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St. Louis Children's Ranks No. 1 Among Missouri Children's Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine among America’s Best Children’s ...
Medical Animations: Fetal Circulation - Placental Blood Supply and Capillary Exchange
Within the umbilical cord, the umbilical vein carries oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the fetus. The umbilical arteries ...
Medical Animations: Fetal Circulation - Foramen Ovale and Ductus Arteriosus
As in an adult heart, the prenatal heart develops four chambers and four valves. But because the fetal lungs will ...
Medical Animation: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
During pregnancy, the fetus receives all the nutrients it needs to grow and develop through the placenta. If a woman ...
Medical Animation: Breastfeeding
The outer breast consists of a nipple and areola. The tip of the nipple contains several hole openings allowing for ...
Jackson’s Story: Intervention Before Birth Delivers a Chance
In January 2019, Micole Hopke and her husband, Patrick, went for what they assumed would be a routine checkup of ...
Infant Making Great Strides After In-Womb Surgery for Spina Bifida
Jackson underwent surgery before birth to repair his spina bifida. At four-months old, this little guy is make some great ...
Providing Hope Through a Continuum of Care
St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center offers patients and families medical and emotional support. ...
Medical Animation: Fetal Development
Pregnancy and delivery involve the entire female reproductive system, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina. After an egg ...