goldenhar syndrome can cause incomplete development of bones in the face, affecting the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and jaw. A cleft and craniofacial care team can help kids born with the condition.

  • Intestinal Malrotation

    Malrotation is a type of obstruction caused by abnormal development of the intestines while a fetus is in the womb. Find out more about this condition and the complications it can cause.

  • Laryngomalacia

    Laryngomalacia is a common cause of noisy breathing in infants.

  • Maple Syrup Urine Disease

    Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare metabolic disorder that some babies are born with.

  • Medical Care and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

    You probably have lots of questions about your baby's health. When should you call the doctor, and what medical care should you expect for your baby at this age?

  • Medical Care and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

    Because your baby begins to show their personality during these months, your questions might focus on physical and social development.

  • Meningocele

    Some babies are born with a meningocele, which is a sac that pushes through the gap in the spine. With surgery to fix the problem, most babies with a meningocele live a healthy, normal life.

  • Myelomeningocele

    Myelomeningocele is a type of spina bifida in which a baby is born with a gap in the bones of the spine.

  • 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.

  • Phenylketonuria (PKU)

    Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disorder caused by a defect in the enzyme that breaks down an amino acid. PKU is treatable when it is found early.

  • Sepsis

    Sepsis is a serious infection usually caused when bacteria make toxins that cause the immune system to attack the body's own organs and tissues.

  • Teething Tots

    Teething can be a tough time for babies and parents. Here are the facts on teething, including tips for baby teeth hygiene and relieving pain.

  • Treating Gastroschisis - Gastroschisis Silo (Video)

    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. A gastroschisis silo allow the intestines to slowly move into the belly.

  • Umbilical Hernias

    An umbilical hernia shows up as a bump under the belly button. If a hernia doesn't go away by age 4 or 5 or causes problems, doctors may recommend surgery.

  • Tropical Smoothie

    This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Yogurt Parfait

    This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Fetal Echocardiogram

    A fetal echocardiogram (also called a fetal echo) uses sound waves to create pictures of an unborn baby's heart.

  • Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Fetal MRI)

    Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (also called a fetal MRI) uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures of an unborn baby.

  • Prenatal Test: First Trimester Screening

    The first trimester screening (or first trimester screen) includes a blood test and an ultrasound exam. It's done to see if a fetus is at risk for a chromosomal abnormality or birth defect.

  • When Your Teen Is Having a Baby

    If your daughter is pregnant and planning to have the baby, many changes await your family. How can you support her through the challenges to come?

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