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Mom Docs

Homework Without Tears | Make Homework Less Stressful

 With the new school year underway, kids are once again adjusting to the demands of homework, which can be ...

Patient Stories

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 ...

Mom Docs

Safe Sleep for Babies | What You Need to Know

New parents often have many questions about safe sleep for their baby. Where should your newborn sleep? What about co-sleeping ...

Mom Docs

Does My Child Need a Tonsillectomy? | Childhood Sleep Apnea

Did you know your child can have sleep apnea? Symptoms of childhood sleep apnea can include snoring and restless sleep ...

Mom Docs

When Should I Introduce Peanuts to My Baby?

Food allergies are a concern for many new parents. When they bring a new baby home, parents focus on what ...

Mom Docs

What Is the 4th Trimester and Why Is It So Important?

 The fourth trimester, or the first months after a baby’s birth, is critical for mom and her obstetric care ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin's Lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in the lymph tissue. View how Hodgkin's Disease interferes with the ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Vaccines

An illness can be caused by pathogens -- bacteria and viruses that cause disease. These foreign invaders can enter the ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Inhalers

Some people have difficulty breathing due to illnesses which constrict their airways. Medications for these respiratory symptoms can be given ...