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Jaundice happens when your baby's liver is still immature. The liver can't help the body get rid of enough bilirubin. Bilirubin is a substance found in the red blood cells. It can build up in the blood after your baby is born. This is part of the normal breakdown of red blood cells. But if bilirubin levels become too high and are not treated, they can harm your baby's developing brain and nervous system.

Pyelonephritis is a kidney infection that can be serious and can damage the kidneys. People with severe infection are often hospitalized. Here's what you can do at home to help your child.

Learn about how to test for ketones in your blood or urine. The body needs glucose for energy. If it doesn't get the glucose it needs, it starts burning fat. This makes ketones. They can build up in the body and cause a dangerous condition called ketoacidosis.

Taking your pulse is a way to measure your heart rate. Follow these step-by-step instructions to find and measure your pulse.

Your child just had surgery to treat a heart problem. Here are general guidelines to care for your child at home.

Learn about central line infections, how hospitals are trying to prevent them, and how to treat an infection if one occurs.

Your child has been diagnosed with a condition called jumper’s knee. This is an irritation of the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). Your child will have some pain. But the pain should go away with correct care. Learn details about that here.

Your care team can help you create a nutritious meal plan to best manage your diabetes. Read on for some helpful tips.

Iritis is the inflammation of parts of the eye. It causes pain, sensitivity to light, and other problems.