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  • Is Circumcision Right for Your Baby?

    Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis, called the foreskin. It's an elective procedure, meaning you can choose to have your child circumcised or not. It's helpful to decide before your baby is born.

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  • Frosted Orange Cake Recipe

    Want to give your family a sweet treat? Try this delectable cake with a hint of orange.

    Try recipe - link to Frosted Orange Cake Recipe

  • Ectopic Pregnancy: What You Should Know

    A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths during the first 3 months of pregnancy in the U.S. That's why it's crucial that you don't ignore its symptoms.

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Pregnancy & Newborns

Pregnancy is an exciting time for parents-to-be. You want to know as much as you can about your developing baby and how your actions will affect his health. Use this information to help you make informed decisions from conception through delivery.

Children's Health

You want the best for your child, from good nutrition to effective discipline to a breadth of life opportunities.

    QUIZZES
    Acne Quiz

    Learn about acne with this multiple-choice quiz. You'll learn, for example, which factors promote blackheads.

    Children's BMI Calculator

    BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight.

      VIDEOS
      For Kids: How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler with a Spacer

      A metered-dose inhaler sends medicine to the airways in your lungs. You must use the inhaler the right way for it to work. This video shows you how to use one with a spacer.