Learn about pregnancy and heart conditions. Though it isn't entirely risk-free, many women with congenital heart disease have healthy pregnancies.
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 genetic causes of 22q11 deletion syndrome, risk factors and confirming diagnosis.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
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 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.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Information for parents about hereditary multiple osteochondromas (previously called hereditary multiple exostoses), a genetic condition that causes growths (bumps) on the bones.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.
Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.
Information about campomelic dysplasia, a genetic condition that affects the development of the skeleton and reproductive system.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
Learn about newborn nutrition, routine care and everyday health issues as well as some common physical and emotional adjustments to life after pregnancy.
Menstruation is experienced by people with female reproductive systems. Learn about menstruation and what makes up a normal menstrual cycle.
Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.
Discover the role of folate in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
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.
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.
Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.
