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Medical Care & Your Baby

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.

Hernias

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

How Can I Comfort My Baby During Shots?

Find out what the experts have to say.

How Can I Tell if My Baby Is Constipated?

A baby probably isn't constipated if their stool (poop) is soft, no matter how often the bowel movements happen or if the baby strains to pass them.

How Vaccines Help (Video)

Vaccines help keep kids healthy, but many parents still have questions about them. Get answers here.

I'm Pregnant. How Can I Avoid Having My Baby Early?

Find out what the experts have to say.

If Your Baby Has a Birth Defect

If your child has a birth defect, you don't have to go it alone - many people and resources are available to help you.

Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Newborns

An intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is bleeding in and around the brain’s ventricles. Most babies with a mild IVH do well.