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Birth Control (Contraceptive) Options
Birth control is safe, easy to use, and has few side effects. Finding the right method for you can help you prevent pregnancy until you want to become pregnant.
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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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Intestinal Malrotation Surgery
In this Helping Hand™, we discuss malrotation of the intestines, which is when a baby’s intestines do not move or rotate into the right place.
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Hives
In this Helping Hand™ we will discuss the causes and treatment of hives, as well as how to prevent them and when to seek help from a doctor.
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Calming a Fussy Baby
Your baby’s cry is how they communicate with you. Babies cry so they can be fed, put to sleep, or have their diaper changed. All babies cry, especially in the first 6 months of life. During this period, most babies can cry for 45 minutes to 2 hours each day.
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Abdominal Pain: Hospital Admission
Abdominal pain (belly pain) can happen for many reasons. Learn what to expect if your child is in the hospital for abdominal pain.
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner part of the eyelids.
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Hearing Assistive Technology
Hearing assistive technology (HAT), formerly called FM systems or assistive listening devices (ALDs), help people with hearing loss hear better.
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Pinworms: Treatment and Prevention
Pinworms are small white worms that live in the large intestine. They are about 1/2 inch long and as thin as a thread. They can sometimes be seen in and around the child's bowel movements. The adult female pinworm lays her eggs on the skin around the anus. This causes itching and scratching.
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Diabetes: When Your Child Should Stay Home from School
This Helping Hand™ covers when your child should stay home and get a school excuse for their diabetes and when they should stay in school.