Learn about anemia of prematurity, what causes it and how it is treated.
Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.
Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.
Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare but serious disease that affects the bowels of premature or newborn infants. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of the condition.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
You can still work on breastfeeding while your baby is in the hospital. Learn how to prepare for breastfeeding and recognize your baby’s feeding cues.
Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn about the causes and treatments.
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.
Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.
Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. Learn about causes and treatments of jaundice in newborns.
Parenteral nutrition is liquid nutrition that is given to your child through an intravenous (IV) infusion if their digestive system cannot absorb or tolerate adequate food or fluids by mouth or through a feeding tube to be able to grow and thrive.
Learn about eye examinations, the optometrist’s role and the equipment used, so you can prepare your child, and yourself, for the vision test.
A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.
A list of resources for when your child is transitioning to adult care.
Learn about resources that are available for parents to help their children improve their writing and printing skills.
