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Malignant Teratoma
Learn MoreMallet Finger
Mallet finger is an injury to the end of a finger. It happens when an object, like a ball, hits the tip of a finger and bends the joint down too fast and too far. The force of the hit can either tear the extensor tendon or break the bone.
Learn MoreMalocclusion in Children
Malocclusion is when a child’s teeth become crooked or crowded. The child may also have a problem with their bite. That means the teeth of the upper jaw don’t meet normally with the teeth of the lower jaw when the jaw is closed.
Learn MoreManaging Poor Weight Gain in Your Breastfed Baby
Sometimes a breastfed baby will gain weight more slowly than they should. Read on to learn some helpful tips on how to deal with this.
Learn MoreMarfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue caused by genetic mutations that result in the dysregulation of the proteins of the extracellular matrix (fibrillin). The diagnosis is based on signs, family history, and results of diagnostic tests.
Learn MoreMastoiditis in Children
Mastoiditis is a complication of a middle ear infection. Read on to learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Learn MoreMaternal and Fetal Infections
In pregnancy, infections are a common complication—but women may not have obvious symptoms, or they may show different symptoms of an infection.
Learn MoreMaternal and Fetal Infections Overview
During pregnancy, certain infections may cause problems for you and your baby. So it's important to treat and prevent infections when you're pregnant.
Learn MoreMaternal and Fetal Testing
Women with high-risk pregnancies often need a close watch for potential problems or complications. Many tests and procedures are available to monitor the health of both mother and baby.
Learn MoreMaternal and Fetal Testing Overview
There are tests and procedures that can help keep track of your health and your baby's health during pregnancy. Understand what questions to ask about these tests and procedures, and know which health problems may need testing.
Learn MoreMaternity Leave
The length of time given for a paid maternity leave of absence varies among companies. Some women extend their maternity leaves by taking additional weeks of unpaid leave.
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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.