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Expert Advice

This Poo Shall Pass

Constipation is a common problem in children that is often treatable at home. If your child goes one week with ...

Patient Stories

Meet Veyda, the Victorious

Read more about Veyda's struggle with gastroschisis and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Mom Docs

The Bugs Are Here! | Dealing with Mosquito Bites

Rainy springs and hot summers in our beloved St. Louis bring a variety of annoying insects. Particularly, during these months ...

Mom Docs

It’s Here – Fall Respiratory Virus Season

Fall respiratory virus season is upon us! If you haven’t experienced it up close and personal yet, count yourself lucky ...

Mom Docs

When to Take Your Child to the ER vs Urgent Care

 When your child is sick or injured, deciding whether to go to the emergency room or urgent care can ...

Expert Advice

Seven Keys to a Nutritious Lifestyle

If children are encouraged to try a variety of foods from the start of their table-food days, eating well can ...

Mom Docs

You Think It’s Ok But It’s “Snot” | Dealing with Cold and Flu Season

Another winter cold and flu season is well underway and I find myself staring in disbelief at the amount of ...

Mom Docs

St. Louis Children’s Hospital After Hours

Introducing St. Louis Children’s Hospital After Hours – convenient medical care for your child’s illnesses and injuries by specially-trained pediatric ...

Mom Docs

The Dreaded “Stomach Bug”

What causes the “stomach bug”? Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) in U.S. children, commonly referred to as the “the stomach bug” by ...