Newborn Screening Tests
A national program exists to screen all newborns for certain disorders in the first few days of life.
Anorectal Malformation in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesAnorectal malformations are birth defects, or problems that happen as an unborn baby is developing during pregnancy. With this defect, the anus and rectum don’t develop properly. They are the lower part of the digestive tract.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesCleft lip and palate are openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth (palate). A child can be born with a cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Cleft lip and palate may be the only birth defects, or they may happen with other defects.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPatent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart defect found in the days or weeks after birth. Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Normal Growth
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA child’s growth not only involves the length and weight of their body, but also internal growth and development.
Cognitive Development in the Teen Years
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesCognitive development means the growth of a child’s ability to think and reason. This growth happens differently from ages 6 to 12, and ages 12 to 18.