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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.

You take a rectal temperature by placing a thermometer in your baby’s bottom. This method is more accurate than most other methods. But use it only when directed by your baby’s doctor. Use the steps on this sheet as a guide.

Learn how to take your child's temperature under the arm. This is called the axillary temperature.

Your doctor removed a small piece of tissue from your transplanted kidney to examine it for signs of damage or rejection. The results of a transplant biopsy are usually available within a few hours, so if treatment is needed, it can be started as soon as possible.

Giardia infection (also called giardiasis) is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Giardia. This parasite is found in food or water contaminated with stool from infected people or animals.

Deep coughing helps keep your lungs clear. Follow these steps to do deep coughing.

Postural drainage is a way to change your body position to help your lungs drain. These guidelines will help you know what to do.

Detailed information on what to do when your child has uncontrolled leakage of poop (stool).

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common bacteria. It is a cause of ulcers (sores). It weakens the mucus layer that coats the inside of the stomach and first part of the small intestine. Stomach acid can flow through the weakened layer and burn the tissue of the stomach wall.