Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
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 congenital heart disease in children. Congenital heart disease happens when parts of the heart do not form properly.
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.
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.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Learn about the types of atrial septal defects (ASD), how they are diagnosed, treated, and what the long-term outcomes for children with ASD.
A teacher's guide to congenital heart defects. Learn what you can do to help and what to expect if one of your students has a congenital heart defect.
Discover the sources and acceptable daily intake limits, if any, of sweeteners and caffeine.
Learn about diagnosis of heart conditions in children. Patient histories, physical examinations, and the speed of the diagnosis itself are discussed.
Discover the role of folate in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.
Learn about coarctation of the aorta. This condition involves a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body, affecting blood pressure.
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are improperly positioned. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what children with a repaired TGA can expect in the future.
Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.
An echocardiogram (or ‘echo’) is a special test that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to take pictures of the heart. Learn about how they are done, and how to help your child prepare for one.
