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How dangerous is it to get COVID-19 during pregnancy?

Dr. Jeannie Kelly, a Washington University maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a sister hospital of St. Louis Children’s Hospital ...

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Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe to get while pregnant?

Dr. Kathleen Jaeger, Ob/Gyn at Missouri Baptist, a sister hospital of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains that it is safe ...

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Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe to get while breastfeeding?

Dr. Kathleen Jaeger, Ob/Gyn at Missouri Baptist, a sister hospital of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains that it is safe ...

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Shutting Down the Pandemic Freeway: What’s Your Exit Strategy?

In December of 2019, the entire world inadvertently took the on-ramp and started flying down the Pandemic Freeway. It’s been ...

Patient Stories

St. Louis Children's Hospital ‘the Best Place You Can Be’ for Family After Surprising Diagnosis

Learn more about Journee Vinyard's journey and her diagnosis of renal artery stenosis. Read more about her experience with St ...

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Getting Kids Ready for Back to School: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Transition

For many parents, our kids are heading back to school for the first time in two years. The transition can ...

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How Do You Know If You’re a Helicopter Parent? | The Signs and How to Stop

The dreaded helicopter parent. No one wants to be one, but how can we be sure we’re not being overbearing ...

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Keeping Your Cross Country Runner Healthy and Uninjured

As we head towards the beginning of August, high school sports will be getting back into full swing. Kids will ...

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Speech Development Expectations: From Infancy to Preschool

From cooing, to babbling, to words, to full sentences! Dr. Maithilee Menezes, pediatric otolaryngologist, walks you through what to expect ...