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Does My Child Need a Checkup? | A Guide to Well Visits and Annual Physicals
I get it. There’s a pandemic going on. And even if there wasn’t – between work, school, homework, caring for ...
Good Manners in the Digital Age: Phone Etiquette
It’s hard enough to pry our children away from their devices, but it’s also important that they know how to ...
Miscarriage Management: My Personal Story
I have been so blessed with two wonderful, uncomplicated pregnancies and two beautiful, healthy daughters. But, there was another pregnancy ...
How to Alleviate First Trimester Nausea Symptoms
Morning sickness is a classic symptom of pregnancy. While not always in the literal morning, nausea affects many women in ...
No Period, No Problem? | When to Worry About Your Teen Athlete’s Missing Menstrual Cycle
While many teenagers would gladly not experience a menstrual period each month, for pediatricians taking care of them, regular periods ...
Swelling in Pregnancy: How to Alleviate Your Aching Feet and Hands
Swollen feet are a very common and well-known issue when pregnant. But, perhaps you’ve noticed swelling in other parts of ...
Anxiety as a Parent: Sending Your Kid Back to School
I remember the first day back to school as a kid, often full of nervous excitement, to find out which ...
Dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: How It Can Affect Fertility
What are the issues that you might face with polycystic ovarian syndrome? Dr. Shelby Dickison, OB/GYN at St. Louis Children’s ...
What Does the COVID-19 Infection Do to Your Lungs?
I’ve just finished another block on the COVID ICU service, and now more than a year and a half into ...
