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Medical Care & Your Baby

Hib Vaccine for Kids

The Hib vaccine helps prevent infections from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Learn when kids need the vaccine.

How Can I Comfort My Baby During Shots?

Try these things to make the shots less painful and stressful for your baby.

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 to Treat Diaper Rash

Learn how to treat diaper rash and help ease your child's discomfort.

How Vaccines Help (Video)

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

How Vaccines Help: Common Questions

Vaccines help protect kids from certain diseases. Learn what vaccines are, how they work, and why they’re safe.

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.

Jaundice in Newborns

Jaundice is when a baby has yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. Most types of jaundice go away on their own.