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Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe to get while breastfeeding?
Dr. Kathleen Jaeger, Ob/Gyn at Missouri Baptist, a sister hospital of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains that it is safe ...
Shutting Down the Pandemic Freeway: What’s Your Exit Strategy?
In December of 2019, the entire world inadvertently took the on-ramp and started flying down the Pandemic Freeway. It’s been ...
St. Louis Children's Hospital ‘the Best Place You Can Be’ for Family After Surprising Diagnosis
Learn more about Journee Vinyard's journey and her diagnosis of renal artery stenosis. Read more about her experience with St ...
Getting Kids Ready for Back to School: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Transition
For many parents, our kids are heading back to school for the first time in two years. The transition can ...
How Do You Know If You’re a Helicopter Parent? | The Signs and How to Stop
The dreaded helicopter parent. No one wants to be one, but how can we be sure we’re not being overbearing ...
Keeping Your Cross Country Runner Healthy and Uninjured
As we head towards the beginning of August, high school sports will be getting back into full swing. Kids will ...
Speech Development Expectations: From Infancy to Preschool
From cooing, to babbling, to words, to full sentences! Dr. Maithilee Menezes, pediatric otolaryngologist, walks you through what to expect ...
Dry Scooping – The Latest Dangerous Social Media Trend
Parents should be aware of the latest TikTok and social media trend of “dry scooping” pre-workout powder. “Dry scooping” is ...
SLCH Cares For Heart Disease Patient From Infancy Into Adulthood
In 1987, at 18 months old, Alex Dixon was the first infant at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) to successfully ...