Sharing wellness stories from our children to yours. Serving the health needs for all children and families across 50 states and over 80 countries.

Expert Advice

Important COVID-19 Information

Coronaviruses are a common group of viruses that usually cause mild to moderate respiratory illness. The particular strain in the ...

Expert Advice

Skin and Games

Don’t let a skin infection bench your young athlete. Skin-to-skin contact during play, open wounds and shared equipment can put ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animations: Fetal Circulation - Placental Blood Supply and Capillary Exchange

Watch the video as St. Louis Children's Hospital explains how nutrients are carried in and out of the placenta. Learn ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animations: Fetal Circulation - Foramen Ovale and Ductus Arteriosus

Watch the video as St. Louis Children's Hospital explains the two structures that develop in the prenatal heart that allow ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

St. Louis Children's Hospital explains how drinking alcohol can affect the fetus during pregnancy. ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Measles

In this video St. Louis Children's Hospital explains what measles is and how it spreads to others. ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Mumps

Watch as St. Louis Children's Hospital explains what mumps is and how it can be spread to others. ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Breastfeeding

St. Louis Children's Hospital explains how milk forms and comes out of the breasts during breastfeeding. Learn more. ...

Patient Stories

Jackson’s Story: Intervention Before Birth Delivers a Chance

Read more about Jackson's fight against large congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) and his experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital ...