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Preparing for Your Next Pregnancy
Are you ready to start thinking about a younger sibling for your baby? If so, here’s what you need to keep in mind before you prepare to keep growing your family.
Learn MorePreparing 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.
Learn MorePreparing 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.
Learn MorePreparing 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.
Learn MorePreparing the Preschooler for Surgery
One of the major fears preschoolers have is fear of the unknown. Tell your child about the surgery several days before the procedure and perhaps even visit the hospital for a tour.
Learn MorePreparing the School-Aged Child for Surgery
Have your child explain back to you what is going to happen in the hospital. School-aged children sometimes will listen carefully, but not understand all that was said.
Learn MorePreparing the Teen for Surgery
Allow your teen to be part of the decision-making process. Encourage them to make a list of questions to ask the healthcare providers.
Learn MorePreparing the Toddler for Surgery
Read books to your toddler about going to the hospital. Keep any explanations simple and be careful of the words you use.
Learn MorePrepubertal Vaginal Bleeding
There are several different reasons why a pediatric patient may experience vaginal bleeding. It is important to notify your health care provider if you notice your child is having vaginal bleeding.
Learn MorePreschool (4 to 5 Years)
Detailed information on preschool-aged children, ages 4 to 5 years
Learn MorePreschool and School-Aged Problems of the Teeth and Mouth
Detailed information on preschool and school-aged problems of the teeth and mouth
Learn MorePreschool Play
A preschooler needs space in which to run and explore. Take them on trips to the playground, park, or beach. Encourage them to play with other children.
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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.