Your Child's Health
Pregnancy later in life
Busy lifestyles and time-consuming careers have some couples waiting longer to have children. Maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Michael Zaretsky discusses some of the risks associated with this and precautions you can take.
Archives
- What expectant parents need to know about cord blood bankingDecember 29, 2009
- Prevent misshapen heads in newbornsDecember 22, 2009
- The overscheduled child December 15, 2009
- Protect your child against HPV December 8, 2009
- Young athletes and overuse injuries November 30, 2009
- Join us in celebrating 22 years of the Capital One Bank Adolphus Children’s ParadeNovember 23, 2009
- Pregnancy later in life November 16, 2009
- Whether they're walking or riding the bus, make sure your kids get to school safely.November 9, 2009
- Rough and tough sports — does your child have a concussion? November 2, 2009
- Tips for detecting urinary tract infections October 26, 2009
- Protecting kids who have food allergies October 19, 2009
- When is a cold more than a cold? October 13, 2009
- Concerned about constipation? October 6, 2009
- H1N1 influenza — what you need to know September 29, 2009
- Does your child have trouble hearing? September 22, 2009
- It's never too late to learn healthy eating habits September 15, 2009
- Preparing your body for pregnancy September 8, 2009
- Potty training pointers September 1, 2009
- What to do when tummy aches won’t go away August 25, 2009
- Recognize the signs of a child with an eating disorder August 18, 2009
- Time to get your kids back on their regular sleep schedule August 11, 2009
- Call the doctor or 9-1-1? Find out when it's truly 9-1-1 worthy August 4, 2009
- Keep your child's immunizations up to date July 27, 2009
- Prevent cardiac arrest in athletes July 20, 2009
- Keep your athlete hydrated on the field July 13, 2009
- Staying safe on two wheels July 6, 2009
- Stay safe under the sun's rays this summer June 29, 2009
- Protect your child from Swimmer's Ear June 22, 2009
- What to do in case of a dental emergency June 15, 2009
- Dive into summer water safety June 9, 2009
- Youth learn valuable life skills by volunteering June 2, 2009
- Tips for feeding finicky eaters May 26, 2009
- Why your child may be biting and hitting May 19, 2009
- Your kids and the economy May 12, 2009
- Answers to your questions about Influenza A (H1N1) May 5, 2009
- Get control of your child's asthma April 28, 2009
- Tips for visiting the doctor with your child, stress management April 21, 2009
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