Newborn Screening
Newborn screening tests identify apparently healthy children born with rare but devastating genetic disorders which, if addressed early, can be managed so the child can lead a normal life.
Cancer Patient Gives Birth to Quadruplets
Ashley Adams and her husband, Andy, were surprised to find they would be having quadruplets, but surprise turned to fear when doctors diagnosed 24-year-old Ashley with thyroid cancer four months into her pregnancy.
Back Down to Sleep – Part Two
The Back to Sleep Campaign recommends that babies should always sleep on their backs. Here is their full list of recommendations, which they call the Safe Sleep Top Ten.
Back Down To Sleep – Part One
The best sleep for your baby is a safe sleep, and a safe sleep position is one that reduces your baby’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as SIDS.
Wash Your Hands, Please!
Once your baby comes home, people will want to touch, hold and play with them. To keep everyone healthy, they will need to wash their hands a lot. Even you.
Da Vinci Surgery Helps an Avid Tennis Player Get Her Game Back
All during her adult life, Anne had struggled with her monthly menses. Painful cramps and heavy bleeding were a constant monthly pain. Finally, she faced the fact that her menstrual cycle was disrupting her life.
Concern Mounts as Gonorrhea Treatments Dwindle
“Unfortunately, there are more and more drug resistance in gonorrhea and so fewer of our currently available antibiotics are able to reliably eradicate it,” says Dr. Stephanie Teal of CU OB-GYN & Family Planning.
Sticking to the (Birth) Plan
After a previous cesarean, Emily wanted a vaginal birth (VBAC), so the CU OB-GYN team worked together to give her a hoped-for experience.
The Truth About Epidurals
Epidurals are often hailed as the golden standard of childbirth pain relief, but there are real risks involved. How likely is it that you will experience a side effect?
Choosing a Health Care Provider for Your Baby
When choosing a health care provider for your baby, medical practitioners licensed to provide care to children include pediatricians & family practitioners.