LAPD have arrested the foster mother and her boyfriend for the second time in connection with the March death of a toddler who was in their care.
Information about caring for special needs & medically fragile children.
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is a temporary condition in children in which the ball-shaped head of the thigh bone, referred to as the femoral head, loses its blood supply.
Anorectal Malformation
Anorectal malformations are birth defects a problems that happen as a fetus is developing during pregnancy.
Omphalocele
Is an omphalocele is a birth defect, which is an abnormality that occurs before birth as a fetus is forming in its mother’s uterus.
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is the presence of blood flow through the lungs and heart seen in fetuses while growing inside the womb.
Pyloric Stenosis
Pyloric stenosis is a problem that affects babies between 2 and 8 weeks of age and causes forceful vomiting that can lead to dehydration.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus is the most frequent cause of serious respiratory tract infections in infants and children under 4 years of age.