Newborn Screening Tests
A national program exists to screen all newborns for certain disorders in the first few days of life.
This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for women in the childbearing stage of life. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
Congenital Hypothyroidism in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesHypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Congenital hypothyroidism is when the disorder is present in a baby at birth. If not treated, it can lead to serious health problems.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesCleft lip and palate are openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth (palate). A child can be born with a cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Cleft lip and palate may be the only birth defects, or they may happen with other defects.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPatent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart defect found in the days or weeks after birth. Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Normal Growth
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA child’s growth not only involves the length and weight of his or her body, but also internal growth and development.
Cognitive Development in the Teen Years
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesCognitive development means the growth of a child’s ability to think and reason. This growth happens differently from ages 6 to 12, and ages 12 to 18.