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Posted by: Diane Davis on Dec 30, 2024

We like to look back at our most popular posts from 700 Children’s! Without further ado, here are the most-read articles from our team in 2024.

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The OB/GYN and the Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist: What’s the Difference?

Each year, approximately 20% of all pregnancies are considered “high risk.” Although all OB/GYNs can effectively care for pregnancies of risk, it is always recommended to add an MFM doctor to your standard care.

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Daycare: When Should You Start Looking?

Many more children need daycare than in past decades, and unfortunately, they outnumber the spaces available. We have some tips to help you along in your journey to finding the best childcare fit for your family.

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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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What Pregnant Moms Can Do to Keep Baby Healthy

Jan 11, 2022

Since more than half of pregnancies are unplanned, people who were assigned female at birth and are of reproductive age should take at least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day to help decrease the risk of neural tube defects. Read More

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How to Bathe Your Baby: What You Need to Know

Dec 16, 2021

Giving a baby a bath can be intimidating at first – they are wiggly and slippery and SO tiny. Below are some tips that will help you have a positive and safe bath time experience. Read More

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How to Choose a Baby Formula

Nov 18, 2021

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk as the sole source of nutrition for the first six months of life. However, if human milk is not an option, a baby formula should be used to help meet a baby’s full nutrition needs. Read More

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All About Baby's Soft Spot

Sep 28, 2021

You may have noticed one or two areas on your baby’s head that do not feel like they contain a bony covering. These are your baby’s soft spots, or fontanelles. Read More

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Necrotizing Enterocolitis: What You Need to Know

Aug 26, 2021

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease of the intestines that most commonly affects premature babies. It is characterized by excessive inflammation of the intestines that can lead to intestinal damage and death. Read More

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Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Older Infants: Nutrition and Weaning

Aug 19, 2021

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk exclusively for the first six months. In many countries, it is common to breastfeed/chestfeed for two years or longer. Read More

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Breastfeeding Myths

Aug 03, 2021

As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, it is important to debunk some common myths about human milk feeding that can make things harder for new parents. Read More

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Newborn Poop: Meconium and Beyond

Jul 08, 2021

While babies are still in the womb, their bodies are making a special kind of poop that is called meconium. It is typically dark brown or green, and very sticky. Read More