Treatment for facial nerve conditions including Mobius syndrome, Bell's palsy and Guillian Barre syndrome in children. Learn more from The Facial Nerve Institute at St. Louis Children's Hospital....

In children, facial paralysis can happen for a multitude of reasons. It is very rare for facial paralysis to be inherited....

This inherited disorder increases the risk for deep vein thrombosis (clots that appear deep in the body, usually in the thigh or lower leg) and complications with pregnancy, such as miscarriage. It is the most common inherited clotting disorder and occurs most often in children...

Failure to thrive (FTT) is slow physical development in a baby or child. It’s caused by a baby or child not having enough nutrition....

Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited condition characterized by recurrent episodes of painful inflammation in the abdomen, chest, or joints. These episodes are often accompanied by fever and sometimes a rash....

Fanconi's anemia prevents your bone marrow from making enough new blood cells for your body to work normally. It also can cause your bone marrow to make many faulty blood cells....

Overview Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thighbone (femur). The femur is the bone that is located between the hip and the knee. This health problem causes a child’s knees and feet to turn inward. The child may have a pigeon-toed appearance. How...

Overview A baby born to a mother who drinks alcohol during pregnancy can have many problems. This is called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASDs include: Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). This is the most severe effect of drinking during pregnancy. It may include fetal death....

All parents want the very best for their baby. When there is a problem with your unborn baby, our team at the Fetal Care Center will provide the skilled, sensitive care you and your baby need. We are world-class doctors who expertly diagnose and treat...

If you are welcoming a new baby to your family, you want everything to go smoothly for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. At the St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University Heart Center, we offer exceptional prenatal and newborn heart care to help your baby...