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How to Get the Most out of an HTC Visit

Be your own or your child’s best advocate

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What to Expect at a Genetic Counseling Meeting

If you have hemophilia or another bleeding disorder in your family tree, meeting with a genetic counselor is key.

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What parents say—and don’t say—can make a big difference in how children handle their condition

Talking to Kids About Bleeding Disorders

Depending on when your child is diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, your first conversations with him or her about the...

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Hispanic Families in the Bleeding Disorders Community

Solutions for the biggest challenges.

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Bleeding Disorders in Children: 10 Things Parents Should Know

Confusion is normal, but your child will be OK

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Raising a Child with Hemophilia: A Practical Guide for Parents

In easily understood language, Raising a Child with Hemophilia covers such topics as medical treatment, genetic transmission, child development, consumer...

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Strengthening the Father-Daughter Bleeding Disorder Bond

Fathers who share a bleeding disorder with their daughters play an important role in their lives.

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The ABCs of Managing Infusions for Children with Bleeding Disorders

Following the ABCs can help parents and caregivers ease the pain and anxiety of infusions.

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Ties That Bond

“When Jorge was diagnosed, our family was diagnosed,” Cristina says. “We were going to figure this out together.”

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Preparing Your Child for Surgery

Common outpatient procedures like tonsillectomies and ear tube placements may require additional precautions or even an overnight hospital stay for...

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