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Fetal macrosomia
When a baby in utero grows much larger than average for gestational age, it can lead to complications during childbirth for both mother and baby.
Microcephaly
Learn more about microcephaly, when an infant's head is smaller than expected. The condition affects child development.
Mumps
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Toe walking in children
Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
Chronic pelvic pain
Ongoing pain in the pelvis can be a symptom of another disease or a condition in its own right. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
Fundal height: An accurate sign of fetal growth?
Understand how fundal height is measured and what it means.
Hyperinflated lungs: What does it mean?
If you can’t breathe out well, as in COPD, air may get trapped inside your lungs. As you breathe in more air over time, your lungs get too big and stiff.
Silicone breast implants: What happens if they rupture?
Understand the problems that may happen when a silicone breast implant leaks.
Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
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