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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.

Overview of learning and education in the premature baby

Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.

Birth control and pregnancy

Playtime at the hospital for babies up to 12 months

Play gives babies the opportunity for social interaction and learning. Find examples of appropriate toys for hospitalized babies from birth to 12 months.

Prematurity: Overview

Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.

Intestinal failure: Transitions during childhood (birth to 11 years of age)

Find information to help you support your child with intestinal failure from birth to 11 years of age as they transition through developmental ages and stages.

Going home from the NICU

Read about issues that parents and caregivers must address in order to prepare for a baby's discharge from the NICU and arrival at home.

Second-hand smoke

Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.

The circulatory system before and after birth

Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.

Brachial plexus birth injury

Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.

Foot and ankle: Positional calcaneovalgus

Positional calcaneovalgus is a condition that can affect one or both of a baby's feet. Find out more about this condition and learn some gentle stretches and exercises that can help to resolve it.

Congenital hypothyroidism

Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition that is present at birth in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Learn about congenital hypothyroidism and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Effective management of diabetes care at home

Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Chronic lung disease of prematurity

Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

Resources

An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

Breastfeeding

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

Choanal atresia: Unilateral

In unilateral choanal atresia only one side of the nasal passage is blocked by bone or soft tissue. Learn what happens during surgery and how to take care of your child at home.

Leuprolide

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

Congenital cytomegalovirus

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Six week visit

This page provides recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies aged six weeks, who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU.

Congenital muscular torticollis

Learn about congenital muscular torticollis, why it happens and what you can do to help your child. 

Becoming a parent after a transplant

Undescended testicles and treatment

If a child's testicles have not descended by the time they are three to four months of age, surgery may be needed to prevent fertility problems later in life. Learn about the treatment, what happens during surgery, and how parents can care for their child at home afterwards.