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.
Find out about fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
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.
Learn about several types of lines and catheters inserted into a vein that are used for vascular access on a premature baby or ill newborn.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
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.
Read about various types of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Learn about tetanus, a life-threatening infection. Updated immunizations in children and adults can prevent tetanus.
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.
Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.
Learn about anemia of prematurity, what causes it and how it is treated.
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 about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Learn what a blood and marrow transplant is, and where blood stem cells come from.
Learn what meconium is and what meconium-related conditions can occur in newborns.
Learn about the different subtypes of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and how they are diagnosed.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.
Complications following scoliosis surgery can occur. Learn about the side effects of surgery, and what to look for in your recovering teen.
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.
