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Postterm Pregnancy
A pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks is called postterm. A pregnancy that is between 41 and 42 weeks is called late-term. Most women deliver between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.
Learn MorePost-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)
Post-Thrombotic Syndrome or PTS can occur when there are changes in a blood vessel after a blood clot is formed.
Learn MorePosttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. A child with PTSD has constant, scary thoughts and memories of a past event. The child finds the event terrifying, either physically or emotionally.
Learn MorePotassium Restriction for Children
Read on for detailed information to help your child limit or avoid high-potassium foods.
Learn MorePrecocious (Early) Puberty in Children
This Helping Hand™ is about early puberty in children. Sometimes, puberty can start earlier and before signs show.
Learn MorePrecocious Puberty
Puberty that happens early is called precocious puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity develop too soon. This includes breast growth, pubic hair, and voice changes. These are known as secondary sexual characteristics. Precocious puberty happens before age 8 in girls, and before age 9 in boys.
Learn MorePregnancy and Medical Conditions
Detailed information on pregnancy and medical conditions
Learn MorePregnancy and Pre-existing Heart Disease
Pre-existing heart disease is a heart problem that you had before you got pregnant. This often means a heart condition that you were born with (congenital). These can include heart problems that may have been fixed. It can also include heart valve issues.
Learn MorePregnancy Complications
Detailed information on the most common complications during pregnancy
Learn MorePregnancy- How Your Digestion Changes
Digestion is the process of breaking down food and drink into smaller parts so that the body can use them to build and nourish cells, and to provide energy.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.