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Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding

Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.

Becoming a parent after a transplant

Breastfeeding your hospitalized baby

You can still work on breastfeeding while your baby is in the hospital. Learn how to prepare for breastfeeding and recognize your baby’s feeding cues.

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.

Needle pokes: Reducing pain with sucrose or breastfeeding

​Find out how to offer sucrose or breastfeeding to ease your child's pain from needle pokes.

Feeding my baby: Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions teenagers have about breastfeeding, including how long it's recommended, supplementing with formula, and troubleshooting.

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.

Birth control and pregnancy

Vitamin B12

Discover the role of vitamin B12 in the body, and how to get enough in your diet.

Breastfeeding

Learn about the many benefits that are associated with breastfeeding and breast milk. Tips for helping your baby latch on successfully are provided.

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.

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.

Breastfeeding problems: Sore nipples

Nipple tenderness is normal in the first week of breastfeeding, but pain is not. Learn how to prevent and treat sore nipples.

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.

Breast changes and conditions during lactation

Read about changes your breasts will go through after childbirth, and various breast complications that can interfere with breastfeeding.

Zinc

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

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.

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.

HIV and AIDS in children

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

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. Discover the signs and symptoms, causes and treatment for hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Learn about the causes of hepatitis B and what you need to know about living with hepatitis B.

Supplementation for breastfeeding babies

Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding.

Folate

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