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Very low birth weight (VLBW) is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 3 pounds, 4 ounces. It is very rare that babies are born this tiny. Only about 1% of babies born in the U.S. are very low birth ...

A hernia is when a part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the belly (abdominal) muscles. The hernia creates a soft lump or bulge under the skin. ...

The common cold (upper respiratory infection) is one of the most common illnesses in children as most will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year. ...

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a type of behavior disorder. It is mostly diagnosed in childhood. Children with ODD are uncooperative, defiant, and hostile toward peers, parents, teachers, and other authority figures. They are more troubling to others than they are to themselves. ...

The St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University Heart Center understands that caring for a medically-complicated child can contribute to feelings of anxiety and worry that can be overwhelming. To help provide additional emotional support as you navigate your child’s care, the Heart Center provides ...

St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center offers patients and families medical and emotional support. ...

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is also called trisomy 21. It includes certain birth defects, learning problems, and facial features. A child with Down syndrome also may have heart defects and problems with vision and hearing. How severe or mild these problems are ...

Overview Flat head syndrome (deformational plagiocephaly) is when a baby’s head develops a lasting flat spot. The flat spot may be either on one side of the head or on the back of the head. This happens when a baby sleeps in the same position ...

Graves disease is an autoimmune disease. The immune system normally protects the body from germs with chemicals called antibodies. ...

Mumps is a very contagious viral illness that infects the pair of salivary glands in front of the ears. These are called the parotid glands. Symptoms of mumps include swelling in the throat and jaw. ...