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Turner syndrome

An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome. 

IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura)

Learn about IgA vasculitis (previously known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura), a condition that can cause inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, joints, kidneys and bowel.

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.

Spitting up and vomiting in babies

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Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA)

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.

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.

Teenagers with diabetes

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

Aortic stenosis

Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.

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.

Oral immune therapy for your hospitalized baby

Learn about the benefits of providing oral immune therapy to your hospitalized baby using expressed breast milk.

Pulmonary hypertension

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children.

Blood pressure: Taking your child's blood pressure at home

Your child’s health-care provider may recommend that you check your child’s blood pressure at home. Learn about blood pressure, instructions for taking blood pressure at home and what to do if it is too high or low.

Anemia

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.

Feeding and nutrition of newborn babies

Learn about your newborn baby's nutritional requirements and how to successfully feed them.

Expressing milk for your healthy baby

Read about pumping or hand expressing your breast milk when you will be away from your breastfed baby during feeding time. Learn how to help the pumping process go more smoothly.

Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA): A guide for teenagers

Enthesitis-related arthritis is a type of childhood arthritis. Learn about how it is treated, how exercise helps, and how to maintain a normal lifestyle.

Feeding a baby with a heart condition

Read about feeding a baby with a heart condition. It is best to breastfeed, but if you cannot, you can express your breast milk to keep up your milk volume.

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) disease is a genetic disorder that causes muscle stiffness, that over time causes the muscles to become weaker and smaller.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Learn about the causes and treatment of hypertension, or high blood pressure.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare but serious disease that affects the bowels of premature or newborn infants. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of the condition.

Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

Oral rehydration therapy

Find out how oral rehydration therapy can treat dehydration caused by viral gastroenteritis.

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.

Becoming a parent after a transplant