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Newborn with rare brain tumor survives, thrives after treatment at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Emily Murray knows the value of teamwork and family. The successful businesswoman’s career took her all over the world. Not ...
Newborn Breathing: What is Normal & What Is Not
All newborn babies breathe faster than other children. Normal newborn breathing patterns typically are between 40-60 breaths per minute ...
St. Louis Children's Ranks No. 1 Among Missouri Children's Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine among America’s Best Children’s ...
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 ...
Medical Animations: Fetal Circulation - Foramen Ovale and Ductus Arteriosus
Watch the video as St. Louis Children's Hospital explains the two structures that develop in the prenatal heart that allow ...
Medical Animation: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
St. Louis Children's Hospital explains how drinking alcohol can affect the fetus during pregnancy. ...
Medical Animation: Breastfeeding
St. Louis Children's Hospital explains how milk forms and comes out of the breasts during breastfeeding. Learn more. ...
Jackson’s Story: Intervention Before Birth Delivers a Chance
Read more about Jackson's fight against large congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) and his experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital ...
Infant Making Great Strides After In-Womb Surgery for Spina Bifida
Jackson underwent surgery before birth to repair his spina bifida. At four-months old, this little guy is make some great ...
