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Mom Docs

5 things an ER doctor wouldn’t let their child do

Our doctor weighs in on helmets, ATVs, safe sleep and more. ...

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Protecting Your Infants From The Sun

On this episode of MomDocs, Dr. Carrie Coughlin, a pediatric dermatologist, joins us to discuss infants and sunscreen. ...

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The role of pediatricians in early childhood development

From well-baby checkups to navigating the teenage years, pediatricians are champions of a child's health and development. They act as ...

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How to treat your child’s sunburn — and when to call the pediatrician

First step: Stay inside for a couple of days. ...

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How to become a pediatric pulmonologist

June 17, 2024 2:00 p.m. Dr. Rivera-Spoljaric Pediatric pulmonology is a subspecialty of pediatrics, which is itself a specialty in ...

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When to seek help for mom guilt

If you feel like you’re not doing enough for your child, you’re not alone. ...

Mom Docs

Newborn Breathing: What is Normal & What Is Not

Discover the nuances of newborn breathing with Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Learn about normal patterns ...

Patient Stories

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 ...

Expert Advice

A New Screening for New Lives

Chloe’s Law now requires all Missouri hospitals to perform critical congenital heart defect (CCHD) screenings on newborns. What will this ...