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Scared on Halloween

Halloween can be spooky fun but for some kids it’s just plain scary! One of our psychologists will give families ...

News

Youngest Heart Recipient at St. Louis Children's Hospital Celebrates 30 Years With Donor Heart

Brett Myers celebrates a huge milestone at the same time St. Louis Children's Hospital also marks an important achievement. ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animations: Patent Ductus Arteriosus

The ductus arteriosus is a normal structure in the fetal circulatory system that allows blood to bypass the fetal lungs ...

Mom Docs

Your Daughter’s First Gynecology Visit | What to Expect

When should you schedule your daughter’s first gynecology visit? What should you expect during this first appointment? In this video ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animations: Appendectomy

Watch the video as St. Louis Children's Hospital explains more about appendectomy and how it works. ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animations: Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Surgery

A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a type of atrial septal defect. It is a small hole that remains open ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animations: Ventricular Septal Defect

A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect where there is an opening in the septum between the ...

Patient Stories

Medical Animations: Patent Foramen Ovale

The foramen ovale is a natural opening that exists between the right and left atria in the fetal circulatory system ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animations: Fetal Circulation - Placental Blood Supply and Capillary Exchange

Watch the video as St. Louis Children's Hospital explains how nutrients are carried in and out of the placenta. Learn ...