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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Medical Play for Hospitalized Children
Being in the hospital can be frightening and stressful for a child, but medical play can make a real difference in their experience. Listen Now
Categorized as: Children's Mental Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Talking to Your Kids about Sex: What You Need to Know
Talking about sex with kids is vital for every parent. And it's a conversation that should happen earlier and more often than you think. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Here’s How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Period
Experts advise avoiding negative terms when it comes to first periods. Here's how you can explain menstruation and prep them for their first period. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Here’s Why Your Baby’s Newborn Well Visit Is So Important
Learn why your baby's first newborn well check appointment is so important, what to expect, and what questions to ask your provider. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Understanding Supraventricular Tachycardia in Infants
Learn more about the causes of supraventricular tachycardia in infants and how to manage your baby's rapid heart rate. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Are There Benefits to Extended Breastfeeding?
New AAP guidelines recommend extended breastfeeding until your child is two years old. This has benefits and challenges. Here's what you should know about it. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Kids Aren’t Just ‘Small Adults.’ Why It’s Important for Them to Go to a Pediatric Provider.
When your child is sick or hurt, a pediatric provider is typically the better option for their care. Staff, equipment, and treatments are tailored toward kids. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
When Should You Take Your Child to the Gynecologist?
When should your daughter start seeing a gynecologist? What are the reasons to see a gynecologist? And what's that first gynecology visit like? Read on. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Communication Disorders in Children: Types, Signs, and Causes
Early intervention is key for children with communication disorders. As many as 1 in 12 U.S. children has had a disorder related to voice, speech, and language – and knowing how to tell if your child may need help is the first step. Difficulties in the development of voice, speech, language, or swallowing abilities may… Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
