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  • The 5-Second Rule for Kids


    Is the 5-second rule real? No matter how long your dropped food sits on the ground, it's dirty. Learn more here.

  • Prenatal Testing: Second Trimester for Parents


    During your second trimester, you'll be offered tests based on your age, health, family medical history, and more.

  • What's a Laparoscopic Appendectomy? (Video) for Parents


    An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix. Surgeons remove the appendix when it gets blocked and becomes infected. A laparoscopic appendectomy lets surgeons remove the appendix with the help of a tiny video camera called a laparoscope.

  • A to Z: Burn, Second-Degree for Parents


    A second-degree burn affects the top two layers of skin (the epidermis and dermis). It is more serious than a first-degree burn.

  • What Are Second-Degree Burns? for Kids


    A second-degree burn is one that hurts the top two layers of skin.

  • 8 Year Well-Child Checkup for Parents


    Find out what questions, tests, and exams to expect during your 8-year-old's well-child checkup.

  • Well-Child Visit: 7 Years for Parents


    Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the seventh year.

  • Treating Gastroschisis - Gastroschisis Silo (Video) for Parents


    Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with the intestines, and sometimes other organs, sticking out through a hole in the belly wall near the umbilical cord. A gastroschisis silo allow the intestines to slowly move into the belly.

  • Can I Have a Vaginal Birth If I Had a Previous C-Section? for Parents


    A vaginal birth after cesarean (or VBAC) is considered a safe option for many women and their babies.

  • Apnea of Prematurity for Parents


    Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a condition in which premature infants stop breathing for more than 15 to 20 seconds during sleep. AOP usually goes away on its own as a baby matures.