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The Growing Child: Newborn
A helpful look at what to expect with your newborn—from your baby's growth and reflexes to crying and emotional development.
Learn MoreThe Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)
Children at this age start to understand concepts and can compare abstract ideas. Read on to learn what to expect.
Learn MoreThe Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)
Although friendships become more important at this age, children are still fond of their parents and like being part of a family. Read on to learn more.
Learn MoreThe Heart
Detailed information on the anatomy of the heart and heart transplantation in children
Learn MoreThe Hospital Surgical Setting
Many surgeries performed on children are done as an outpatient. With minor surgeries, your child will return to the outpatient surgery center after spending the needed time in the recovery room.
Learn MoreThe Liver
Detailed anatomical description of the liver and liver transplantation in children
Learn MoreThe Lungs
Detailed anatomical description of the lungs and lung transplantation in children
Learn MoreThe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
NICUs provide specialized care for the tiniest patients. NICUs may also have intermediate or continuing care areas for babies who are not as sick but do need specialized nursing care.
Learn MoreThe New Mother: Taking Care of Yourself After Birth
You will need plenty of rest, good nutrition, and help during the first few weeks after your baby is born.
Learn MoreThe Operating Room
Your child will need to know that people in the operating room will be wearing surgical clothes to help prevent germs from infecting the surgical incision.
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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.