American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘pediatric’
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Premature Birth
Preterm is defined as babies born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy.
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Boys and Puberty
Puberty for boys usually starts between the ages of 9 and 16 and while it can be scary and confusing,…
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Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures occur in young children with fevers above 102°F (38.9°C). They aren’t as dangerous as they appear and usually…
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Newborn Reflexes and Behavior
Newborn babies have limited control over their bodies, but they do have certain behaviors and reflexes that parents need to…
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Heart Murmurs
A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a sign of a heart problem.
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Babies and Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers
Sucking on thumbs, fingers, and pacifiers is common in babies. Each has its pros and cons for parents to…
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Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Enuresis is the medical name for bedwetting.
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Infant CPR/Choking
Quick response is crucial when performing CPR on children or helping a child who is choking.
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Newborn Sleep Routines
Establishing a sleep routine for your newborn will help both the baby and you develop stability and predictability.
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)
Meconium aspiration syndrome affects newborns who inhale their stool and/or amniotic fluid before, during, or after labor and delivery.
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Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the…
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When Your Toddler Doesn't Want to Eat
Get creative and clever to help your toddler eat healthy.
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Asthma in Kids
Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe.
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Your Baby's Development: The Second Trimester
The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of weeks 13 or 14…
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Your Child’s Mental Health
Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children…
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Intoeing
Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…
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Stuttering
Stuttering is a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak smoothly. It can cause them to repeat words, parts…
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OTC Cough and Cold Medicines and My Child
Doctors do not recommend giving children younger than 6 years old OTC medicines for cough and cold.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition where babies are unable to break down an amino acid. This can lead…
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Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is a rare disease. It usually doesn’t happen in the United States. It’s tied to the bacteria that…
