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HIV and pregnancy

If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.

HIV and your child

Learn how children get HIV, how it affects their bodies, and what you need to do as a parent to keep your child as healthy as possible.

HIV and your baby

Learn how to lower the risk of passing HIV to your baby and how the doctor can tell if your baby has HIV once they are born.

HIV and AIDS in children

Learn more about HIV, AIDS and the test and treatment options that are available.

HIV and teens

Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.

Pregnancy and infant loss

Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.

Birth control and pregnancy

Hepatitis C

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.

Pregnancy and teens

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.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

​Learn about the different types of sexually transmitted infections and when and how to talk to your child or teen about them.

Nutrition before and during pregnancy

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

Contraception (birth control)

Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

Becoming a parent after a transplant

Genetic counselling

Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.

Human papilloma virus (HPV) and genital warts

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is an infection that causes warts and possibly cancer. Learn about how it is passed on, treated and prevented.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus. This page provides an overview of signs, symptoms, transmission and treatment of hepatitis C.

Hemophilia, tattoos and piercings

Teens living with hemophilia can learn what to look out for when considering a tattoo or piercings.

Liver transplant from a living donor

Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease

Your child needs to take a medicine called hydroxyurea. This information sheet explains what hydroxyurea does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

Scoliosis: What to expect in adulthood

Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.

Immediate risks of scoliosis surgery

Read about some of the complications that can arise after having scoliosis surgery. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

Cyclosporine

Your child needs to take the medicine called cyclosporine. This information sheet explains what cyclosporine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Kidney transplant from a deceased donor

Tacrolimus

Your child needs to take the medicine called tacrolimus. This information sheet explains what tacrolimus does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when she takes this medicine.