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If your child has been diagnosed with cleft lip or palate, here’s what you need to know

You may be surprised to learn that cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects in children born in the United States, occurring in about one in every 600 to 700 births.  The good news for families who find themselves faced with a diagnosis is this- while a cleft lip or palate requires ongoing medical care throughout childhood and into adulthood, the condition is highly treatable and children go on to lead normal, healthy lives.

If you have a child with a congenital heart defect, here’s what you should expect from your pediatrician

Parents of a child with a chronic illness can expect to attend numerous doctor’s appointments throughout their child’s formative years. You have specialists and consultants and surgeons and therapists; it can become a full-time job keeping up with this complex web of moving parts.

High blood pressure occurs in 20 percent of pregnancies

Written by Dr. Torre Halscott, Senior Resident, OB/GYN

Pediatric Neurosurgeon Joins Arnold Palmer Hospital to Lead New Neuroscience Center

Orlando, FL (May 17, 2017) – Samer Elbabaa, MD, FAANS, FACS has joined Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children to head up a new pediatric

A RETROSPECTIVE CONTINUATION STUDY IN SMALL FIBER NEUROPATHY IN CHILDREN: PRESENTATION & CLINICAL FEATURES

A RETROSPECTIVE CONTINUATION STUDY IN SMALL FIBER NEUROPATHY IN CHILDREN: PRESENTATION & CLINICAL FEATURES

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If you have a child with a congenital heart defect, here’s what you should expect from your pediatrician (Part 2 of 2)

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what your pediatrician can offer in the care of your child prenatally through the newborn period. In Part 2, we’ll share what role your pediatrician will play throughout infancy, childhood and adolescence.

What to do if you think your child has the flu

This year has been a particularly difficult flu season, and it’s not over yet. Experts estimate that we’re about halfway through the season (although the flu virus can often be unpredictable), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an alarming number of hospitalizations and flu-related deaths. Especially concerning is the number of pediatric deaths related to the flu; 26 children have died this year from flu-related illnesses, and we know from previous experience that there are likely more that haven’t been reported.

Why Am I Coughing? It Could Be the Flu — or Vaping

The outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries shows no sign of decreasing across the United States and, with the onset of flu season, it would be very easy to confuse the two. The symptoms are very much the same.

Preparation for Birth E-Class

This E-class is an eight-chapter, interactive, web-based class that uses videos, personal birth stories, animations, activities, and games to teach all the essential information parents need to know to prepare for their birth. Understand pregnancy, learn about labor, discover comfort techniques and more.