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Fetal Echocardiography
Fetal echocardiography (echo) uses sound waves to check the heart of your developing baby. Learn why the test is used, and what to expect before, during, and after this test.
Learn MoreFetal Growth Restriction
Fetal growth restriction is a condition in which an unborn baby is smaller than expected for the number of weeks of pregnancy (gestational age).
Learn MoreFetal Monitoring
In pregnancy and during labor, your health care provider will check your unborn baby’s heart rate and other functions. Monitoring can be done on the outside of your belly (external monitoring). Or it may be done directly on the baby while inside your uterus (internal monitoring). Fetal monitoring is a very common procedure.
Learn MoreFetal Movement Counting
Fetal movement counting is a way to check the health of a developing baby (fetus). It’s often called kick counting. It’s done by counting the number of kicks you feel from your baby in a certain time period.
Learn MoreFever
In this Helping Hand™, we discuss fever, which is an increase in the body’s temperature above the normal range. Most doctors agree that a temperature over 101° F is a fever. Fevers lower than 101° F don't need to be treated unless your child is uncomfortable or has a history of febrile seizures.
Learn MoreFibromyalgia in Children
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues all over the body. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, how it's diagnosed and treated, and what you can do to support your child who has it.
Learn MoreFifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)
Fifth disease is a mild illness caused by a virus. Symptoms include a blotchy rash that begins on the cheeks and spreads to the arms, legs and torso.
Learn MoreFire Safety and Burns
Detailed information on fire safety and burns and preventing injuries and death in children
Learn MoreFire Safety and Burns Overview
Know the types of burns you can get and how to keep you and your family safe.
Learn MoreFire Safety and Burns: Identifying High-Risk Situations
Children are at increased risk for serious fire and burn injuries and death because they have thinner skin than adults. This results in burns at lower temperatures.
Learn MoreFirearms
Detailed information on firearm safety and preventing injuries and death in children
Learn MoreFirst Aid for a Choking Baby
If your baby is choking, first aid may clear the airway so your baby can breathe. Read on to learn what to do.
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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.