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Birth Control: Hormonal IUD

This Helping Hand™ explains what a hormonal IUD is, how it works, and who it works best for.

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Bottle Feeding Formula Preparation

All infants under 1 year of age should receive breast milk or infant formula, not cow's milk. There are several ways to make formula. The method explained here is the "clean" method. Wash the bottles, nipples, caps and rings after you buy them and after each use.

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Mepilex Ag Dressing

Mepilex® Ag is a soft spongey grey foam pad that has silver within it. The foam dressing (bandage) shields the wound and the silver helps to kill bacteria. This protects the wound from getting an infection.

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Glucose Tolerance Test Collection Guidelines

Use this Helping Hand to prepare for your child's outpatient glucose tolerance test.

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Anorectal Manometry

Anal manometry is a test to see how well the internal and external sphincters of the anus and the pelvic floor are working.

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Intranasal Diazepam Spray

Diazepam is the generic name for Valtoco®. This medicine is a fine mist that is given through the nose and is absorbed quickly.

Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)

Positional plagiocephaly is a flat area on the back or on one side of your baby’s head that does not go away on its own.

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Upper Endoscopy With General Anesthesia

This Helping Hand™ is about how a doctor or health care provider uses an upper endoscopy to  look for signs of redness, swelling, bleeding, ulcers, or infections.

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Pain Management: Coping With Chronic Pain

Learn how to help your child cope with chronic pain and stay active. Find practical strategies to manage pain, build healthy habits, and improve daily life.