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Posted by: Edward Shepherd, MD on Nov 11, 2026

Sometimes, when a baby is born too early and their lungs aren’t developed enough, they need to be given oxygen through a machine in order to breathe. Unfortunately, over time, this can damage the lung’s fragile airways and air sacks, ultimately leading to a condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know

JUULs and other e-cigarettes can be easy for teens to hide, but their nicotine content poses serious health risks. Learn what parents should know about vaping, how to talk to teens about its dangers and ways to keep younger children safe from nicotine poisoning.

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Risks of Teen Pregnancy
Teen pregnancy can bring unique health, emotional and financial challenges. Learn about the risks, ways to prevent unintended pregnancy and how programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provide care, education and support for pregnant and parenting teens.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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