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Health Care Providers: Obstetricians & Gynecologists for Parents
Obstetrics & gynecology is the branch of medicine that treats conditions and problems related to female reproductive health.
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Parenting Multiples for Parents
Parents of twins (or more!) can feel as if they've left the hospital and arrived home on a different planet. Here's how to cope.
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Going to the Doctor for Kids
When you go to the doctor for a checkup, it's because your parents and your doctor want to see that you're growing just the way you should. Read all about what happens at the doctor's office.
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Health Care Providers: Orthopedists for Parents
An orthopedist, or orthopedic surgeon, studies, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect muscles, joints, and bones, such as infections, sports injuries, broken bones, and joint problems.
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Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding for Parents
Making a decision to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is a personal one. There are some points to consider to help you decide which option is best for you and your baby.
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Breastfeeding FAQs: Spitting Up, Gagging, and Biting for Parents
Here are answers to some common questions about handling spitting up, gagging, and other concerns during breastfeeding.
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Anesthesia - What to Expect for Teens
Here's a quick look at what may happen before, during, and after you get anesthesia.
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Health Care Providers: Midwives for Parents
A midwife specializes in female reproductive health care needs such as prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care for low-risk pregnancies.
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School-Based Health Centers for Parents
School-based health centers provide a range of services to meet kids' and teens' health care needs. Centers usually are inside a school building or right next door.
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Getting the Most From a Doctor's Visit for Parents
Here are tips on the best ways to communicate with your child's doctor and get the most information during a visit.