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Preparing Your Child for Their First Surgery

If your child needs surgery for the first time, you probably have a lot of questions. How can you help ...

Mom Docs

Pumpkin Carving Alternatives | Halloween Safety Tips for Parents

Looking for safe alternatives to carving pumpkins this year? We’ve recruited a few helpers to demonstrate our favorite pumpkin decorating ...

Departments

Comprehensive Clinic Addresses Noncardiac Issues of Fontan Patients

St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine offers a multidisciplinary option for evaluating children for the noncardiac ...

Departments

New Neurology Chief Focuses on Research and Collaboration for Better Patient Care 

With an insatiable curiosity and passion for patient care, pediatric neurologist Christina Gurnett, MD, PhD, doesn’t accept the status quo ...

Departments

The Pros and Cons of Vertebral Body Tethering for Scoliosis

Scott Luhmann, MD, has expertise in a variety of procedures to treat scoliosis including vertebral body stapling, tethering and resection. ...

Patient Stories

Historic Heart-Lung Transplant Saves Baby

Read about how St. Louis Children's Hospital helped Jack with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. ...

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Going to the Emergency Room | Your Child’s First Emergency Room Visit

It’s natural that you might have to visit the emergency room with your child at some point. In this MomTalks ...

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What is a Pediatric Dentist?

Taking your child to their first dentist appointment is an exciting milestone. However, it may also bring about many questions ...

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Fall Allergy Relief For Your Child

Enjoying the cool air during fall is refreshing after the heat of the summer months. Unfortunately, many kids struggle with ...