Conditions We Treat

The Growing Child: 7 to 9 Months

Read on to learn about common physical, speech, and other developmental milestones to expect when your baby is this age.

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The Growing Child: Newborn

A helpful look at what to expect with your newborn—from your baby's growth and reflexes to crying and emotional development.

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The Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)

Children at this age start to understand concepts and can compare abstract ideas. Read on to learn what to expect.

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The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)

Although friendships become more important at this age, children are still fond of their parents and like being part of a family. Read on to learn more.

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The Growing Child: Teenager (13 to 18 Years)

The teen years are a time of growth spurts, puberty changes, and emotional and social development. Here's what you need to know.

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The Immune System

Detailed information on the immune system and how it works.

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The Kidneys

Detailed anatomical description of the kidneys

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The Liver

Detailed anatomical description of the liver and liver transplantation in children

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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

NICUs provide specialized care for the tiniest patients. NICUs may also have intermediate or continuing care areas for babies who are not as sick but do need specialized nursing care.

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The New Mother: Taking Care of Yourself After Birth

You will need plenty of rest, good nutrition, and help during the first few weeks after your baby is born.

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The Pediatrics Orthopedic Team

Detailed information on each member of the pediatric orthopedic treatment team.

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The Surgical Team for Children

Most surgical teams include a surgeon, an anesthesiologist, a nurse anesthetist, and an operating room nurse. The number of team members differs depending on the type of surgery performed.

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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.