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Need to access pediatric information related to your child's development, behavior and illnesses? You've come to the right place. Below are explanations and tips that have been written specifically for you, the parent.

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Pregnancy and newborns

Whether you just found out that you're expecting or your due date is fast approaching, find out what you need to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and preparing for parenthood.

Your Pregnancy Advice on taking care of you, and your baby-to-be!	Articles
Preparing for Parenthood What you need to know before you welcome home your little bundle.	Articles
Childbirth Info on labor and delivery, epidurals, C-sections, and more.	Articles
Newborn Care Baby basics on feeding, sleep safety, bathing, and other routine care.	Articles
Newborn Health Conditions Learn about health conditions, like jaundice, that newborns can have.	Articles
Questions and Answers Answers to your questions about pregnancy.	Articles
Pregnant or Breastfeeding Recipes Nutrient-packed meals to help baby grow and thrive, and keep you feeling good!	Articles

Growth and development

What should you expect as your child grows? Learn how to understand and deal with your child's changing body and mind from infancy through the teen years.

Growth and Development A collection of articles on growing up, communication, feeding/eating, growth, learning/play, medical care, movement, senses, sleep and sexual development.	Articles

First aid and safety

What should you expect as your child grows? Learn how to understand and deal with your child's changing body and mind from infancy through the teen years.

Printable Safety Guides First aid and other guidance for emergency situations.	Articles
Household Safety Checklists Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home. You should answer "yes" to all of the questions.	Articles
Play It Safe How to be safe in the field and on the court.	Articles
Emergencies First aid and other guidance for emergency situations.	Articles
Home Sweet Home Guidance on childproofing and keeping kids safe at home.	Articles
The Great Outdoors Here's how to be safe under the sun and outside the home.	Articles
Is it a Medical Emergency? Different problems require different levels of care. When your child needs some sort of medical help, you have many options.	Articles

Positive parenting

All parents need a little advice now and then. Get the lowdown on parenting basics like discipline, homework help, and how to talk to your child about tough subjects, like sex, tobacco, and alcohol. Plus, find out where you can turn for help and support.

School and Family Life A collection of articles on reading, learning and education, tough family topics, family life, and resources for parents.	Articles

Condition centers

Check out our Condition Centers for one-stop destinations for everything you need to know about asthma, diabetes, fitness & nutrition, and more!

Allergies Some allergies are seasonal and happen only at certain times of the year (like when pollen counts are high); others can happen anytime someone comes in contact with an allergen.	Articles
Asthma What is asthma? How does it affect breathing? Learn here.	Articles
Cancer Learn about the different types of cancers and how they're treated.	Articles
Diabetes What is diabetes? How does it affect the body? Find out.	Articles
Flu Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. It affects all age groups, though kids tend to get it more often than adults.	Articles
Hearts How to take care of your child's heart.	Articles
Sports Medicine Help kids reduce stress and stay focused on the field.	Articles

Medical tests and exams

Does your child need a diagnostic test? Find out what to expect.

School and Family Life A collection of articles on various types of tests a child may undergo, from blood tests all the way to x-rays.	Articles

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