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• Surgeries and Procedures: Laryngoscopy for Parents

  
  

  Laryngoscopy, a visual examination below the back of the throat, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, pain in the throat or ear, difficulty in swallowing, narrowing of the throat, blockages in the airway, and vocal cord problems.

• Birthing Centers and Hospital Maternity Services for Parents

  
  

  Where you choose to give birth is an important decision. Is a hospital or a birth center right for you? Knowing the facts can help you make your decision.

• Exercising During Pregnancy for Parents

  
  

  Most women benefit greatly from exercising throughout their pregnancies. But during that time, you'll need to make a few changes to your normal exercise routine.

• A to Z: Postoperative Pain for Parents

  
  

  Postoperative pain is pain or discomfort after surgery.

• A to Z: Osteodystrophy for Parents

  
  

  Learn about complications of kidney and liver disease and conditions that affect bone development.

• A to Z: Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Parents

  
  

  Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be a life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes.

• A to Z: Cyst, Ovarian for Parents

  
  

  Learn about complications of ovulation and conditions that affect the female reproductive system.

• Shingles for Parents

  
  

  Shingles isn't very common in kids - it mostly affects older people. Find out what causes shingles, symptoms to watch for, and what to do if your child has it.

• A to Z Symptom: Sore Throat for Parents

  
  

  A sore throat can be caused by many things, from viral and bacterial infections to seasonal allergies and gastroesophageal reflux.

• Hemangiomas: Suzanne's Story for Parents

  
  

  When Anna was born, she developed red spots that her parents learned were hemangiomas, benign birthmarks that she eventually outgrew. Her mother tells her story.