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Patient Stories

St. Louis Children's Hospital Celebrates 4,000th SDR Surgery / Ivy's Steps

More than 4,000 children from around the world are able to take strong or first steps thanks to Dr. T.S ...

Mom Docs

Puberty and Hormones | What to Expect As a Parent

Puberty is one of the first steps in a child’s journey to adulthood. It’s an exciting time but navigating hormone ...

Mom Docs

Child Asthma | Diagnosis and Treatment

As a parent, you probably have questions about childhood asthma. First, what is asthma? In this video, Dr. Katherine Rivera ...

Departments

Combating Resistance: SLCH Neonatologists Rethink Antibiotic Use for Premature Infants

The goal is to ensure that the medications designed to combat infections while these tiny patients are in the newborn ...

Mom Docs

Gun Safety | Talking to Your Children and Other Parents

It has recently been brought to my attention that I am “extra.” This observation was thoughtfully delivered by my high ...

Mom Docs

Newborn Hearing Screening in Kids

At birth, most children hear, listen and will start to respond to sounds. However, 1-3 of every 1,000 children born ...

Mom Docs

How to Perform CPR on a Child | Parent Resources

CPR is an essential life skill that everyone should know and you as parents can help teach your family the ...

Mom Docs

Children’s Cavities | How to Keep Your Kid’s Teeth Healthy

 Did you know it’s important to fix children’s cavities, just like it’s important for adult teeth? Dr. Emily Hahn ...

Mom Docs

Finding a Babysitter for the First Time

Are you ready to find a babysitter? Whether you’re a new parent or have never left your child with someone ...