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Aromatherapy: Essential Oils

This Helping Hand™ is about how to use essential oils for aromatherapy safely.

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Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

This Helping Hand™ is about having a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T & A) surgery. During this surgery, the tonsils and adenoids are taken out at the same time.

Hepatitis B

The hepatitis B virus is one of the several viruses that can cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B is caused by a virus found in blood, semen, vaginal secretions and saliva. It is mainly spread through unprotected sexual activity or exposure to blood.

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ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

Learn more about Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

This Helping Hand™ is about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is an eye problem that babies born early (premature) are at high risk for.

Vaginal Discharge

This Helping Hand™ addresses vaginal discharge, a common and normal occurrence for women. Typically, normal vaginal discharge is thin, mucus-like, and can be clear, white, or slightly yellow. It usually has no unpleasant odor and does not cause itching or irritation.

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Gastrointestinal Test (Upper GI Series)

An upper GI series is a test that is done to see how the stomach fills and empties into the small bowel. The test uses an X-ray to look for things that are not normal in the upper GI tract.

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Skin-to-Skin Care for Your Infant

This Helping Hand™ is about how skin-to-skin care is when a baby is placed directly on a parent's bare chest. It helps keep the baby warm, steadies their heart rate and breathing, and supports bonding and feeding.

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Mixing Antibiotics at Home

This Helping Hand™ details steps for how to mix and properly store antibiotics at home.