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Prenatal Medical Care The importance of early prenatal medical care As soon as you find out you are pregnant, you should work with your healthcare provider to set up a schedule of prenatal care. For normal pregnancies without major complications, prenatal exams are often
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The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview What is ovulation? When a young woman reaches puberty, she starts to ovulate. This is when a mature egg or ovum is released from one of the ovaries. The ovaries are the two female reproductive organs found in the pelvis. If the egg is fertilized
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While spina bifida is usually mild and doesn’t require treatment, the severe forms can cause a number of health issues. At Phoenix Children’s, we follow guidelines from the Spina Bifida Association that include all aspects of spina bifida care. These guidelines help ensure that
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Concerned your child has a learning disability? Here’s what you can do
… else going on, and they were determined to get to the bottom of it. It took nearly the entire school year, but … I be concerned about my child? Parents know their children best and often have a gut feeling when something is wrong. A …
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Phoenix Children’s Names Associate Surgeon in Chief of Phoenix Children’s Hospital – East Valley
Kathleen van Leeuwen, MD, will serve as associate surgeon-in-chief of Phoenix Children’s Hospital – East Valley, slated to open in 2023. Dr. van Leeuwen is recognized in her field as an outstanding physician and surgeon and, as a longtime resident and active community member in the East Valley, she has worked and lived alongside the families Phoenix Children’s serves.
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Congenital Laryngeal Stridor in Babies What is congenital laryngeal stridor? Congenital laryngeal stridor is a noisy or high-pitched sound with breathing. It is from an abnormally formed voice box (larynx). It's present at birth (congenital). What causes congenital laryngeal
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Premenstrual syndrome or PMS is a group of physical and emotional symptoms many people may have in the days before their period starts. Symptoms usually stop when the period starts or shortly after. It’s thought to
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One of the top centers for treating chest deformities in North America is right here
… Excavatum Chest Wall Center Phoenix Children’s Makes the Best Pectus Excavatum Surgery Even Better Born with a deep … Hugo Barnett suffered from asthma and struggled to breathe. Cardiovascular exercise or playing sports with his friends … “funnel chest” or “concave chest,” pectus is the most common chest wall deformity and can range from mild to …
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Molluscum Contagiosum in Children What is molluscum contagiosum in children? Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin disease that causes small pink or skin-colored bumps on your child’s skin. It is not harmful and usually does not have any other symptoms. The virus is inside the