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Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What is a Cleft Palate? A cleft palate (PAL-it) is when a baby is born with an opening (a cleft) in the roof of the mouth. This leaves a hole between the nose and the mouth The opening can: just be in the back ...

Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What Is Cleft Lip and Palate? A cleft of the lip or palate happens when a baby is born with an opening in the upper lip or the roof of the mouth (the palate). These orofacial clefts are some of the most common birt...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Why Are Vaccines Important? Vaccines have protected millions of kids and adults from dangerous diseases and saved countless lives. They help prevent infections in people and communities, and can even prevent some...

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Medically reviewed by: Sarah Logan, MD What Are Congenital Cataracts? A cataract is any clouding or opacity of the lens of an eye. Congenital means that it happens before birth or during a baby's first year of life. A baby with congenital cataracts has cloud...

Medically reviewed by: Anthony W. Gannon, MD What Is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland below the skin and muscles at the front of the neck, at the spot where a bow tie would rest. It is soft, brownish red, and weighs less than an ounce. Its two halv...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph In children, COVID-19 can be a mild illness, and sometimes they have no symptoms at all. But some babies and children have gotten very sick from the virus, sometimes weeks after becoming infected. Some children ha...

Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What Is Craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis is when one or more seams between bones in a child's skull close too soon. When this happens, the skull can't grow properly, and develops a different shape. What Happens ...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD New parents spend a lot of time changing diapers - babies may use 10 diapers a day or more! Diaper changing might seem complicated at first. But with a little practice, you'll find that keeping your baby clean and dr...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Erythema toxicum (air-uh-THEE-muh TOK-sih-kum) is a common skin rash that many healthy newborns get. It usually appears in the first few days after birth and fades within a week. The rash can be on the baby's face, ch...

Medically reviewed by: Loren Berman, MD What Is a Fetal Abdominal Cyst? A fetal abdominal cyst is a bubble of fluid in a balloon-like bag in an unborn baby's belly. What Happens With a Fetal Abdominal Cyst? A fetus can have one abdominal cyst, or more. In...

Medically reviewed by: Loren Berman, MD What Is a Fetal Lung Mass? A fetal lung mass is a lump that grows inside or next to an unborn baby's lung. What Happens With a Fetal Lung Mass? When an unborn baby's lungs form during pregnancy, they grow in parts ca...

Support Within Reach Support Group For Sexual Assault Survivors Professional and Peer Support with Anonymity, Resources and Topic Guidance   June 12, 2025 6 PM - Second Thursday of every month Grace Bible Chapel 2452 Co Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744Topic...

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Also called: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD, Reflux, Spitting Up What Is Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)? Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), or reflux, is when food and acid from the stomach go back up into the ...

Medically reviewed by: Loren Berman, MD What Is Gastroschisis? Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with the intestines sticking out through a hole in the belly wall near the belly button. Sometimes other organs also stick out. Gastroschisis (gast-roh-SKEE-s...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Your child's doctor is a key resource when you have questions and concerns about your child's health. But doctors are pressured to see more patients each day and to spend less time with them, so it's important to make...

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Parents might be surprised by how their newborn looks. Before birth, babies are immersed in amniotic fluid and folded up in an increasingly tight space. Then in most deliveries, they're pushed through a narrow...

Medically reviewed by: Kevin P. Sheahan, MD What Are Health Screening Tests? Health screening tests are routine tests that check for problems before signs show up. Finding problems early can make treating them easier and more effective. Health care provider...