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Tricuspid atresia (TA) is a heart defect present at birth (congenital). It occurs when the tricuspid valve doesn’t form right during fetal heart development. This happens during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. ...

Hypoglycemia is when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is too low. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the brain and the body. In a newborn baby, low blood sugar can happen for many reasons. It can cause problems such as ...

All our transport team nurses are registered nurses and are required to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the emergency unit (EU), NICU or PICU. Our transport team paramedics have extensive EMS field experience and are highly skilled in management of emergent situations. ...

Getting a second opinion on your child’s heart diagnosis is easy to obtain from The Heart Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Learn more about Heart Program, call 314-454-5437. ...

View the PICU Glossary of Terms from St. Louis Children's Hospital. For more information on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at St. Louis Children's Hospital, call 314-454-KIDS (5437). ...

Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder that is usually diagnosed in children during their first year of life. Children with DBA do not make enough red blood cells–the cells that carry oxygen to all other cells in the body. ...

Feeding: You have two choices for feeding your baby, breast milk or formula. Do not give your baby anything else to eat (including juice, water, or regular milk) until your pediatrician recommends it. Interested in Breastfeeding? There have been cases of women successfully breast-feeding adopted ...

If you suspect your child has heat exhaustion, you should take immediate action. ...

Ah, yes. Typical family car trip chatter. The kind that makes aggravated parents crank up the radio or pop in a video just to find some peace. ...

The pediatric gastroenterology medical team at St. Louis Children's Hospital performs many procedures including barium enema exams, ultrasound exams, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and x-ray exams, and more. ...