Conditions We Treat

Pregnancy Loss

Detailed information on pregnancy loss, including types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

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Pregnancy: Issues and Answers

Access basic information about what you may be feeling, your choices, and what you can expect from prenatal care.

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Prematurity

A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature or born too early. Learn more about prematurity, including causes, risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a collection of behavioral and physical signs and symptoms that affects women a few days before their menses. These symptoms typically occur in a predictable pattern. Symptoms can include mood swings, anxiety, food cravings, bloating, fatigue and headaches.

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Prenatal Counseling

Detailed information on prenatal diagnosis to detect fetal abnormalities in the womb

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Preoperative Management for Children

Detailed information on preoperative management

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Preoperative Visit with Your Child's Surgeon

This is the time to ask questions: What are the expected results? What are the possible risks and complications? How long will the surgery take?

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Preparing a Child for Surgery

Detailed information on preparing the child having surgery

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Preparing for Your New Baby

Detailed information on preparing for your new baby

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Preparing Siblings for Surgery

When your child goes to the hospital, brothers and sisters may feel afraid, worried, or confused. They're often afraid simply because they don't know what to expect, and they may imagine the worst. Here's what you can do to help.

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Preparing the Family

Most families soon find ways to adjust to the changes that take place after a baby is born. But it's helpful to prepare family members for what's ahead.

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Preparing the Infant for Surgery

It's important to keep your baby's routine the same before the day of surgery. Make sure you, your baby, and your family are well rested.

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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.