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Mom Docs

Safe Touch Conversations and Sexual Abuse Prevention for Children

Talking to your kids about safety is not always an exciting or easy conversation, but it’s necessary in the world ...

Mom Docs

Asthma Attack | When to Go to the E.R.

Acute asthma attacks can be scary but understanding when to seek emergency medical help can help you remain calm when ...

Mom Docs

Choosing a Pediatrician | Finding the Best Fit for Your Family

Choosing a pediatrician who is the best fit for your family can be overwhelming. As soon as you begin asking ...

Patient Stories

Kayla's Story With the Melody Heart Valve

“I just want to be able to fly!” says 14-year-old Kayla Adams. Adams, an incoming high school freshman, just made ...

Patient Stories

Logan - A Year to Remember

He may be only two months old. And he’s only recently gone home from the NICU at St. Louis Children’s ...

Patient Stories

Newborn Baby Receives First Artificial Lung as Bridge to Lung Transplant

A newborn baby from Michigan is being kept alive at St. Louis Children’s Hospital with an artificial lung, the first ...

Patient Stories

Knowing Jack

As a mother whose child, 13-year-old Jack, does not communicate verbally, Ann Schrooten is quick to point out that there ...

Patient Stories

Blair's Story - Omphalocele

Read more about Blair's dealing with omphalocele and her experience at the NICU of St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Patient Stories

A big "STEP" for Nick

Nick eats like a typical 14-year-old boy, listing common favorites like steak, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, pizza and ...