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The multidisciplinary Perinatal Palliative Care Team at Phoenix Children’s is here to provide expectant parents and families with guidance, support and comfort during times of uncertainty, concern and grief. When families learn that their baby is faced with a life-threatening or
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Introduction to Menopause What is menopause? When a person permanently stops having menstrual periods, this is called menopause. This means they can no longer get pregnant. Many doctors use the term menopause to refer to the period of time when hormone levels start to change
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Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents and Teens What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa (AN), a form of self-starvation, is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image that leads to restricted eating and other behavior that prevents a person from gaining weight
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Differences of Sex Development (DSD) When a child's sex is not clear at birth, the child has atypical genitalia (ambiguous genitalia). This means that the genitals don't seem to be clearly male or female. You may hear these differences called "DSDs," or sometimes "disorders of
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Exercise-Related Heat Exhaustion Heat-related illness can affect you as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. This article is about heat exhaustion caused by hard exercise or strenuous work in a hot environment. What is exercise-related heat exhaustion? Exercise-related
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At Phoenix Children’s, we offer programs and services to diagnose and treat a wide range of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and metabolic bone conditions. During your clinic visit, your family can meet with multiple specialists in one place, making the evaluation and treatment
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Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention What’s the connection between atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention? Atrial fibrillation (AFib) increases the risk for stroke. So stroke prevention is an important part of treatment for atrial fibrillation. AFib is a type of abnormal
Child Passenger Safety
… It’s important to select and use the correct car seat for your child’s age, weight, height and developmental … Children with Varying Healthcare Needs Kids with certain or complex medical conditions may require specialized equipment … seat. Before you go, check state and national laws for the latest rules and recommendations: Car seat buying guide …
What to Do in Phoenix: Tourism & Attractions
There’s so much to do, see and eat near Phoenix Children’s. During your child’s hospital stay, it can help to take a wellness and restoration break. From feeding giraffes and watching baseball to climbing mountain trails and enjoying artwork – there are year-round and seasonal
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Healthy Sleep Habits in Children What is normal sleep? The total amount of sleep your child needs varies depending on their age. Age Recommended hours of sleep per day Newborn to 3 months 14 to 17 hours 4 to 12 months 12 to 16 hours (often sleeps through the night) 1 to 2 years