Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Learn how unrelated donors are found, before your child's blood and marrow transplant.
Learn about several types of lines and catheters that are used for vascular access on a premature baby. They are inserted into either a vein or an artery.
Find out about fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
Learn what meconium is and why it is important that your baby pass their meconium in the first 24 hours of life.
A hernia is a bulge that develops in the body. Learn about common types of hernias found near the belly or the groin.
June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Balloon atrial septostomy is a procedure to expand an atrial septal defect and improve oxygenation of the blood. It is often performed for infants with certain types of congenital heart disease (CHD) such as transposition of the great arteries.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect movements, balance and posture.
Tethered cord occurs when the spinal cord gets stuck to the bottom of the spinal column and is stretched. Learn about how tethered cord is treated.
Learn how your baby's spina bifida is repaired with surgery either before or after they are born. Also learn what happens after surgery and how to take care of your baby at home.
Read about various types of congenital malformations of the GI tract. These birth defects are rare, but potentially serious.
Learn about anemia of prematurity, what causes it and how it is treated.
Learn about heart conditions that afflict children. Examples, possible causes, methods of detection and prevention of heart disease are discussed.
How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.
Teens living with hemophilia can find out what happens during a bleed. Learn about the symptoms of a bleed.
Learn what a blood and marrow transplant is, and where blood stem cells come from.
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and protective layers of tissue around the brain and spinal column. Read about the causes of meningitis as well as prevention and treatment.
Learn about what is involved in changing a baby's diaper.
Learn about the different subtypes of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and how they are diagnosed.
An echocardiogram (or ‘echo’) is a special test that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to take pictures of the heart. Learn about how they are done, and how to help your child prepare for one.
Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.
