Pediatrics

Certified lactation consultants Anna Marie Ferraro, Julie Lester and Debra Nawracaj share tips for parents who did not breastfeed their firstborn but would like to try this time with their newborn.

As pediatric vaccine eligibility expands, Allison Bartlett, MD, MS, shares what parents need to know about the vaccine and kids.

Major advances over the past few decades have led to greatly improved outcomes in pediatric oncology. Today, more than 85% of children diagnosed with cancer becoming long-term survivors.

Developmental and behavioral pediatrician Sarah Sobotka, MD, MSCP, has been working to figure out how medical providers and health insurance companies can navigate a shortage of home healthcare workers to ensure that children with medical complexity receive proper care within their own homes and away from hospitals.

Allergy expert Steve Handoyo, MD, tells patients what to expect this fall and winter allergy season and what should signal patients it's time to be evaluated by an allergy specialist.

Pollen and molds are the most common allergies in the spring and summer. Here are steps to take to help mitigate the effects of these allergies.

UChicago Medicine celiac disease expert Ritu Verma, MD, discusses how to navigate issues like dietary restrictions, school accommodations and social isolation.

With children and teens under 16 representing more than a quarter of all admissions to burn center hospitals, it's important for parents and guardians to help prevent burn injuries. Experts from UChicago Medicine share important information on these injuries and how to prevent them.