Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
If you’re sexually active, or thinking about it, find out what you need to know to prepare for an appointment with your primary care provider.
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.
Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.
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 pregnancy and heart conditions. Though it isn't entirely risk-free, many women with congenital heart disease have healthy pregnancies.
Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.
Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving your consent to participate.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider for your family.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
Learn about your right to receive care and services in a safe and welcoming environment, including at school, work and in health-care environments.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.
Folliculitis occurs when the hair follicle becomes inflamed or infected. Learn about the causes and treatment for this skin condition.
Chickenpox, or varicella, is a common childhood infection caused by a virus. Read about vaccines and treating chickenpox at home.
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.
Your child’s sense of taste may change after their blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy. Learn which flavours and textures are helpful for boosting your child’s appetite after transplant.
Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.
Learn how choosing the correct sunscreen and wearing proper clothing can help to protect your child's skin from the sun.
Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. Learn about causes and treatments of jaundice in newborns.
Everyone has the right to receive care and services in a safe, welcoming environment. Learn more about your child’s rights to safe spaces.
