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Stocking Stuffers and Toys to Avoid This Holiday Season

Just because a toy is on a shelf in a toy store or marketed online doesn’t mean it is free ...

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Restless Leg Syndrome During Pregnancy: How to Cope

Sometimes it feels like those pregnancy symptoms are innumerable and show no sign of relief. Fortunately, MomDocs has your back ...

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Supporting Teens with Eating Disorders During the Holidays

The holidays bring up many emotions and images for people. Food and family gatherings are at the center of plans ...

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What to Do When Your Teen Wants a Lip or Tongue Piercing

So, your teen wants a lip or tongue piercing. YIKES! Is it actually something to be concerned about? The short ...

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Holiday Safety: Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Season

It seems hard to believe, but the winter holidays will soon be here! I am looking forward to seeing relatives ...

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Pediatric Emergency Room: What Sets it Apart from the Regular ER?

What do you do when your kid takes a tumble and needs to go to the ER? Will they be ...

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Maintaining A Routine During Holiday Breaks & Smooth Back-to-School Transitions

It’s that time of year again! Our favorite creature comforts are pumpkin flavored and apple-cinnamon scented. The boots, scarves, and ...

Patient Stories

Teen Athlete Fights Rare Knee Condition With Surgery, Rehab and Hard Work

Learn more about Nina Simpson's journey and struggle with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

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Skin-to-Skin Contact: Benefits for Both Baby and Parents

Baby’s first cuddle is very important. When you first see your newborn you might just have the urge to hold ...