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Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding
People who are breastfeeding should eat a well-balanced, varied diet and drink enough liquids. Read on for more details.
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.
Learn MoreMayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome
Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome (MRKH) is a rare condition that affects girls and women. It means they are born without a fully developed uterus or vagina.
Learn MoreMeal Planning for Children with Diabetes
It's important to learn about correct meal planning when your child has diabetes. The type and amount of food your child eats affects their blood sugar levels.
Learn MoreMeasles
Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infection caused by a virus. It is very contagious. It can be very serious in young children, adults over 20, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system.
Learn MoreMeasles (Rubeola) in Children
Measles (rubeola) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. It causes a red, blotchy rash. It’s a very contagious illness.
Learn MoreMeasles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
The MMR vaccine is given in 2 doses--at 12 to 15 months and at 4 to 6 years, or at least 1 month after the first dose.
Learn MoreMeckel Diverticulum
Meckel diverticulum is a small pouch in the wall of the intestine. It’s near where the small and large intestines meet. This condition is the most common birth defect of the digestive system. It happens to about 1 in 50 babies.
Learn MoreMeconium Aspiration
Meconium aspiration happens when a newborn breathes in a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds the baby in the womb. Meconium is the baby's first stool, or poop, which is sticky, thick, and dark green. It is typically passed in the womb during early pregnancy and again in the first few days after birth.
Learn MoreMedial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
Medial epicondylitis, or golfer’s elbow, is an injury to the inner side of the elbow where the muscles and tendons attach to the bone. The muscles and tendons of the forearm that bring your wrist down (extend the wrist) get damaged.
Learn MoreMedical Genetics: Chromosome Studies
When a chromosome is abnormal, it can cause health problems in the body. Tests called studies can look at chromosomes to see what type of problem a person has.
Learn MoreMedical Genetics: DNA Studies for Single Gene Defects
To look for single gene defects, healthcare providers look at the DNA to see if it has any errors in it. Errors are known as mutations.
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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.