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When Michelle learned she was pregnant, she was referred to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida for high-risk prenatal care. From the very beginning, she felt supported by her care team. So, when her daughter, Lucy, was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 6 weeks old, there was no hesitation about where to turn. Because Lucy was breech throughout the entire pregnancy, her pediatrician took extra precautions after birth to check for hip dysplasia. “Her pediatrician wanted to check if she could possibly have hip dysplasia, and thank god she did because we were able to treat her on time,” shares Michelle. “We were so grateful it was diagnosed so early where we as parents did not notice, and she did not feel affected by it as a newborn.” The family’s relationship with Nemours Children’s came full circle when they decided to bring Lucy in for treatment. “The treatment for myself was so […]

Back to school season is here, and if you’re like many parents, you’re juggling multiple kids across different age groups. Going back to school can be tough, but not always for the reasons adults might think. While you’re busy checking school bus routes and counting tissue boxes, their concerns are a roller-coaster of worries deep and shallow — from academic pressure to fitting in during the back-to-school dress to impress parade. It’s important to make sure each child is ready for the new year by creating a foundation at home for their social, emotional, mental, and physical wellness. Physical Wellness Tips for School-Aged Kids While academics are crucial, physical wellness plays a significant role in a child’s overall health and ability to learn. Most families schedule their children’s annual physical wellness exam prior to the back-to-school start date. This will cover milestone checkups, form completions, and school requirements. Your pediatrician […]

Jalen has been a miracle since the beginning. We struggled with infertility and experienced four miscarriages over five years before he came into our lives. Each pregnancy took nearly a year to achieve, and each time, we lost the baby. During my pregnancy with Jalen, I was constantly terrified of miscarrying and prayed every day for his safe arrival. We had a C-Section scheduled for November 1, 2013, because Jalen was in a breech position. The moment I saw him and heard his cry, I felt an immense relief. He was finally here, safe and sound, and I could breathe again. That relief lasted for about a minute before I felt the fear creep back in again. I watched his newborn examination, I remember noticing they didn’t bring him over to me as quickly as I expected. The providers were focusing on his legs, and more and more of them […]

Before she was even born, Charlotte was diagnosed with Congenital Femoral Deficiency and Fibular Hemimelia, a rare condition that would shape her life in ways her family could never have anticipated. Congenital leg length discrepancies are when patients have legs that are different lengths. Femoral deficiency is characterized by a short or missing thighbone and fibular hemimelia by a short or missing fibula. “It was an incredibly emotional and uncertain time for us,” her mother, Melissa, recalls. The news was both a shock and a call to action. As soon as they received the diagnosis, her family was determined to understand the condition and find the best possible care for Charlotte. “We knew this would be a lifelong series of surgeries, rehabilitation, and specialized care,” her father, Brian, recalls. “There was a lot of anxiety and fear about what her future would look like and whether she would be able […]

Walking around the grocery store can be overwhelming with so many products lining the shelves. To add to the difficulty and confusion are Nutrition Facts food labels. What should we avoid? What should we look for in the products we buy and consume? Is the number of calories the only thing that matters? Are portion sizes misleading? What are the facts behind nutritional facts? Where to Start with Nutrition Labels There are four main components to a Nutrition Facts label: serving information, calories, nutrients, and percent daily value. Serving Size A serving size refers to the amount of food typically eaten at one time. The serving per container represents how many servings are in the respective package. This section of the label is meant to help you determine the right portion size for your family members, and it may require a little math. For example, one serving of this food […]