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  • Hemophilia: Handling Bleeds for Parents


    Kids with hemophilia can bleed easily or longer than normal. So it's important for parents to know how to handle bleeding when it happens.

  • Will I Bleed the First Time? for Teens


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) for Teens


    If periods aren't regular it's usually because a girl's body is still developing. But sometimes, changes in blood flow can be a sign of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).

  • A to Z Symptom: Rectal Bleeding for Parents


    Learn about some common causes of rectal bleeding, most of which aren't serious.

  • Hemophilia for Parents


    Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that prevents the blood from clotting properly. With modern treatment, most kids who have it can lead full, healthy lives.

  • von Willebrand Disease for Teens


    When people have Von Willebrand disease, their blood doesn't clot properly. Many teens with VWD have such mild symptoms that they never know they have it.

  • Von Willebrand Disease for Parents


    Easy bruising and excessive bleeding can be signs of Von Willebrand disease, a genetic disorder that affects blood's ability to clot.

  • Immune Thrombocytopenia for Parents


    Immune thrombocytopenia happens when the immune system attacks platelets. Viral infections often trigger this in children, but it usually goes away within 6 months.

  • What to Do About Cuts for Parents


    Most cuts can be safely treated at home. But deeper cuts - or any wounds that won't stop bleeding - need emergency medical treatment.

  • Nosebleeds for Parents


    A nosebleed can be scary, but it's rarely cause for alarm. Here's how to handle one at home.