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Spina bifida

June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.

Spina bifida: Treatment and caring for your child after surgical repair

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Learn how your baby's spina bifida is repaired with surgery either before or after they are born. Also learn what happens after surgery and how to take care of your baby at home.

Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)

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Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)

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Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.

Chiari malformation

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A Chiari malformation is when the lower part of the brain sits too low in your child's neck. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and surgical treatment.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

Bowel management program for fecal incontinence

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Find out how a bowel management program can help keep your child clean if they have problems controlling their bowel movements.

Nutrition before and during pregnancy

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Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.

Craniopharyngiomas

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Learn about craniopharyngiomas, including how they are diagnosed, treatments and long-term outcomes.

Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

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Learn about open-heart, closed-heart, and minimally invasive heart surgery.

Medulloblastomas

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Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT)

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Find out about fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

Balloon atrial septostomy

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Balloon atrial septostomy is a procedure to expand an atrial septal defect and improve oxygenation of the blood. It is often performed for children with transposition of the great arteries.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

Tethered cord

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Tethered cord occurs when the spinal cord gets stuck to the bottom of the spinal column and is stretched. Learn about how tethered cord is treated.

Antegrade continence enema with appendicostomy (Malone antegrade continence enema - MACE)

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Find out how an antegrade continence enema can help your child and how to give an antegrade continence enema at home.

Speech and language therapy for mutism after brain tumour surgery

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Find in-depth information on the speech and language problems that can occur as a result of brain tumour treatment, and the ways that speech and language therapy can help.

Folate

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Discover the role of folate in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

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Congenital cytomegalovirus

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Scoliosis: Pros of having or not having surgery

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Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.

Posture exercises after heart surgery

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After heart surgery, your child can practice a series of exercises to help them improve their posture and range of motion. Review the photos and instructions below to help your child perform each exercise correctly.

Posterior urethral valves: Overview

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Find out what to expect if you have a child with posterior urethral valves (PUV). This document reviews the condition and how it is managed with medications, tests, interventions and surgeries.

Undescended testicle

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If a boy's testicles have not descended by the time they are three to four months old then surgery may be needed to prevent fertility problems later in life.

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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Several types of surgical procedures may be used in the treatment of JIA or JIA-related conditions. These include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.