If you are sexually active, there is a risk that you could get pregnant or get your partner pregnant. This page provides answers to some common questions you may have about pregnancy.
If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.
Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Learn about the causes of hepatitis B and what you need to know about living with hepatitis B.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
Discover the sources and acceptable daily intake limits, if any, of sweeteners and caffeine.
Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.
World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.
A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.
This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.
Information and tips on sex for teens living with hemophilia.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ganciclovir. This information sheet explains what ganciclovir does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Following scoliosis surgery there are things that your teen should avoid to ensure proper healing. Find out what these are, and why they are restricted.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
Learn about diagnosis of heart conditions in children. Patient histories, physical examinations, and the speed of the diagnosis itself are discussed.
There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.
Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
