Children’s Health Articles

Sometimes as a baby develops during pregnancy things don’t go according to plan. Cleft lips and cleft palates are birth defects that sometimes happen. A cleft lip and cleft palate occur when a baby’s lip or mouth don’t form properly during pregnancy. A cleft lip can...

Seizures in children are alarming. Even seasoned health professionals become startled when seizures happen in children under their care, so it is natural for parents to be concerned. Kenneth Habetz, MD, pediatric neurologist with Our Lady of Lourdes Women's &...

The parenting journey includes some bumpy spots, and one of the first new parents may encounter is the period of PURPLE crying. This frustrating cycle of crying is temporary and will come to an end. It’s important for all infant caregivers to be aware of this type of...

What happens when your baby’s head doesn’t have a nice round shape? Lisa Morris, MD, explains positional plagiocephaly, which means an abnormally shaped head, and how it can be prevented and treated. Dr. Morris is a double Board Certified facial plastic and...